Location: Murphys in USA
Located three hours east of San Francisco in California's High Sierra Gold Country, the town of Murphys (founded in 1848 and then known as 'Queen of the Sierra') provides an incredible array of available activities: historic sites to see, fabulous restaurants, dozens of wineries, outdoor concerts, antique and eclectic shopping, art galleries, golfing, hiking, fishing, biking, rafting, and even a live playhouse. Special events are scheduled throughout the year. The town is generally above the fog of the Central Valley and below the snowline. Big Tree State Park is minutes away from the house. Bear Valley Ski Area and the Alpine Lake recreation area are located at nearby Ebbets Pass. Several outstanding golf courses are available. The town of Murphys was listed in the April 2006 issue of Frommers Budget Travel as one of the top 10 coolest small towns.