Discover Shingle Springs

Shingle Springs is especially easy to explore when planning a trip around two themes: railroad history and recreational activities. The El Dorado Western Railroad currently operates scenic rides on the El Dorado County railroad tracks between Placerville and Shingle Springs. This gives you a specific route to plan around; the dates themselves may change. So check the current schedule before setting your plans.

Railroad Rides and History

Public rides take place in historic Gang Cars. Shingle Springs’ existing freight depot provides a specific connection to the past: it was built after a fire destroyed the train station in 1896. The rides and the depot’s history offer two different ways to experience the railroad—a journey along the tracks and a look at the history of the freight depot. If you’re interested in railroads, both aspects can shape your stay in different ways.

Recreation and Practical Planning

Red Hawk Casino has an 88,000-square-foot gaming floor, 2,100 slot machines, and six restaurants. That means the venue offers both gambling and dining. The figures give an idea of the scale of the gaming area; floor space, machine counts, and restaurant offerings may change. So check the latest information before visiting if a particular offering matters to your plans. The gaming floor covers approximately 8,175 square meters.

Red Hawk Casino also has ten active Level 2 charging stations in the parking garage and valet parking area. They are open to the public. The stations’ location is relevant when planning your charging, but their availability may change. Check their current status before building them into your driving plans.

The Apex offers a different kind of recreation: an interactive bowling center with 18 lanes, a multilevel go-kart track, and four modern golf simulator bays. Bowling, go-karting, and golf simulation are therefore available as different activities. If you already know which one you want to focus on, you can plan your visit more purposefully instead of treating the offerings as interchangeable activities.

Find a Hotel That Fits Your Trip

A simple comparison can help you choose between the recreational offerings: at the El Dorado Western Railroad, the rides and historic Gang Cars are the main attraction, while The Apex offers several different activities. The casino brings a gaming floor, slot machines, and restaurants together in one place. Consider which of these options is the deciding factor for your trip. If you have railroad excursions planned, check the ride dates first; for the charging stations, you’ll also need to check current availability.

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