Only 20-minutes from Yosemite National Park and surrounded – like most towns in northern California – by pristine wilderness, Tuolumne, California is a great destination if you want to explore the great American Northwest. It’s great, too, if you want to enjoy some gaming during your travels. When you’re in the area, check out the Black Oak Casino, one of the largest and most diverse gaming facilities in the region.
Open every day 24-hours, the Black Oak Casino presents guests with 22,500 action-packs square-feet of gaming, with over 1,000 slot machines and 24 gaming tables. Test your luck on the latest electronic games or play on the classic lever-pull slot machines. Unlike many casinos in the area, you can even enjoy live gaming in the form of Poker and Blackjack. Competitive players will appreciate the regular tournament schedules.
Hotels nearest the casino are about 15-minutes away and are close to Yosemite National Park, the main attraction in the region. In the nearby town of Twain Hart, find the Lazy Z Resort, a serene hideaway tucked neatly in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Enjoy a rustic atmosphere with all the necessary amenities. In Sonora, about 15-minutes away from the casino, is the Best Western Sonora Oaks, a large modern hotel facility close to all the area parks, skiing and adventure attractions.
When you get hungry, check out one of the Black Oak Casino’s four restaurants. International buffet dining can be had 24-hours daily at the Black Oak Café & Buffet. Savor the spicy tastes of the American Southwest or the succulent savory pastas of the Mediterranean; it’s all there. Also try one of the other traditional American restaurants and cafés at Black Oak. For drinks, head to the Willow Creek Lounge, an intimate and rustic bar area where you can take a break from the gaming to enjoy your favorite warming cocktail.
There’s a lot to do while you’re staying in Tuolumne and surrounding towns. Guests of the Best Western Sonora Oaks have access to an indoor swimming pool and full fitness center, so you don’t have to neglect your workouts. There’s also golf nearby in the form of an 18-hole public-access course. During the winter, enjoy skiing in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and during the spring and summer take part in guided nature hikes.
Nights at the Black Oak Casino are fun for singles, couples and the entire family. At the Willow Creek Lounge, there’s live music every Friday and Saturday at 9PM. Thursday nights, the club hosts touring comedians. There’s even a bowling alley at the facility, presenting friends and family with a great night out. For kids, there’s the Underground Arcade, a basement-level arcade with the latest video games.
To find the Black Oak Casino, fly into Oakland International Airport and take a 3-hour drive to Black Oak Casino, 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne, California 95379.
