Another casino in “Gold Country,” the Chicken Ranch Bingo & Casino in Jamestown, California may not be the finest casino around and it may not be the most popular casino, but it gives guests a great chance to win some cash with their famously loose machines and low entry-costs for Bingo. Surrounded on one side by the cities of Stockton, Modesto and Sacramento and by Yosemite and Eldorado National Parks on the other, this is a great place to start an exploration of the region.
Open Monday through Thursday from 10AM to 12AM, weekends from 9AM to 1AM, the Chicken Ranch Bingo & Casino, as the name implies, is surrounded by a massive chicken ranch. This fact is one reason that many reviewers shied away from this casino. Other drawbacks, according to reviews, are a lack of clean facilities or friendly staff. But even those that were displeased with the casino were shocked at the odds of winning on the casino’s 250 machines – both slot machines and video Poker and Blackjack. If you want Bingo, the 900-seat hall hosts many sessions per week and the buy-in is a steal.
Need a place to stay? Try the Best Western Sonora Oaks, a large modern hotel facility close to all the area parks, skiing and adventure attractions. Every room is well equipped and comes with entertainment console, cable television, clean and comfortable bedding and great service. Also close by is the Royal Carriage Inn, a classic Victorian Inn right on Main Street in Jamestown, where you can choose from 20 individually decorated guest rooms.
When hunger strikes, be sure to check out some of the restaurants in Jamestown, where you can find any flavor you’re looking for. Try the Willow Restaurant for surf n’ turf – lunch and dinner, Michelangelo for Italian – lunch and dinner, Kamm’s for Chinese – lunch and dinner, or Morelia for Mexican – breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you just want a quick bite to eat, get a sandwich or snack from the Chicken Ranch Casino’s Snack Bar – open during the casino’s operating hours.
Rest and relaxation is abundant in this region of California; so is adventure. Much of the excitement about the area comes from the vast expanse of natural wonder, from Yosemite National Park to Eldorado National Forest. Take a nature hike, ride on the bike trails or just drive through; enjoy the parks that have become a major aspect of America’s conservation heritage. If you’re a fan of golf, you will not find a better place to be. Choose from one of seven professionally ranked courses in the area.
At night, the club scene may not be so lively, but there are a lot of theatres and performance centers in the area of the casino. Catch some live music at the Stage 3 Theater in Sonora or enjoy a live dramatic performance at the Sierra Repertory Theater.
To find the Chicken Ranch Bingo and Casino, fly into Fresno Yosemite International Airport and take a 40-minute drive to Chicken Ranch Bingo and Casino, 16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown, California 95327.
