Home of one of the tallest dam in the United States, Oroville, California is located right in the heart of Gold Country, the region of California famous for the 1849 Gold Rush. What better location for a casino that hints at the prospect of fortune for its patrons? Be sure to check out the Gold Country Casino & Hotel, you won’t regret it.
Open 24-hours a day, Gold Country Casino has gaming spread over 60,000 square-feet and is packed with 900 gaming machines, 24 gaming tables and a 500-seat Bingo hall. Try the classic slot machines or play the latest interactive electronic games. You can also play on the live tables; there’s Poker, Blackjack, Roulette and Three-Card Poker. If you want something more laid-back, try out the Bingo; there are many sessions a week, so you shouldn’t have trouble getting in on the action. If you want to game big, try the high-stakes area of Gold Country Casino.
If you’re feeling sleepy you can get up to your hotel room at the Gold Country Hotel, an 87-room facility with all the comfort of home and then some. Deluxe Rooms have great furnishings, elegant décor, coffee/tea services, iron and ironing board, satellite television, entertainment center and complimentary Internet access. If you really want to treat yourself well, try a king-sized room, each of which comes with everything above and a Jacuzzi.
When you get hungry, be sure to check out the Gold Country restaurants. A big American meal can be had at the Steak House – open for lunch and dinner – where you’ll find the tastiest steaks and seafood in the region. If you want a great breakfast, lunch or just a quick snack, try the Café, open 24-hours a day. Coffee? Try the Espresso Bar for a great cappuccino and pastry. For the mother lode, visit the Bountiful Buffet, open late and stocked with a wide array of international flavors, from American to Vietnamese.
Try boating at nearby Riverbend Park or biking at the Brad Freeman Bike Trail. There’s fishing and swimming at Lake Oroville – ranked the best bass fishing spot in the state of California. For golf, try the Kelly Ridge Golf Course; it’s only 3-miles from the casino and presents guests with 18-holes of golfing adventure.
At night, be sure to visit the Showroom, a 1,000-seat auditorium that has hosted some of the hottest music and entertainment acts in the country. If you want something romantic, try the Piano Bar, where you can have an intimate drinking experience before you turn up the heat. For the family, there’s even a 24-lane bowling center.
To find the Gold Country Casino & Hotel, fly into Sacramento International Airport and take a 1-hour drive to Gold Country Casino & Hotel, 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville, California 95966.
