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Lincoln is a fast-growing city of about 50,000 people in western Placer County, California, about 30 miles northeast of Sacramento in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Founded in the 1850s as a railroad town, it became known for clay: since 1875 the Gladding McBean company has produced architectural terra cotta, pipe and pottery here, and its work decorates landmark buildings across the West.
The historic downtown along G Street keeps a small-town character, with the 1909 Carnegie library, the restored Beermann's building, cafes and local shops. McBean Park is home to a summer collegiate baseball team, and Auburn Ravine runs through town with shaded paths and parks where salmon return in autumn.
Much of Lincoln's growth has come from master-planned neighborhoods such as Sun City Lincoln Hills, surrounded by oak savanna, vernal pool grasslands and golf courses. Thunder Valley Casino Resort just outside town is a major entertainment venue, and the Gold Country towns of Auburn and the Sierra foothills are a short drive away.
A historic clay products factory founded in 1875 that still makes architectural terra cotta, garden pottery and clay pipe, with work on landmark buildings across the West. Its beehive kilns are a striking sight. The factory store sells pottery and seconds, and the company has offered occasional public tours; check ahead.
A small Classical Revival library completed in 1909 with funds from Andrew Carnegie, one of the oldest public buildings in the city, with columns at its entrance and handsome brickwork. It now serves as a community and local history space. It sits in a pleasant downtown park and is a good photo stop.
Lincoln's historic downtown along G Street, with early 20th-century brick buildings now home to restaurants, coffee shops, a brewery and boutiques. It hosts a farmers market and community events in warmer months. Street parking is free, and the walk easily includes the Carnegie library and Beermann's Plaza.
A restored historic brick commercial building in downtown Lincoln that now houses a popular brewpub and restaurant, with a patio and live music on some nights. It is a lively spot for dinner after exploring G Street. Weekend evenings are busy, so go early or expect a short wait for a table.
Lincoln's historic community park, with a classic ballpark that hosts the Lincoln Potters summer collegiate baseball team, plus a pool, playground and picnic areas. A summer evening game here is a cheerful small-town experience with affordable tickets. Check the schedule for home games and fireworks nights.
A large casino resort just outside Lincoln, owned by the United Auburn Indian Community, with a hotel, gaming floor, spa, pool, many restaurants and an outdoor amphitheater that hosts major concerts in summer. It is one of the region's main entertainment venues. Guests must be 21 or older on the gaming floor.
A shaded park along Auburn Ravine near downtown, with lawns, picnic tables, a dog park and walking paths beside the creek. In autumn, salmon can sometimes be seen returning upstream after fish passage improvements. It is a pleasant place for an easy walk or a picnic under oak and sycamore trees.
A city bike park with dirt jump lines, a pump track and skills features for riders of different levels, popular with local kids and BMX and mountain bike riders. It is free to use; wear a helmet and check the city website for closures after rain. Sunset sessions are especially beautiful.
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