Local Attractions and Adventures:

Crystal-clear waters of a high-altitude lake nestled among rocky mountains, near the Tallman Hotel.

The Tallman Hotel is nestled into the historic country town of Upper Lake, California, with easy access to wineries, hiking, water activities; and more. We invite you to fall in love with our local area as we have.

I’ll drink to that:

Due to the nature of our climate and soil (or terroir), our award-winning Lake County wines have established this area as one of the fastest-growing wine regions in California. Our restaurant, the Blue Wing Saloon, is proud to offer a wine list consisting exclusively of Lake County wines.

Some of our favorite local wineries that offer tours and tastings are Brassfield Estate Wines in High Valley, and Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, both of which offer a chance to experience agro-tourism at its best. On the other side of the Lake, we love the tasting rooms of Vigilance Wines and the Gregory Graham Winery.

Ride the Sugar Pine Railroad

Just a short walk away from our Inn and in fact started by the same couple who built the Inn, the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is a historic railroad that offers visitors a chance to experience the magic of a traditional steam engine train. Ride into history where powerful locomotives once hauled massive log trains through the Sierra Mountains, where mighty lumberjacks felled the timber, and flumes carried lumber to the distant valley below.

Riders can book either an hour-long excursion through the beautiful forests of Yosemite, a dinner ride, or even a jazz ride, with live jazz musicians on board. Learn some of the amazing history of the surrounding area by booking here.

A steam rail engine during the day - Narrow Gauge Inn - A Serenite Hotel Near Fish Camp.

Shop for local art and antiques.

In the heart of Lake County, there is a wealth of antique and local art stores just outside our doors. Right across the street from the Hotel is Oliveira’s Antiques, which offers a variety of Western and California antiquities and vintage items. If you’re interested in a truly charming and delightful experience, we also recommend Clark’s Collectibles and Lunchbox Museum at 3674 Hwy. 20, around a 10-minute drive away and with an enormous private collection of lunch pails!

If you’re interested in art, the Lake County Arts Council has an art gallery that features local artists in a beautiful setting.

Horse Around

One of the best ways to experience Yosemite is from the back of a beautiful horse. Ride along trails that are hundreds of years old on the back of a beautiful trail horse, guided by an expert Yosemite cowboy.

Choose from a range of different trails and adventures to embark on and see some of Yosemite’s most special sights such as the towering trees and a sequoia that is over 2000 years old. Book your ride here now.

People riding horses besides a stream in a forest - Narrow Gauge Inn - A Serenite Hotel Near Fish Camp.

Try out your luck with dice or cards

The area of Lake County, California was home to several of the most diverse and thriving Native American populations in the country. All members of the Pomo linguistic group, there are now seven federally recognized tribes in Lake County, four of which operate well-run casinos in our immediate area.

Just one mile down the road there is the very popular Running Creek Casino on HWY 20, and just a couple of miles after that there is the Robinson Rancheria. Test your luck with a game of black jack or roulette, we wish you all the best of luck!

Hike through the Giant Sequoias

One of the most special things to do in Yosemite is hike through the Giant sequoias; some of the tallest trees in the world, with bases so large it would take a dozen people or more to wrap their arms around them.

See trees that have lived longer than twice the age of the country, or trees that were saplings when Rome was being built. These gentle giants lend the forests of Yosemite the feeling of being in a cathedral; their quiet and majestic presence have a spiritual quality of their own. One of our favorite places to see them is the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias which is a truly special section of the park; with celebrity trees that have greeted travelers from all over the world world for hundreds of years.

A close up shot of trunks of Great Sequoias during the day - Narrow Gauge Inn - A Serenite Hotel Near Fish Camp.

Take a walk, a long one.

Lake County has long been known for the dormant volcano, Mt. Konocti, one of the top bass fishing lakes in the country, nearby hot springs, and more. Visitors to Tallman Hotel would be amiss to not give these outdoor gems a try while staying with us.

If you like hiking, we highly recommend a little jaunt around the lake. Please ask at the front desk for maps. We also like trekking up to the summit of Wright’s Peak, on Mt. Konocti, with stunning 360-degree views of Clearlake and surrounding vineyards. If you enjoy birding, we love a trip to Anderson Marsh State Park, which is full of protected wetlands and plenty of native birds.

Of course, we love to take a kayak around the lake, or go swimming or boating. Electric boats or private beaches are easily available for day passes or rentals.

Explore California’s Gold Rush History

The California Gold Rush has long been the subject of many a captivating novel, song, or tall tale. There is certainly something magical and astounding about the idea of a mineral bringing millions of people to California in such a short amount of time, dreaming of wealth beyond their wildest imagination.

Experience this magic for yourself and learn about some of the history of mining in California at the California State Mining and Mineral Museum and Park, where visitors can learn about California’s gorgeous legacy of mining and panning for gold and see such amazing objects as the Fricot “Nugget”, a rare and beautiful specimen of crystallized gold discovered in the American River in 1864 that weighs nearly 14 pounds!

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Visit a Living Pioneer Town

Just south of our Inn is one of our favorite attractions; a pioneer town reconstructed to represent what life was like in the 1800s for people living in California, and includes several pioneer homes, schoolhouses, a
blacksmith shop, wagon display, and even part of an original lumber flume.

Fresno Flats is a journey back in time as volunteers in historically accurate clothing guide visitors through the various buildings in the town, explaining what life was like in the 1860’s for the intrepid settlers that decided to make California their home. A simpler type of life that is both charming and intriguing to experience and explore for yourself.

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Bathe in the healing hot springs.

Delight in the healing and transformative powers of the hot springs that surround our wonderful hotel.

Naturally fed from far below the earth, these waters have the power to restore and refresh any tired soul. We highly recommend the nearby Harbin Hot Springs resort center, where you can purchase day passes to enjoy the hot springs which can be doubled up with a massage, acupuncture, or even a spiritual reading of your tarot cards, spiritual reading, astrological chart creation, and more.

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Local Attractions and Adventures:

I’ll drink to that:

Ride the Sugar Pine Railroad

Shop for local art and antiques.

Horse Around

Try out your luck with dice or cards

Hike through the Giant Sequoias

Take a walk, a long one.

Explore California’s Gold Rush History

Visit a Living Pioneer Town

Bathe in the healing hot springs.

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