Plan a sweet getaway to Tuolumne County, California, for Valentine’s Day family travel. Enjoy treats from these 10 spots.
Brown’s Coffee House & Sweets Saloon
Located at Columbia State Historic Park, this shop offers baked goods, ice cream, candy, coffee, sandwiches and salads. It’s known for sarsaparilla and wild cherry soda, bottled by sister company, Columbia Soda Works.
Candy Vault © Visit Tuolumne County
This popular, family-owned operation has served handmade confections since 1926.
Bring your appetite for apples to this charming restaurant. Enjoy all things apple from apple pancakes and apple crisp to apple soda and apple pie.
This classic ice cream parlor offers 16 flavors of ice cream, as well as ice cream sodas, milkshakes, espresso, hot cocoa and more.
Sugar Shack © Visit Tuolumne County
For the 21-and-older crew, Indigeny Reserve serves hard apple cider, brandy and other liqueur, ranging from sweet to tart.
Open since 1969, this walk-up burger joint is known for its creative milkshakes and tasty soft-serve ice cream.
Seven Sisters Soap & Candle Co.
Delight your senses at this candle and body care shop. Browse a selection of sweet-smelling, handmade candles and soaps to gift your loved one.
Indulge in decadent homemade fudge from Strawberry General Store and sign up for the shop’s fudge of the month club.
Housed in a former bank built in 1908, The Candy Vault serves up nostalgic sweets and other confections.
Popular among locals, The Sugar Shack is open for breakfast and lunch, with delectable homemade pastries and coffee creations.
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