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Oakdale is a small town with a big spirit, built on the backbone of community and small business.

Our backyard is the Sierra foothills, home of California's Gold Country, and a wealth of opportunities for outdoor adventure.

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River

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Start the morning with a trip to Café Bliss, 152 No. Yosemite Avenue, for Quiche and Coffee,
Followed by a walk around the Downtown Shops on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Avenues.
Head up to Knight’s Ferry to River Journey, 17624 Sonora Road, for a thrilling rafting trip down the Stanislaus River.
Enjoy dinner by the River at River’s Edge Restaurant, 17525 Sonora Road.
After dinner, head over to Main Street to have a nightcap and dance at the General Store Saloon, or enjoy an ice cream at the Knight’s Ferry Creamery and Sweets.

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Cowboy Items

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After visiting Cahoots Corner Café for some breakfast, head over to E. F Street to try on some authentic Cowboy Hats at Alamosa’s Hat Works, 314 E. F Street.
Head over to the Oakdale Cowboy Museum, 355 E. F Street. Marvel at the Bronze Horse and Cowboy, Yesterday is Tomorrow, statue created by our own Betty Saletta.
Be sure to browse Spur of the Moment gift shop, and visit a real Cowboy Bar, the H-B (pronounced H Bar B.)
Continue down E. F Street to the Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo Grounds, home of the PRCA Rodeo every April!
On your way back to the Downtown area, stop into Oakdale Feed-n-Seed, 147 N. Sierra, for all of your Western needs!

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Antiques

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After breakfasting at Cahoots Corner Café, 110 E. F Street, head to the Oakdale History Museum, 212 W. F Street, to learn everything there is to know about the history of Oakdale since 1871.
Grab lunch at Bachi’s Family Diner, 401 E. F Street.
Stop in next door at the Oakdale Cowboy Museum.
Head East to Knight’s Ferry to take in the famous Covered Bridge, and visit the Knight’s Ferry Visitors Center Museum.
Finish your day with dinner at the River’s Edge Restaurant and an after-dinner drink sitting right on the river.

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Antique briefcases and hats

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Grab a made-that-morning fresh pastry at the Moss Rose Bakery to fuel up for exploring the many antique and second-hand shops in Historic Downtown Oakdale.
Refuel at Café Bliss and then head out to Knights Ferry for some more antiquing/exploring.
Finish with dinner at Rivers Edge Restaurant in Knight’s Ferry or Medlen’s House of Beef in Oakdale.

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Food blog

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After a hearty breakfast at Cahoots Corner Café, 110 E. F Street, don’t forget to ring the bell on your way out!
Wander through the downtown shops, stopping into Moss Rose Bakery for seasonal cookies or freshly baked bread.
Cruise out to Oakdale Cheese Factory, 10040 Hwy 120, for some Gouda and meander through their park-like setting and petting zoo.
Head back through town towards Bloomingcamp Ranch, 10528 Hwy 120, to picnic and enjoy some fresh fruit baked goods.
Head back to Downtown Oakdale for drinks and appetizers at Rivi’s Wine Bistro.
Walk across the street for real Western BBQ at Medlen’s House of Beef.

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