Travel and Explore Sacramento, CA!

Sacramento, CA Sacramento, California's state capital, is known as a sophisticated city with a pioneer past. Swiss emigrant, Capt. John Sutter, settled the area on the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers in 1839. The city was selected as the state capital in 1854. Filled with attractions to see, the community lies in an agriculturally rich region of the state and serves as a major port. Sacramento events include: California State Fair, Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, on-going Sutter's Fort Living History programs, and the Gold Rush Festival.  Blue Diamond Growers  1701 C St.  Sacramento  California  (916) 446-8439  The center offers a video about almonds.  California Military Museum, The  1119 Second St.  Sacramento  California  (916) 442-2883  The museum is dedicated to those who served and protected their state and America in times of war, peace, and disaster.  California State Railroad Museum  Second and I sts.  Sacramento  California  (916)445-4209 or 323-9280  The museum contains over 40 interpretive exhibits of American railroading in 1860 through 1960.  California Vietnam Veterans Memorial  15th and L sts.  Sacramento  California  (916) 446-8439  The memorial is dedicated to those who died in Vietnam.  Central Pacific Passenger Station  Front and J sts.  Sacramento  California    The station was the first California terminal for the transcontinental railroad.  Crocker Art Museum  216 O St.  Sacramento  California  (916) 264-5423  The art museum contains various artworks form European and northern California artists.  Discovery Museum  101 I St.  Sacramento  California  (916)264-7057 or 575-3941  The museum offers exhibits about history, science, and technology.  Eagle Theatre  925 Front St.  Sacramento  California  (916)445-4209 or 323-6343  The theater was opened up in 1849 and then rebuilt in 1974.  Fairytale Town  Sutterville Rd.  Sacramento  California  (916)264-7060 or 264-5233  This 2.5 acre park contains popular children themes from nursery rhymes.  Historic Paddlewheeler Spirit of Sacramento, The  L St.  Sacramento  California  (916)552-2933 or (800)433-0263  The riverboat offers a 1 hour sightseeing cruise of the Sacramento River.  Old Sacramento  I and Second sts.  Sacramento  California    The area was the commercial district during the gold rush.  Port of Sacramento  Harbor Blvd.  Sacramento  California  (916) 371-8000  The port is the termnus of the Sacramento River Deepwater Ship Channel.  Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau  1421 K St.  Sacramento  California  (916) 264-7777    Sacramento Zoo  Sutterville Rd. and Land Park Dr.  Sacramento  California  (916) 264-5885  The zoo houses over 350 various animals.  Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta    Sacramento  California  (916) 777-5007  The delta is northern California's water sports mecca and contains hundreds of islands throughout its waterways.  State Capitol    Sacramento  California  (916) 324-0333  The capitol contains historical exhibits and free guided tours.  State Indian Museum  2618 K St.  Sacramento  California  (916)324-0971 or 324-0539  The museum shows exhibits about California's American Indian cultures.  State Library  914 Capitol Mall  Sacramento  California  (916) 654-0261  The library contains various books, newspapers, and magazines.  Sutter's Fort  27th and L sts.  Sacramento  California  (916)445-4422 or 324-0539  The fort was the first outpost in the California interior for Europe.  Towe Ford Museum of Automotive History  Front St. at V St.  Sacramento  California  (916) 442-6802  The museum exhibits over 180 vintage automobiles.  Waterworld USA  1600 Exposition Blvd.  Sacramento  California  (916) 924-0556  The water park contains the usual water parks and 10 speed slides.  William Land Park    Sacramento  California  (916) 455-5014  The park covers 600 acres and has picnic facilities, public golf course, and cherry trees.