Attractions in Sacramento
The history of the city and California is celebrated through many of the local attractions. Old Sacramento is a 28-acre location that was built to resemble life during the California Gold Rush days. Replicated buildings and occupations along with actors in perithe history of the city and California is celebrated through many of the local attractions. Old Sacramento is a 28-acre location that was built to resemble life during the California Gold Rush days. Replicated buildings and occupations along with actors in period costume relay what life was like during the late 1800’s. Visitors are provided with era history and entertainment. Shopping and dining venues are available.
The Railroad Museum welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests annually, from all over the world. Six buildings encompassing 225,000 square feet contain displays and interactive exhibits, designed to tell the story of the railroad in California and on the Western frontier. There are dozens of train cars to explore and exhibits include a Pullman sleeping car, a dining car and a railroad post office.
Sutter’s Fort is a State Historic Park and John Sutter established the fort in 1839. Sutter left the structure during the Gold Rush days but the fort was maintained and reconstructed numerous times. Sutter’s personal possessions in addition to those belonging to pioneers and gold miners retell the life and times of many. Artifacts and handwritten accounts recant the perilous journey out west.
The State Indian Museum contains the history of the prehistoric people that first inhabited the state and whose relatives continue to reside there today. An estimated population of 500,000 Native Americans colonized the area before European settlement. The museum contains photographs, clothing, tools and household items that these people used. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to examine and use various tools and crafts.
Victorian style paddleboats provide site-seeing cruise tours along the river. Musical entertainment and dining are provided, as guests have the option of brunch or dinner while aboard the vessel. Extended tours allow visitors to see Alcatraz, Angel Island, San Pablo, Mount Diablo and the Golden Gate Bridge. od costume relay what life was like during the late 1800’s. Visitors are provided with era history and entertainment. Shopping and dining venues are available.
The Railroad Museum welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests annually, from all over the world. Six buildings encompassing 225,000 square feet contain displays and interactive exhibits, designed to tell the story of the railroad in California and on the Western frontier. There are dozens of train cars to explore and exhibits include a Pullman sleeping car, a dining car and a railroad post office.
Sutter’s Fort is a State Historic Park and John Sutter established the fort in 1839. Sutter left the structure during the Gold Rush days but the fort was maintained and reconstructed numerous times. Sutter’s personal possessions in addition to those belonging to pioneers and gold miners retell the life and times of many. Artifacts and handwritten accounts recant the perilous journey out west.
The State Indian Museum contains the history of the prehistoric people that first inhabited the state and whose relatives continue to reside there today. An estimated population of 500,000 Native Americans colonized the area before European settlement. The museum contains photographs, clothing, tools and household items that these people used. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to examine and use various tools and crafts.
Victorian style paddleboats provide site-seeing cruise tours along the river. Musical entertainment and dining are provided, as guests have the option of brunch or dinner while aboard the vessel. Extended tours allow visitors to see Alcatraz, Angel Island, San Pablo, Mount Diablo and the Golden Gate Bridge.