Sacramento is the capital of California and there are plenty of things to offer tourists for sightseeing spots, hotels, restaurants, shopping and more. Sacramento has a rich history in the creation of California, once used to be one of the biggest cities after San Francisco. In the 1800's, Sacramento was the main destination for pioneers seeking new lives in the West. After gold was found in the nearby American River Sutter Mill, the population exploded really in 1849. Sacramento is located at the western end of the gold rush and the transcontinental railroad and became the main distribution base of gold and commodity. It was located at the confluence of the US and the Sacramento River, which was beneficial for trade but sometimes caused the city to flood. The two most famous attractions are the former Sacramento and California State Council.
Old Sacramento is California State Park, located west of downtown Sacramento. Old sack is a saved part of the original city from the gold rush era. It is comparable to a gold mining site along highway 49, such as historic buildings, railway stations, attractions. Old Sac has more than 6 shops, restaurants, museums and more. In the restored river boat, there is an overnight stay option in the park, restaurant, bar & grill and two theaters are also available. The southern excursion train in Sacramento attract visitors with a train of six miles, 40 minutes along the embankment of the Sacramento River in a vintage train. Take the Hornblower ship for the Sacramento River Cruise, including passing under the bridge. Old Sack museums include a history museum, a railway museum and a car museum. You can shop at a unique shop or enjoy a carriage ride around the town.
The California State Capitol is a neoclassical structure similar to the US Capitol. It is in the capitol park in the center of downtown. Capitol Park has memorial statues, fountains, gardens and open loan spaces. A free full day tour of Capitol is available and visitors can also visit the buildings themselves. For obvious reasons, you need to go through a security checkpoint like the airport to enter the capital. Once inside, it passes through the marble impressive hall and rises to the top of the pillar. You can see a vast collection of art, statues, antique furniture, artifacts. The large wooden doors lined up in the hall are the offices of the people's senators and lawmakers. Visitors sit on the balcony of the Senate and Congress's view and welcome the passing of government bills and other acts. We encourage you to participate in the tour and work on your own after becoming familiar with the layout of the building. Eating and drinking establishments are available in two cafeteria style restaurants in Capitol.
There are many other attractions in Sacramento which is worth checking out. The governor's mansion is a Victorian mansion in 1877 which became a mansion of the California Governor from 1903 to the Reagan era. Leland Stanford Mansion is a great 1856 Victorian mansion owned by the railroad's Leland Stanford. Today's house will serve as the official reception center of leaders and senior officials all over the world. The Crocker Art Museum has a modern art museum and the Victorian mansion of the 1870s which was the original Crocker family. Crockers was a wealthy family involved in railroads and banking during the gold rush. This museum is one of California's most advanced art galleries. Fort Sutter was originally established in 1839 by Swiss immigrants. We served as a settlement and supply base for the early settlers who moved to the west side. In 1848, gold was found in the nearby Sutter Mill (Sutter & # 39; s Mill) that caused the 1849 gold rush. The plight of early settlers can be realized in the cemeteries of the old town, which leaves the cemetery such as cholera victim, Spanish US soldier, gold miner. The latest fashion is available at the downtown plaza. Downtown Plaza has department stores, boutique shops and restaurants in the outdoor venue along the 5th street.
Sacramento is located about 1 hour to the east from San Francisco, 2 hours from the west of Tahoe South and 6 hours north from Los Angeles. Sacramento located at the junction of 5, 50, 80, 99 highway is easily accessible from anywhere in the state. For faster access, Sacramento International Airport is only 15 minutes from downtown. We used several Sacramento airports as a starting point for San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. One of the best skiing trips began with staying in Sacramento before heading to Tahoe slopes. The best time to visit Sacramento is spring or autumn. In winter it causes torrential rain, summer becomes hot and hot in the 100s. Sacramento is a safe and secure place for tourists in Capitol and the former Sacramento area in large cities. It takes about two days to see the majority of Sacramento attractions and it is recommended as a place suitable for bucket list of gold rush history, government, museums.
