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Description: Historic district
of 28 acres in the heart of the city, with nine museums and
over 50 historic buildings. Parts of the district are
included in the Old Sacramento State Historic Park,
anchored by the
California
Railroad Museum. There are over 100 merchants and
restaurants. It lies of I-5 along the Sacramento
River.
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Address:
Downtown Sacramento
Borders: Sacramento River, Capitol Mall, 2nd St, I St
Parent Organization:
Old Sacramento Management and California State Parks
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Year
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10-5 |
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Hours vary by venue and attraction |
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Fees: Fees vary by Venue |
Additional Group Info:
Special Tours & Pricing:
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Site Features: |
| What kind of visit you can have:
Wander shops, go to market, eat, or visit one of the
museums. Take a train or carriage ride |
| Big Events: |
Suggested Stay:
full day |
| Period
1800's |
Structures |
Type of Site
Town |
| Buildings:
California State Railroad Museum, Central Pacific
Railroad Passenger Station, CPR Freight Depot, Silver
Palace Restaurant, Big Four Building, Huntington,
Hopkins & Co Hardware Store, DIngley Steam Coffee
& Spice Mill, 1849 Scene, Eagle Theatre, California
Military History Museum, Front and L Street, Discovery
Museum, Spectacular Russian Dinosaur Exhibition, Towe
Ford Museum, Wells Fargo Museum |
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at some venues |
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Description
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Contact |
| Trails/Hiking |
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| Historical |
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California State Capitol Museum |
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Governors Mansion SHP |
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California State Indian Museum |
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California State Military Museum |
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Discovery Museum History Center |
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Crocker Art Museum |
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Sacramento Southern Railroad |
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Sacramento Zoo |
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Lodging
proprietors: we offer free listings for name,
address & local phone. For an
extended listing
with web address, e-mail, etc. and a 50 word
description, please
CLICK HERE
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Address
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Contact |
| Camping/RV |
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| Oak Haven RV
Park |
2145 Auburn
Boulevard
Sacramento CA 95821 |
916 922-0814 |
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Bed
& Breakfast
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| Amber House B&B |
1315 22nd Street
Sacramento CA 95816 |
916 444-8085 |
| Capitol Park B&B |
1300 T Street
Sacramento CA 95814 |
916 414-1300 |
| Hartley House B&B |
700 22nd Street
Sacramento CA 95816 |
916 447-7829 |
| Inn at Parkside |
2116 6th Street
Sacramento CA 95818 |
916 658-1818 |
| Ricci's Restaurant Downtown |
705 J Street
Sacramento CA 95814 |
916 442-6741 |
| Savoyard |
3322 H Street
Sacramento CA 95814 |
916 442-6709 |
| Vizcaya |
2019 21st Street
Sacramento CA 95818 |
916 455-5243 |
| Moon River Inn |
8201 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento CA 95832 |
916 665-6550 |
| On the Bluffs |
9735 Mira Del Rio
Sacramento CA 95827 |
916 363-9933 |
| Hotel/Motel |
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| Best Value Old Town Inn |
826 West Capitol Avenue
West Sacramento CA 95691 |
916 371-6171 |
| Budget Motel |
964 West Capitol Avenue
West Sacramento CA 95691 |
916 371-6723 |
| Biltmore Hotel |
1009 1/2 J Street
Sacramento CA 95814 |
916 447-9482 |
| Congress Hotel |
906 12th Street
Sacramento CA 95814 |
916 442-9667 |
| Delta King |
1000 Front Street
Sacramento CA 95814 |
916 441-4440 |
| Hyatt Hotels & Resorts |
1209 L Street
Sacramento CA 95814 |
916 443-1234 |
| Holiday Inn |
300 J Street
Sacramento CA 95814 |
916 446-0100 |
| Sheraton Grand Sacramento |
1230 J Street
Sacramento CA 95814 |
916 447-1700 |
| Travelers Inn |
716 10th Street #102
Sacramento CA 95814 |
916 446-0374 |
| Ponderosa Motor Inn |
1100 H Street
Sacramento CA 95814 |
916 441-1314 |
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