Sacramento attractions

This unique 28-acre National Historic Landmark District and State Historic Park is located along the beautiful Sacramento River. Bustling with activity, the district is alive with shopping, dining, entertainment, historical attractions and world-renowned museums set within the time of the California Gold Rush and the Transcontinental Railroad.......

1002 Second Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

The California State Capitol is located at the west end of Capitol Park. The grounds are framed by L Street to the north, N Street to the south, 10th Street to the west and 15th Street to the east. The legislature set aside $500,000 in 1860 to build the capitol. When it was finally finished in 1874, the final cost was about $2.45 million. In 1854, the state legislature finally settled on Sacramento as the location for the state’s capitol.....

1315 10th St

Sacramento, CA 95814

On May 6, 1885, Margaret E. Crocker presented the Crocker art gallery building, the grounds, and the E. B. Crocker Collection “in trust for the public” to the public-private partnership of the City of Sacramento. The museum features 15 special exhibits, a rotating permanent collection and more than 250 programs and events each year.......

216 O St

Sacramento, CA 95814

California’s executive mansion, popularly known at the Governor’s Mansion, was built in 1877 for Albert and Clemenza Gallatin. Albert was a partner in the Sacramento hardware store of Huntington & Hopkins. The State of California purchased the house from Joseph and Louisa Steffens to use as a home for California’s first families in 1903 for $32,500. Today’s guests see marble fireplaces from Italy, gold framed mirrors from France, and exquisitely handcrafted decor......

1526 H St

Sacramento, CA 95814

The fort was Sacramento's earliest settlement and served many purposes. Sutter would trade with Indians, raise livestock and act as a representative of the Mexican government. When James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter’s Mill, Sutter’s Fort became invaluable to pioneers. Tour the State Historic Park for a glimpse into Gold Rush life at the fort, including exhibit rooms of copper and blacksmith's shops, a bakery, prison, dining room and living quarters.......

2701 L St

Sacramento, CA 95816

Originally built in 1856 by Gold Rush merchant Sheldon Fogus, the Mansion was later purchased and remodeled by Leland and Jane Stanford. Leland Stanford served as Governor of California from 1862-1863. The Mansion served as the office of three governors during the turbulent 1860’s - Leland Stanford, Fredrick Low and Henry Haight. In 1978 the State of California purchased the property for use as a state park. The imposing structure was listed as a National Historic Landmark in May 1987.......

Corner 8th and N Streets

Sacramento, CA 95814

The California State Indian Museum displays exhibits illustrating the cultures of the state’s first inhabitants. California’s prehistoric population, one of the largest and most diverse in the Western hemisphere, was made up of over 150 distinct tribal groups who spoke at least sixty-four different languages. California Indian population estimates, before the arrival of the first Europeans, were at least 500,000 people.......

2618 K St

Sacramento, CA 95816

First opened to the public in 1976, the California State Railroad Museum complex is one of Sacramento’s largest and most popular visitor destinations. Over 500,000 visit the Museum annually, with guests traveling from throughout the world to experience this world-renowned facility. The California State Railroad Museum complex consists of six original, reconstructed, and new buildings showcasing 21 meticulously restored locomotives and cars and numerous exhibits.....

125 I Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

The California State Military Museum is located at 1119 Second Street in the Old Sacramento State Historical Park. It is only a few minutes walk from the State Capital, The California State Railroad Museum and several other fine museums, parks, and tourist attractions. Exhibits reflect California's rich militia and military heritage from pre-statehood to contemporary times. The museum contains more than 30,000 artifacts, documents and memorabilia, research center and gift shop. Open Tues.-Sun...

1119 2nd St

Sacramento, CA 95814

Located in Old Sacramento State Park, inside the restored B.F. Hastings Building, this historically furnished compact museum takes visitors back in time to visit an old Wells Fargo Agent’s office. Exhibits show how Wells Fargo rode the river of gold flowing through Sacramento, kept the famed Pony Express going and helped the early days of the State. Exhibits include: A Wells Fargo Concord Stagecoach, a copy machine from the 19th century, a large gold safe, and a Howard & Davis gold scale......

1000 Second Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

Constructed in 1935, the Tower Bridge is a two level Swing Truss bridge, the first of its kind in the California Highway System. It replaced the previous steel swing design. The unique design of the Tower Bridge has become an icon of Sacramento, along with other famous landmarks such as the Capitol building. The bridge is recognized as a architectural treasure by the National Register of Historic Places.....

Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814