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Just across the street from the Headquarters Hotel is the State Capitol building with it's rose gardens and a California Viet-Nam war memorial.  It is a beautiful place to walk and tours of the Capitol Building are free.

  California State Capitol Building  California Vietnam Memorial

Old Sacramento is just down "J" St. across the I-5 freeway. It is the site of the original Downtown Sacramento and dates back to to the early 1840's. It is full of exciting old shops and restaurants.

 

Located in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum is a complex of historic facilities and unique attractions. Widely regarded as North America’s most popular railroad museum, there is something here for everyone! Throughout the year, experience lavishly restored trains, engaging exhibits, and unique special events. Every weekend April-September, ride behind a real steam locomotive!

The California State Railroad Museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. 

2nd and “I” Streets Old Sacramento 916-445-6645 http://www.csrmf.org/.

Railroad Museum

 

The historical district and old town with their landmarks, great scenery and wonderful shopping are located just above the shores of Lake Natoma on the American River. Covering the old town takes only a short walk. At the northeastern end, the historic powerhouse and surrounding park are open to visitors daily. Built in 1895, it was first the powerhouse in the world to provide long distance electricity transmission for commercial use.  You can even ride the Light rail system out to Old Folsom.

                                        Old Folsom

 

AEROSPACE MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA

 

3200 Freedom Park Drive at McClellan Park 916-643-3192 http://www.aerospacemuseumofcalifornia.org/

 

The Aerospace Museum of California is open seven days a week excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday. Monday through Saturday the museum is open to the public from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. On Sundays, the museum is open to the public from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

 

Since we opened the new Museum pavilion and air park in February 2007, over 150,000 visitors have come to view our unique collection of 40 military and civilian aircraft, the 15 restored engines on display, use the educational programs, and enjoy the Air Force and Coast Guard art collections.

 

CALIFORNIA STATE CAPITOL MUSEUM

 

Capitol building 10th and L Streets 916-324-0333 http:// www.capitolmuseum.ca.gov

 Museum Hours:  Mon – Sat : 10am to 5pm Sun 10am to 5pm. 

At the State Capitol, the past, present and future of California interact with equal force. The building serves as both a museum and the state’s working seat of government. Visitors to the Capitol can at once experience California’s rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process.

 

 

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM FOR HISTORY, WOMEN & THE ARTS

1020 ”O” Street (916) 653-7524  http://www.californiamuseum.org/

 The Museum is closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Museum is open all other major holidays. Mon. - Sat.: 1- am- 5:00 pm, Sun 12pm-5:00pm

The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts is a new kind of museum. Saying goodbye to dusty wax figurines and stagnant exhibit barriers, this Museum thrives on interaction and discussion. As a museum, we are constantly evolving, changing, expanding, creating and daring visitors to make their own mark on history

  

HEIDRICK AG CENTER

1962 Hays Lane  Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 666-9700 http://www.aghistory.org/

Open Weekdays 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm

The Heidrick Ag History Center introduces visitors to the marvels of agriculture, and commercial trucking through 130,000 square feet of interactive, one-of-a-kind exhibits featuring the latest in museum and attraction technologies. The cornerstones of these exhibits are the Fred C. Heidrick Antique Ag Collection, the world’s largest and most unique collection of one-of-a-kind antique agricultural equipment and the Hays Antique Truck Museum, also recognized as the largest of its kind in the world.

 

RENWOOD  WINERY

12225 Steiner Road, Plymouth, CA 95669 (800) 348-VINO (8466) (209) 245-6979 http://www.renwood.com/ 

Surrounded by some of America’s oldest Zinfandel vineyards, Renwood Winery is located in the picturesque California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe.

Renwood produces handcrafted award-winning wines from Amador County and the Sierra Foothills, including Grandpère®, from the oldest clone of Zinfandel in America.

 

 

THUNDER VALLEY CASINO

1200 Athens Avenue, Lincoln, CA 95648  (916) 408-7777 or (877) 468-8777    http://www.thundervalleyresort.com/

Thunder Valley offers a truly unique opportunity for fun and relaxation. From the dramatic entry to the spectacular Falls Bar. Thunder Valley provides Las Vegas excitement, glamour and action. Add its convenient location, 3,300 lighted parking spaces plus thousands of the newest games, and it’s easy to see why Thunder Valley is the most exciting entertainment destination Northern California has to offer. With a spacious gaming floor that includes over 2,400 state of the art slot machines and over 98 gaming tables. While visiting Thunder Valley Casino be sure to feast at any of our fabulous fine dining and casual restaurants. 

 

SACRAMENTO ZOO

Land Park Drive & 16th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95822 (916) 808-5888 http://www.saczoo.com/.

The zoo open daily from 9 am to 4 pm.  Admission $6.50 - $9.50 with free on-street parking.

Open since 1927, the Sacramento Zoo is home to over 140 native, rare and endangered species and is one of over 200 accredited institutions of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.  The Zoo is wholly managed by the nonprofit Sacramento Zoological Society and inspires conservation awareness through education and recreation.

 

SUTTERS FORT STATE HISTORIC PARK

2701 L Street Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 445-4422 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=485

Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day

The "Fort" built by Swiss immigrant John Sutter more than 150 years ago was not only located at a pivotal point in California. It was a pivotal point in history. This combination of big dreams, bold adventures and reality all manifest themselves at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and help bring California history to life.

 

Also check out GoCalifornia.Com for additional attractions in the Sacramento area!