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During your Sacramento vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
John Sutter established this outpost in 1839, and the park, restored to its 1846 appearance, aims to recapture the spirit of 19th-century California. Exhibits include a blacksmith's forge, cooperage, bakery, and jail -- and a self-guided audio tour is available. Demonstrations and reenactments in costume are staged daily Memorial Day to Labor Day, when admissions are bumped to $4 for adults and $1 for children 6 to 16.
California State Railroad Museum
Well worth visiting, this museum is the highlight of Old Sacramento. You won't miss much if you bypass the memorabilia displays and head straight for the museum's 105 shiny locomotives and rail cars, beautiful antiques that are true works of art. Afterward, you can watch a 20-minute film on the history of the Western railroads that's quite good, then peruse related exhibits that tell the amazing story of the building of the transcontinental railroad. This museum is not just for train buffs: Over half a million people visit each year, and even the hordes of schoolchildren that typically mob this place shouldn't dissuade you from visiting one of the largest and best railroad museums in the country. Allow about 2 hours to see it all.From April to September, on weekends and holidays from 11am to 5pm, steam locomotive rides carry passengers 6 miles along the Sacramento River. Trains depart on the hour from the Central Pacific Freight Depot in Old Sacramento, at K and Front streets. Fares are $6 for adults and children ages 13 and older, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6.
Crocker Art Museum
This museum houses an outstanding collection of California art, as well as changing exhibits from around the world. It's in an imposing century-old Italianate building, with an ornate interior of carved and inlaid woods. The Crocker Mansion Wing, the museum's most recent addition, is modeled after the Crocker family home and contains works by Northern California artists from 1945 to the present. Plan to spend about an hour here.
Comfort Inn & Suites
Hotel offers indoor pool and hot tub, Business Center, Deluxe continental breakfast. Rooms feature Internet access and voice mail. Meeting rooms avaialable. Close to Sacramento State University. Verify hotel name and address for guest. Others in the ...
Super 8 Motel -Sacramento/Airport Area
AAA Approved/2 Diamonds, interior corridors w/elevator. Easy access to I-80 and I-5, Complimentary Super Start Plus Breakfast, Wireless high speed internet, Suites have microwaves/Refrigerators/Coffee Makers, Conveniently located near State Capitol/Old Sacramento/Arco Arena/CA Expo Center/Sacramento Intl Airport, easy access to Sacramento Airport. Meeting room up to 40pp ...
Super 8 Motel - Discover Park
Located next to Old Sacramento, Discover Park, State Capital, City Zoo and Convention Center. Experience the Riverboat Cruise, dine and dance on the Victorian Paddle Wheeler and enjoy the spirit of Sacramento. Conveniently located near the downtown mall, restaurants, Arco Arena, Cal Expo and the Sacramento Airport. We are AAA approved and newly renovated. We offer a Super Start Breakfast, free wireless high speed internet access, hairdryers, refigerators in all rooms, microwaves are available ...
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