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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.
Vagabond Inn Sacramento Oldtown Executive
Vagabond Inn Executive Sacramento (Old Town) is located just off I-5 and a half block from Old Town Sacramento. From here you can walk to the Capitol, Crocker Art Museum, and Downtown Plaza. It is only minutes to the Sacramento Zoo, Fort Sutter and outdoor recreation activities in the Sacramento ...
Motel 6 Sacramento Southwest
This Motel 6 has recently completed its renovation as part of our plan to upgrade all our locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Motel 6 is one of the United States' largest economy motel chains, with well over 800 locations throughout North America. Motel 6's are conveniently located near attractions and businesses and are accessible from major interstates and highways. In addition, there are several restaurants and activities surrounding this location to make your stay more enjoyable. ...
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas
Come and experience Sacramento's newest all-suites property. The SpringHill Suites Sacaramento Airport Natomas is where you will find you balance. Conveniently situated between the airport and downtown, our hotel is nestled in a quiet business park in the South Natomas area within one half mile of IBM Corporation, PG&E and Sutter Health. We are also within walking distance of the Sacramento River, where restaurants offer riverfront dining and water taxi service is available to downtown ...
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