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During your Sacramento vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
California State Capitol
Closely resembling a scale model of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the beautiful, domed California state capitol was built in 1869 and renovated in 1976. Sacramento's most distinctive landmark, the capitol has been the stage of many political dramas in California history. The 1-hour guided tours provide insight into the building's architecture and the workings of the government it houses. Note: Security will ask you to put your purse or backpack through a metal detector.
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.
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.
Best Western John Jay Inn
'From: Highway 99 South. Take Mack Road East to Stockton Boulevard then left on Massie Court to the Best Western John Jay Inn. 'From: Highway 99 North. Take Stockton Boulevard North to Massie Court to the Best Western John Jay ...
Econo Lodge Sacramento
The newly renovated Econo Lodge hotel is conveniently located seven miles from downtown Sacramento and three miles from the California Exposition & State Fair. This Sacramento hotel is close to popular area attractions, including Folsom Lake, the Arden Fair Mall, the Sacramento Convention Center and California State University, Sacramento. The Sacramento International Airport is 15 miles from the hotel. Hotel amenities and features include: Free continental breakfast, Seasonal outdoor pool, ...
Guest Suites - Adagio
Nearby Transportation * Sacramento Airport - 7 miles * Amtrak train - 2 miles * Greyhound bus - 2 miles Nearby Towns * Downtown - 3 miles * West Sacramento - 2 miles Nearby Businesses * Ancil Hoffman golf course - 9 miles * Bing Maloney golf course - 8 miles * California State University - 7 miles * Chamber of Commerce - 3 miles * Haggin Oaks golf course - 7 miles * IRS bldg - 9 miles * Mather AFB - 12 miles * ...
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