Local Attractions

OLD SACRAMENTO

Old Sacramento Waterfront
Over 100 distinctive shops and restaurants, this 28 acre area on the Sacramento River was the kickoff point for the gold fields and the site for the western terminus of the Pony Express. Guided tours are available on a request basis. (916) 445-1018

California State Railroad Museum
The largest railroad museum in North America, it includes historic locomotives, passenger and freight cars, and other exhibits. For more information call (415) 445-7387.

River Otter Taxi Company
Ride the Sacramento River on the 24 passenger River Otter Taxi. (seasonal) (916) 446-7704

Discovery Museum
101 I Street, Old Sacramento, Five exhibit areas with historic artifacts, hands-on activity stations featuring science and technology and $1 million in gold specimens. (916) 264-7057

AROUND THE CITY

California State Capitol
Located at 10th and L Streets, the restored Capital building features an architectural style from the early 1900s. Open daily for tours. (916) 324-0333

Sutter's Fort
2701 "L" Street. Sacramento's earliest settlement was founded by Captain John Sutter in 1839. (916) 442-4966

Governor's Mansion
This Victorian Gothic structure, located at 16th and H Streets, was built in 1877 by Albert Gallatin and has served as the home for 13 California governors. Guided tours. (916) 323-3047

Crocker Art Museum
Built in 1870-74 for the private collection of Judge Crocker, this Victorian Mansion is the oldest art museum in the West, Located at 3rd and O St. Call for more information. (916) 264-5423

Sacramento Zoo
Located at William Land Park off Interstate 5 in the south area. (916) 264-5885

Hard Rock Cafe, Sacramento
Featuring memorabilia from rock's most legendary performers. Serving the best down-home American food, seasoned with a healthy dose of Rock n' Roll! (916) 441-5591

Downtown Plaza
Sacramento's vibrant landmark shopping complex featuring Macy's, Hard Rock Cafe, United Artists Theaters plus two sunlit levels of specialty shops, restaurants and entertainment places that create worlds of downtown excitement. Located between 4th and 7th on K Street.