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THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN SACRAMENTO

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The best things to do in Sacramento! From popular attractions to historic sights, craft beer, and where to stay and eat, there’s a lot more to California’s capital than just politics and cows.

1. See The Abandoned Sutter’s Fort

Before the Gold Rush that changed the face of California forever, the community focused around Sutter’s Fort. Created by John Sutter in 1839 the fort was a hive of activity until James W. Marshall an employee of the fort discovered the gold (about 45 miles east of the fort) that started the Californian Gold Rush, after this the fort was abandoned and left as it was.

The fort has now been completely restored to its former glory and placed on the register of National Historic Landmarks. The main building of the fort is the two storey adobe structure, it was in that very building that the first gold was found that started the Gold Rush.

2. Sacramento- River Fox Train Travel

Escape the ordinary and discover Sacramento’s newest adventure as you pedal your way down the tracks on a journey unlike any other! These pedal-powered vehicles have never been offered before in Sacramento and will take you on an unforgettable riding trip along a beautiful stretch of Yolo County. This is an awesome experience you don’t want to miss.Visit Sacramento - River Fox Train.

3. See The Old With The New At California State Capitol Museum

Sitting right in the heart of Sacramento is the California State Capitol Museum, here you can see the best of California’s history as well as its current active government buildings.

You can get a guided tour around the museum as part of a group or you can walk around unaided, whichever suits you better. The whole building is stated as a museum but it is the basement and first floor where you will see the most interesting things.

4. Enjoy The California Automobile Museum

The California Automobile Museum was founded by a group of volunteers in 1982, the story behind the forming of the museum is quite interesting in itself. A group of volunteers were at a meeting when one pulled out a $100 note and asked who would match him, five others came forward and that was the starting funds from where the non-profit museum was founded.

The museums first collection was to house the largest collection of Fords in the world and as the years went by the museum began to seek other makes of car. Today you can enjoy a truly diverse and exciting collection of cars.

5. See A Show At The B Street Theatre

The B Street Theatre has become something of an institution in Sacramento and the critics keep coming back for more great shows. The mission of the theater is to promote both education and literacy, they do this by creating shows that are of the highest quality.

The theater has been going strong for nearly 30 years and in that time the traveling part of the theater has performed in front of approximately 3.6 million students from California. The Sacramento News has awarded this place the ‘Best Live Theatre’ 14 years in a row. Photo is of the yet-to-be built new and relocated B Street Theatre.

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