Once a thriving riverfront pioneer town, Old Sacramento now primarily exists as living historic district. The boardwalk style sidewalks and horse-drawn stagecoaches give this small section of town a unique flavor. Old Sacramento contains several museums, restaurants, and the usual assortment of souvenir shops all within walking distance of each other. Best of all, it's a five minute walk from the Amtrak station. It's best visited in late afternoon and early evening. Parking can be scarce, so be sure to utilize the reasonably priced parking structures in the K Street Mall. There's a nice, short, safe walkway between K Street Mall and Old Sacramento.
California State Railroad Museum, 111 I St., ☎ +1 916-323-9280, . A huge museum of railroad history with a large collection of old yet well-preserved trains and equipment. If possible, take Amtrak to the Sacramento station to get into a trainy mood for it.$8 adults, $3 ages 6-17, 5 and under free. �
Steam train rides, Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot ('just south of the Railroad Museum), . Hourly, on weekends April through September. Operated by the Railroad Museum, these forty minute excursions are pulled by an historic steam locomotive along the nearby levees.$8 adults, $3 ages 6-17, 5 and under free.. �
Sacramento History Museum, 101 I St., ☎ +1 916-808-7059, . Open daily from 10am-5pm. The Sacramento History Museum explores the region’s history from the days before the Gold Rush to the present throughout the museum's two stories of interactive galleries. The museum also offers the perfect starting point for exploring the Old Sacramento State Historic Park!$5 adults, $4 ages 6-17, 5 and under free. �
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