A historically restored office in the California State Capitol building
California State Capitol, 10th and L Streets, ☎ +1 916 324-0333, . M-F 8AM-5PM, Sa Su 9AM-5PM. The California State Capitol Museum includes the historical state capitol building and the surrounding 16 square city blocks, known as Capitol Park. Inside, tours of the capitol, its legislative chambers, and its restored historic offices are available daily. Outside, the public is free to visit the many gardens, memorials, and monuments located throughout the 40-acre park's grounds. You can get a view up to the Capitol from the Tower Bridge at the southern end of Old Sacramento.Free. �
Sutter's Fort, 2701 L St, ☎ +1 916 445-4422, . Tu-Su 10AM-5PM. Sutter's Fort State Historic Park is the oldest restored fort in the United States. Built by John Sutter in the 1840's, the fort now hosts a collection of pioneer and early California artifacts. Self-guided audio tours are available.Adults: $5. Youth: $3. Children 5 & under: free. �
State Indian Museum, 2618 K St (next to Sutter's Fort), ☎ +1 916 324-0971, . 10AM-5PM. Contains displays of Native Californian basketry, beadwork, clothing and exhibits about the ongoing traditions of various California Indian tribes.Adults: $3. Youth: $2. Children 5 & under: free. �
Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., . The oldest continuously operating museum in the West, home to a premier collection of California art. Free on Sundays$6. �
Cesar Chavez Park. Formerly known as Plaza Park, Cesar Chavez Park is a scenic park in the middle of downtown Sacramento that adjoins historic City Hall, the Public Library and Sacramento's Citizen Hotel. Great place to take photos of the Sacramento skyline. During the summer on Fridays, it is used as an outdoor concert venue known as Concerts in the Park. �
Sacramento Zoo, . A mid-size zoo located in William Land Park. A combination ticket with Fairy Tale Town makes for a fun day for families with young children. �
Folsom Lake. One of Northern California's largest lakes, Folsom Lake is where many local Sacramentans go fishing, biking, sailing, kayaking or jet-skiing during the summer. It is located 30 minutes east of downtown Sacramento off Highway 50. �
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