| Travel - Tourist Sights
Old
Town Sacramento and
California State Railroad Museum
About five blocks of downtown Sacramento has
been partitioned off to through traffic for the purpose of preserving
the historic Gold Rush era buildings. Pedestrian traffic only allows for
an unobstructed and close up view of the old town. Most of the shops are
currently open to visitors and house gifts or food vendors. A visit would
not be complete without riverboat dining aboard the historic Delta King.
Interstate 5 to "J" Street exit and follow
the signs.
Old Sacramento Visitors Center phone: (916)442-7644
California State Railroad Museum phone:
(916)445-6645
Delta King phone: (916)552-2933
toll free: 1-800-433-0263
Sutter's
Fort State Historic Park
Sutter's Fort is located just a few blocks
east of the historic gold rush era town and provides a very interesting
peek back into the days before the gold rush. Sutter's Fort predates any
other building in the area.
2701 L St. Sacramento CA 95816
("N" St. exit from Interstate 5)
Phone: (916)445-4422
School Tour Reservations: (866)240-4655
Pony
Express Statue
The Pony Express Statue marks the Western most
Site of this mail service. On 1860 the first rider left Sacramento with
east bound mail to arrive 1,966 miles later in St. Joseph, Missouri. There
were 121 known riders during the course of the Pony Express mail service
and 119 relay stations along the way. In October
of 1861 the Transcontinental Telegraph began, and the Pony Express mail
carrier service closed two days later.
In "Old Town Sacramento" listed above.
Eagle
Theater
Built in 1849, The Eagle
Theater is the oldest standing theater in California. Still in operation,
an occasional show is still billed here. The Eagle Theater is said to
be haunted but don't expect to make it to the basement where the greatest
activity is rumored to occur.
111 I St. Sacramento CA 95814
In "Old Town Sacramento" listed above.
Phone: (916) 323-6343
Govenors
Mansion
Originally built by a wealthy hardware
merchant in 1877, it is no longer serving our state Governor families.
The Ronald Reagan family was the last to occupy it in 1967. The Governors
Mansion is open to the public and furnishings are original to the house.
Many personal items from past Governors are on display. It has over 30
rooms, 14 foot ceilings, Persian carpets, Italian marble fireplaces, and
many other ornate decor. (Daily tours: 10-4)
1526 H St. Sacramento CA 95814 (Corner of 16th and H streets)
Phone: (916) 323-3047
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