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Sacramento, CA Tourism

Sacramento Tourism

California's capital city is often overlooked by tourists seeking out better-known destinations in other corners of the state. Look again: Sacramento offers a range of exciting, educational and historic attractions sure to entertain all. Families will want to see the cheetahs, jaguars and crocodiles at the zoo, while... more
California's capital city is often overlooked by tourists seeking out better-known destinations in other corners of the state. Look again: Sacramento offers a range of exciting, educational and historic attractions sure to entertain all. Families will want to see the cheetahs, jaguars and crocodiles at the zoo, while political buffs should head to the State Capitol, which features a park and museum on Californian history, or the Governor's Mansion. Anyone with an interest in trains will enjoy the Railroad Museum's massive collection of antique locomotives. Everyone will enjoy the restaurants and shops of historic Old Sacramento on the city's lovely waterfront.
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“Overview of Sacramento” Frommer's
“Sacramento Overview” Fodors.com
“Fun Things to Do With Your Kids in Old Sacramento” Travel for Kids
“A California Capital Romance: An Insider's Look at Sacramento” Go World Travel Magazine
“Sacramento: The Two-Day Tour” Washington Post
“Sacramento” CaliforniaWeekend.com
“Itching to get outside” Sacramento Bee
“Janet Fullwood: It's time again -- Crane your neck skyward” Sacramento Bee
“Down home in the Delta” Sacramento Bee
“On the trail of California's Mexican past” Los Angeles Times (free registration required)
“Unlikely icon” Sacramento Bee
“Wildhawk Golf Club: A Touch of Scotland in Sacramento” GolfCalifornia.com
Web Comments from Travellers (10)
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“Sacramento Travel Blogs, Photos and Videos” TravelPod.com
“Open Air Market” VirtualTourist.com
“Sacramento,California” WorldisRound.com
“Tower Bridge” VirtualTourist.com
“be sure to explore North...” VirtualTourist.com
“visit Old Sacramento. There...” VirtualTourist.com
“Walking around Old Sacramento...” VirtualTourist.com
“Go to Old Town...everyone will...” VirtualTourist.com
“Just walk around. Grab a cup...” VirtualTourist.com
“...visit the State Capitol,...” VirtualTourist.com

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California State Railroad Museum
California State Railroad Museum
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