Top Six Things to do in Sacramento

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Finding yourself in the capitol of the Golden State? There are many activities to keep a family occupied while in town. Here are my favorite attractions.

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California State Capitol Building
See where all the laws come from with a free tour of the building. If you're a state resident, pop in on your Assemblyman or State Senator...they'll usually be glad to say hi and take a picture. They can also provide you with a few trinkets to take home and can also arrange a free, private tour of the building. Our Assemblyman even ... More >
See where all the laws come from with a free tour of the building. If you're a state resident, pop in on your Assemblyman or State Senator...they'll usually be glad to say hi and take a picture. They can also provide you with a few trinkets to take home and can also arrange a free, private tour of the building. Our Assemblyman even took us to his desk on the floor of the Assembly. Free.
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California State Railroad Museum
Who doesn't love a train? This is North America's most popular train museum and has an outstanding collection of historic locomotives and rolling stock. On weekends, Spring through Fall, you can also take a ride on a steam powered train. At the north end of Old Sacramento. $9 for adults, $4 for kids.
If you're a state resident, pop in on your Assemblyman or State Senator...they'll usually be glad to say hi and take a picture.
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Sacramento River
Walk along the banks of this historic and busy river. Soak up nature, watch the birds, and get some exercise along the trail. Back in Old Sacramento, take a one-hour cruise (priced at around $20) for a leisurely history lesson upon the river.
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Sacramento River Cats Baseball
Let's go out to a ballgame! The River Cats are the AAA affiliate of the Oakland Athletics and play just on the other side of Tower Bridge from Old Sacramento. See future big leaguers up close. Some former big leaguers also appear here...above is Rickey Henderson coaching first base. Have the best stadium dog in baseball...the Dinge... More >
Let's go out to a ballgame! The River Cats are the AAA affiliate of the Oakland Athletics and play just on the other side of Tower Bridge from Old Sacramento. See future big leaguers up close. Some former big leaguers also appear here...above is Rickey Henderson coaching first base. Have the best stadium dog in baseball...the Dinger Dog...and a cold microbrew while cheering the lads on. Railey Field is a beautiful, modern park too. Tickets range from $7 to $40.
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Sutter's Fort SHP
No, gold wasn't discovered here...that was in Coloma, about an hour or so away, but John Sutter had his base of operations here, just east of downtown. Take in some docent demonstrations of life in the Gold Rush days, explore the barracks, or watch the blacksmith in action. $5 for adults, $3 for kids.
Back in Old Sacramento, take a one-hour cruise (priced at around $20) for a leisurely history lesson upon the river.
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Crepeville Sacramento
All this activity is making me hungry. I'm going up the street from Sutter's Fort to this place on L Street for some delicious crepes. Many savory crepes on the menu, I'll probably get something, but what I'm really going here for is to ask them to make me a caramel crepe, sprinkled with powdered sugar. I can taste it now... Under $10 per person. More
All this activity is making me hungry. I'm going up the street from Sutter's Fort to this place on L Street for some delicious crepes. Many savory crepes on the menu, I'll probably get something, but what I'm really going here for is to ask them to make me a caramel crepe, sprinkled with powdered sugar. I can taste it now... Under $10 per person.
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Darryl Musick
Darryl Musick
I produce a travel blog with my son, Tim, who uses a wheelchair. You can see our adventures at http://wheelstraveler.blogspot.com and you can send us a message at dmusick61-at-gmail.com
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