Sacramento Tours

Sacramento is the capital of California. The city was once famous for its gold during the California Gold Rush over 150 years ago. The city is now filled with "unique" history from that era with Old Sacramento at the center of it all.¹

Fast Facts

1. Country: United States
2. State: California
3. County: Sacramento
4. Mayor: Heather Fargo
5. City population: 453,781 (2006 est.)²
6. Currency: U.S. dollar
7. Area code: 916
8. Time zone: PST

Old Sacramento

Old Sacramento is a national landmark in California. It has the "largest concentration" of historic buildings in the state. Over 100 buildings from the Gold Rush-era have been restored. Most are open to the public as restaurants, museums and shops. The California State Railroad Museum, California Military Museum and the California Museum For History, Women and the Arts are all located in Old Sacramento.³

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While planning your trip, please see our guides on a Sacramento Vacation, Sacramento Hotels and Sacramento Restaurants.

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