American
River Whitewater Tours
Professionally guided whitewater tours on the
American River ranging from beginner to extreme.
Half-day day trips start at $59.00 (available
daily). Actually in Lotus which is about one hour's
drive from Sacramento. For more information, phone
(toll-free) 800-333-7238 or visit their web site: www.arrafting.com.
California
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Surrounded by a large grassy area, next to the Rose
garden in the northeast corner of the State Capitol
grounds is California's memorial to our Vietnam
Veterans. Here is an excellent place to review the
blessings of America and some of the cost of
maintaining a philosophy that seems to be uniquely
American. Visitors from other countries may also be
reminded of the many, unselfish contributions
American men and women have made in the continuing
effort to help others escape the grips of tyranny.
A Vietnam veteran, Ron Fulks, has created an
excellent web site - with links to some others,
describing this monument. View it at: http://grunt.space.swri.edu/calmem.htm
Delta King
In the late 1920's, two large, luxurious
paddle-wheel steamers (the Delta King and the Delta
Queen) navigated the Sacramento River carrying up to
200 passengers between Sacramento and San Francisco.
Both were retired and the Delta King was refurbished
as an upscale restaurant and hotel. It is now
permanently moored at Historic Old Sacramento. For
more information, view: delta
king hotel
Governor's Mansion
Residence of California's governors from 1903 to
1967, last occupied by Ronald Reagan. This stately,
30-room, Victorian mansion is filled with historic
furnishings donated by the governors and their
families. Tours on the hour; guides recite stories
of the 13 California governors and their families
who lived here.
1526 H Street (at 16th Street). Open 10a-4p daily;
tours on the hour. Small fee. For more information,
phone 916-323-3047
Old Sacramento
Here is a living museum; a glimpse of Sacramento as
it in the time of the 19th Century gold prospectors.
This is a most enjoyable way to sample history, view
museums, visit some very interesting shops and enjoy
a pleasant repast in one of the several delightful
restaurants. And there's entertainment, horse-drawn
carriages, and boat rides, too!
Located in downtown Sacramento. Just follow the
signs (covered parking available). For more
information, visit their web site: www.oldsacramento.com
Port of Sacramento
The result of the dredging by the U.S.Army Corps of
Engineers of a 43 mile channel, plus a lot of
fund-raising by thousands of concerned citizens,
Sacramento officially became a deep water port and
opened for business as the Port of Sacramento 29
June 1963. It was a long, hard struggle, delayed by
many political speed bumps, but the pay-off in its
contribution to the area has been significant. To
learn more of this exciting history, visit their web
site: portofsacramento
Spirit
of Sacramento Riverboat Cruises
Take a 1-hour cruise on the Sacramento River aboard
Sacramento's historic 110 foot paddlewheeler, the
Spirit of Sacramento. Also available are dining,
dancing and extended sightseeing cruises plus
private cruises. Departs from from Old Sacramento.
For more information, phone (toll-free)
800-433-0263. Web site: spiritofsacramento
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State
Capitol
In the center of Sacramento, bounded by 10th, 15th,
L and N Streets, is California's unique contribution
fo State Capitol architecture. Possibly its most
famous feature, the giant glass dome, rises a good
210 feet above ground level. Guided tours, lasting
about one hour, are regularly available during the
summer and by appointment the rest of the year.
For
a virtual tour, see: www.assembly.ca.gov/.
For more information about the history and
restoration project, see: http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/
Additional information is available from the
TourVision commercial site: http://www.sacramentovalley.com/explore.asp?id=315
Raging Waters
A review of attractions would not be complete
without the inclusion of a water park. Sacramento's
raging Waters is part of the Six Flags network of
theme and amusement parks. For more information,
visit their web site: www.sixflags.com/parks/
Museums in
Sacramento
Yes, Sacramento has museums and they cover the
entire range of possible subjects. Here is a list of
those we know about. For more information, click on
the name to visit the web site (isn't the Internet
wonderful?).
- California
Military Museum,
1119 2nd Street: 916-442-2883
- California
State Capitol Museum,
Capitol Building, 10th and L Streets:
916-324-0333
- California
State Indian Museum,
2618 K Street: 916-324-0971
- California
State Railroad Museum,
2nd and I Streets: 916-445-7387
- Crocker
Art Museum,
216 "O" St: 916-264-5423
- Discovery
Museum in Old Sacramento,
101 I Street: 916-264-7057
- Discovery
Museum Science & Space Center 3615
Auburn Blvd., Northeast Sacramento:
916-575-3941]
- Donald
F. Salvatori California Pharmacy Museum 4030
Lennane Drive: 916-779-1410 ext 331
- Fairytale
Town 3901 Land Park Drive at Sutterville
Road: 916-264-5233
- Folsom
History Museum 823 Sutter Street, Folsom:
916-985-2707
- Golden
State Museum
(California State Official Archives), 1020
"O" Street: 916-653-7524
- Governor’s
Mansion State Historic Park
1526 H Street: 916-323-3047
- Leland
Stanford Museum,
802 N Street: 916-324-0575
- Mcclellan
Aviation Museum, McClellan AFB: 916-643-3192
- Museum
of Medical History 5380 Elvas Avenue:
916-456-3152
- Old
Sacramento City Cemetery,
1000 Broadway: 916-448-5665
- Pioneer
Mutual Hook & Ladder Society,
3230 "J" Street: (no phones listed)
- Sutter's
Fort State Historic Park,
2701 L St: 916-445-4422
- Towe
Auto Museum,
2200 Front Street: 916-442-6802
- Wells
Fargo History Museum,
(2 locations) 400 Capitol Mall & 1000 2nd
St: 916-440-4263
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