Blog: Sacramento-Attractions

The Leland Stanford Mansion is one of the most popular state historic parks in Sacramento, for it is an impressive specimen of Second Empire architecture that reminds us of the beauty and glory of the Victorian era and its presence in modern day California. This 19,000 square foot mansion is a site that impresses visitors with its gorgeous crystal chandeliers, polished French wooden panels, and gilded mirrors. Today, it serves as a historic state park for the citizens of California, and the off...

About the Sacramento History Museum The Sacramento History Museum is located in Sacramento, California. The exhibits within the museum all focus on the history of the first Sacramento residents; the pioneers that flooded in during the California Gold Rush from 1848 until 1855. The Sacramento History Museum also features several interactive exhibition pieces that bring the early life of Sacramento settlers to life as well as its place in both California and the nation as a whole. One of their p...

Sacramento, California, the state capitol, also known as “The City of Trees,” attracts tourists from all over the world. Enjoy gourmet cuisine, unique architecture, and rich history around every corner and breathtaking nature views only a short drive away. During your stay, be sure to visit Old Sacramento State Historic Park.  Visit Old Sacramento State Historic Park Located on the Sacramento River, and remodeled for tourists since the 1960’s, Old Sacramento State Histor...

The Sacramento Zoo - which is located in Sacramento, California - is home to over five hundred different species of animals. This is quite the feat, considering that when they first opened in 1927 there were only forty species of animals on site. Some of the animals in question that are able to be viewed by the public are around ten different kinds of primates (Sumatran Orangutan, chimpanzee, Mongoose Lemur, etc), three different breeds of large wild cats (African Lions, Snow Leopards, and Jagua...