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Introduction
Situated at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River, Sacramento is a city of contrast, defying expectations that the capital of a state must be a bustling metropolis studded with sleek steel and glass towers. There are build... Continue reading »
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History
In 1808, Spanish explorer Gabriel Moraga found the Maidu Indians living peacefully in the Northern California valley formed by the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east and the Pacific Coast Mountains to the west. Warm summers, mild wi... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
California's capital is a city of contrast, with the older neighborhoods reflecting their homesick builders' origins in the Midwest and East. Since the mid-1800s, politicians and their associates have traditionally lodged in luxury hotels nea... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
California's capital city still has essentially a hometown feel despite its phenomenal growth during the past decade. For most of its 150-year history, Sacramento's culinary scene has featured Middle American fare served in fine dining rooms,... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Taking its name literally, the Art Foundry Gallery includes a working bronze foundry, as well as gallery space featuring the artistic works of local artisans. Art A diverse array of museums and galleries in the Old Sacramento, Downtown... Continue reading »
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Tours
From the historic buildings in Old Sacramento (Old Town) to the picturesque Granite Bay At Folsom Lake outside downtown, Sacramento offers many different things to see and do. California State Railroad Museum Explore Old Sacramento (Old To... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Sacramento International Airport (+1 916 929 5411/ http://www.sacairports.org/int) provides daily direct or nonstop service to Northern California destinations and major cities worldwide from the following passenger... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Sacramento State: California Country: United States Sacramento by the Numbers: Population: 1,374,724 (Sacramento County) Elevation: 25 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 17.18 inches Average January Temperature: 53.5 degrees F... Continue reading »
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Introduction
90 miles E of San Francisco; 383 miles N of Los Angeles Sacramento, with a metro-area population of nearly 1.8 million, is one of the state's fastest-growing areas. It's far from being a tourist town, but it does have its share of touristy... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There If you're driving from San Francisco, Sacramento is about 90 miles east on I-80. From Los Angeles, take I-5 through the Central Valley directly into Sacramento. From North Lake Tahoe, get on I-80 west, and from South Lake Tah... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Business Hours -- The following are general open hours; specific establishments may vary. Banks: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm (some are also open Sat 9am-noon). Most banks and other outlets offer 24-hour access to automated teller machines (AT... Continue reading »
Sacramento Travel Experiences
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Truckin'
Sometimes the lights all shinin' on me Other times I can barely see Lately it occurs to me, WHAT A LONG STRANGE TRIP IT'S BEEN! I'm... Continue reading »
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Sacto
"I'll tell you what Sac is known for: It's a barbecue city, a porch city. It's hot here. We cook outdoors. We kick it on the porch. That... Continue reading »
Popular Sacramento Hotels
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