Sacramento, CA - Discount Hotels, Vacations, Resorts, Vacation Packages and Travel Guide Established as California's capital city in 1854, Sacramento is the seventh most populous city in the state of California. State capital, county seat, marketing center and transportation nexus, Sacramento has more to offer than just another field trip. Full of historical significance, Sacramento boasts its own historical monument sites. Sutter's Fort, built by John Sutter in the 19th century, stands as a testament to the old pioneer and Gold Rush days. Old Sacramento is a four block cobble-stoned section of the city, which was a commercial district during the time of the Gold Rush. It is now redeveloped into museums, restaurants and shops that preserve the character and historical charm of 19th century Sacramento. The California State Railroad Museum depicts the development of railroad travel, including 21 restored locomotives and train cars, and more than 40 interactive exhibits. Also housed in the city of Sacramento is the Governor's Mansion State Historic Park and the city's Historic Paddle wheeler, the...more
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Visit the past and step back in time to the California Gold Rush era in Old Sacramento. 
