Sacramento tours
And what better way to get to know all the best of this great city than with
and of its great tours? Sacramento tours get you to all the stories, the secrets,
the history and the details behind every one its famous venues. Learn the history
of the city, see the working of an authentic mill, discover the workings of California’s
government, see the importance of the railroad to California, and the future
in space exploration. Sound like a lot? It is, and every day of your vacation
will be day filled with the wonder and excitement that every one of these tours
delivers. Available year round, and accommodating every schedule group size and
price range, Sacramento tours will get you to all the best, and in the best ways
possible. Here’s a list of some of our most recommended sites, so find
your guide and let the adventures begin!
Discovery Museum Science and Space Center
(916) 575-3941
http://www.thediscovery.org/
3615 Auburn Blvd Sacramento CA (916) 575-3941 Entertaining and educational for all ages, the interactive exhibits at the Science & Space Center feature hands-on activities that stimulate curiosity, promote spontaneous exploration, develop self-expression, and encourage social interaction. Open all year Tuesday - Friday: 12noon to 5pm; Saturday - Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Sutter's Mill
530-622-3470
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=484
In El Dorado County East of Sacramento 530-622-3470 Sutter's Mill is a working replica of the original mill built in 1848. A video presentation along with authentic pieces of old timbers, axes, tools and other items from the 1800s are on display in the park museum and nearby Visitor Center. Open all year Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Golden State Museum
(916) 653-7524
http://www.goldenstatemuseum.org/
Golden State Museum 1020 O Street Sacramento, CA (916) 653-7524 The museum brings Californiaês rich history to life with a mix of traditional exhibits and state-of-the-art technology. Open all year Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.
California State Capitol Museum
(916) 324-0333
10TH St & Capitol Ave Sacramento CA 95814 (916) 324-0333 This is a working museum that features the function of government, the history of California, modern lawmaking and the future of the state. Open all year Daily 9:00 am - 4:00pm
Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
916-445-4422
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?
2701 L Street Sacramento, CA 95816 916-445-4422 Self-guided tours explain the history of the fort and the unique museum exhibits such as a carpenter's and blacksmith's shops, bakery, dining room, and living quarters. Open all year Daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Governor's Mansion State Historic Park
916-323-3047
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?
1526 H Street Sacramento, CA 95814 916-323-3047 An example of Victorian-Gothic architecture, the mansion has 15 rooms and five bathrooms with interior design reflecting a mixture of tastes, varying from the original Victorian to the various touches of the first ladies that lived there. Ronald Reagan was the last governor to live in the mansion. Open all year Daily 10:00am ® 4:00pm
California State Railroad Museum
916-445-7387
http://www.californiastaterailroadmuseum.org.
111 - I Street Sacramento CA 916-445-7387 One of the most popular attractions in Old Sacramento; it is also one of the largest railroad museums in the nation, housing many extravagantly refurbished locomotives from the 1860s through the 1960s. Visitors will get an insight into the era when trains were the fastest way to travel. Open all year Daily 10:00am ® 5:00pm
