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Sacramento California

INTRODUCTION

Sacramento is California’s long-time state capital and the state’s seventh largest city. Located in the Central Valley, Sacramento is one of the few large California cities known more for its livability than for its tourism potential. The city gives easy access to several of the regions top attractions (Reno, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe?) while maintaining its easygoing friendly feel.

HISTORY

In 1839 John Sutter arrived in the Sacramento area and formed Sutter’s Fort as a regional trading center. With the help of local Native American’s he planted large amounts of fruit trees. This began the areas importance as an agricultural center. The area grew during the gold rush era and was eventually turned into a city by Sutter’s son, who named the city Sacramento because of the local economically important Sacramento River. In 1854 the city became the state capital of California.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The downtown area is mainly comprised of poorly marked one-way’s making it tricky driving and parking for non-residents.

ATTRACTIONS

California State Capitol?
Sutter's Fort?
Old Sacramento?

RESTAURANTS

LODGING