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| State | California | |
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| Residents | 485.199 (2014) | |
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Sacramento is the capital of the American state California. It ekes out its unknown existence alongside the great San Francisco and Los Angeles wrongly, as this travel guide shows.
background
In the southern part of the Sacramento Valley at the tributary of the American River in the Sacramento River located many tourists know on the way from the Bay Area in the Sierra Nevada Sacramento almost only in passing.
But Sacramento is too good to ignore it and offers more than just the seat of government of the ex-governor Arnie Schwarzenegger. It has been the capital of the well-known state since 1854.
Numerous green areas and parks invite you to linger and stroll, historical buildings and squares offer information from past centuries, huge shopping malls satisfy the desire to buy.
getting there
By plane
The Sacramento International Airport offers connections to and from numerous states of the United States (included Hawaii) as Mexico. It is located approx. 15 km northwest of the city center. Offers an inexpensive bus transfer Yolobus Route 42.
By train
The Amtrack- Station is on 401 I Street. For timetable information see [1].
By bus
The Greyhound Bus station is at 715 L Street. For timetable information see [2]
In the street
Sacramento is located at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Interstate 80, and Highways 50 and 99.
- San Francisco 87 miles
- South Lake Tahoe 105 miles
- Reno 135 miles
- los Angeles 384 miles
- Yosemite National Park 167 miles
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Churches
Castles, chateaux and palaces
Buildings
bridges
- 1 Tower bridge (Railway lift bridge).
the Tower Bridge of Sacramento is definitely worth a visit. It is a beautiful architectural building and runs over the Sacramento River.
Monuments
Museums
- California State Railroad Museum. A Dorado for railway fans, or those who want to become one. On the verge of 'Old Sacramento' It is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
- Old Sacramento State Historic Park. The Old town from Sacramento. West of the Capitol between the Interstate 5 and the Sacramento River located, offers Old Sac an insight into 19th century America.
- Sutter's fort. Sutter's Fort, located between K and L Streets and 26th and 28th Streets, was by Johann August Sutter built in 1839. The two-story main building in Adobe-Stil was completed between 1841 and 1843 and is today the only building in this rebuilt and renovated complex that has been preserved in its original substance. The State Historic Park is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. For visits Monday through Saturday it is recommended enough Quarters to be kept ready for the parking meters, parking is free on Sundays.
Streets and squares
Parks
Sacramento is one green City. In addition to numerous green areas and parks, many streets in the city center are lined with trees, so that one occasionally has the impression of driving through avenues.
As is almost the norm in the USA, the green spaces and parks are mostly very clean and well-kept.
- State Capitol Park Downtown, behind the Capitol between L and N Streets.
- William Land Park, between Freeport Blvd. and Interstate 5 exit Sutterville Road. There is that too Sacramento Zoo (small but nice).
- There are also extensive green spaces along the American River.
various
activities
- Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee is the largest and most important jazz festival in the USA. It takes place every year on the weekend of Memorial Day instead of.
shop
Shop 'till you drop it is also called in Sacramento. In addition to the obligatory huge shopping malls, the small shops in the area of the Capitol are also worth a visit.
- Arden Fair Mall, 1689 Arden Way on I-80 Arden Way exit.
- Downtown Plaza Shopping Center, 547 L Street between Old Sacramento and Capitol.
- Roseville Galleria. Approximately 23 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento, easily accessible from I-80 (Eureka Rd exit).
- Fry's Electronics, 4100 Northgate Blvd., I-80, exit at Northgate Blvd.. Computers and electrical goods.
kitchen
Cheap
medium
Upscale
nightlife
Cheap
medium
Upscale
accommodation
- Best Western Expo Inn, 1413 Howe Avenue. Tel.: 1 916 922-9833, 1 800 643-4422 (Toll-free), Fax: 1 916 922-3384.
- Courtyard Sacramento Airport Natomas, 2101 River Plaza Drive. Tel.: 1 916 922-1120, Fax: 1 916 922-1872.
- Courtyard Sacramento Midtown, 4422 Y Street. Tel.: 1 916 455-6800, 1 800 321-2211 (Toll-free), Fax: 1 916 669-1031.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas, 2730 El Centro Road. Tel.: 1 916 923-7472, Fax: 1 916 923-7482.
- Motel 6 Sacramento-Old Sacramento North, 227 Jibboom Street. Tel.: 1 916 441-0733, Fax: 1 916 446-5941.
- Residence Inn Sacramento Airport Natomas, 2410 West El Camino Avenue. Tel.: 1 916 649-1300, Fax: 1 916 649-1395.
- Residence Inn Sacramento Cal Expo, 1530 Howe Avenue. Tel.: 1 916 920-9111, 1 800 218-7214 (Toll-free), Fax: 1 916 921-5664.
- SpringHill Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas, 2555 Venture Oaks Way. Tel.: 1 916 925-2280, Fax: 1 916 925-2290.
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security
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/ (en) - Official website of Sacramento
