Sightseeing in Sacramento - what to see. Complete travel guide

Two Native American groups of people – Nisenans and Modoc – were the first settlers on the territory of modern Sacramento. These people were mostly hunting and gathering food to survive. In 1799, the Spanish arrived in this land and started thoroughly exploring the region of modern California’s capital. Gabriel Moraga was the leader of this exploration team. He was amazed by the beauty and generosity of this land. The Mexican government, who the territory belonged to, didn’t develop this region. In 1839, John Sutter, an immigrant from the Swiss city of Liestal, arrived here and founded a small settlement.
The Capitol is one of the most eye-catching administrative buildings in the city. The California State Capitol is home to the government of the American state. The construction of the Capitol started in 1861 and lasted roughly thirteen years. When the building was almost finished, it was added to the registry of historic landmarks. The California State Capitol looks much like the Capitol building in Washington. Two columns support the flat roof of the building. There is a balustrade on top of Capitol. Large arched windows add harmony to the gorgeous building.

Do you like cars? There is an interesting thematic museum in Sacramento that is a favorite venue of numerous residents and guests of California. The collection features cars of different brands and tells visitors about the development of transport in the United States. It is very interesting to see how cars were changing over the decades. Moreover, there is a special area featuring cars that guests can buy during their visit to the museum. The collection starts with the first electricity powered car manufactured in 1899.

The international airport in Sacramento receives many flights from all parts of the world every day. It takes more than twenty hours to fly to this city from Europe. Note that most flights to Sacramento are connecting flights and require a change. Many passengers need to make one change in a large European airport, then fly to a large U.S. city, and make one more change to a domestic flight to Sacramento. Multiple buses and trams are great for getting around in the city. Of course, tourists are always welcome to rent a car at the airport in Sacramento.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Sacramento and surroundings
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National and city parks around Sacramento
♥ Local Park 'Miller Park Boat Launch' , 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Lower American River' , 3.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Powde' , 11.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'McClellan' , 13.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Wilderness Park 'Skyline' , 19.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Miller Park Boat Launch' , 2.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Local Park 'Lower American River' , 3.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Local Park 'Powde' , 11.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'McClellan' , 13.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Wilderness Park 'Skyline' , 19.4 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Sacramento and around
♥ Art museum 'Crocker Art Museum' Sacramento, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Crocker Art Museum' Sacramento, 1.1 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Sacramento from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Stairs Half Dome
From the series “Furious Footways Around the World That Make You Dizzy”
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Distance from Sacramento center - 195 km.
Travellers who want to test the strength of the Half-Dome staircase personally should prepare for a long and difficult event. A long transition in the park with a length of more than 13 km is awaiting for them, and then more than 3 km along a difficult mountainous terrain. The final step of the route will be a ladder with a length of about 400 meters. The staircase was designed as far back as 1919 by members of the Sierra Club. It was intended specifically for those who do not have special climbing equipment, but want to enjoy the scenery of the Yosemite Park from a bird's eye view. …
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Winchester House
From the series “Deserted Places Causing the Feeling of Chill”
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Distance from Sacramento center - 145.9 km.
On that day, the rich widow decided to rebuild the house completely. She made it incredibly confusing. There were about forty stairways and corridors in the mansion. In such a way Sarah Winchester tried to hide herself from ghosts chasing her. Some locals still won’t agree to step on the threshold of the cursed house. You can easily get lost in this old mansion. There are more than 2 000 doors, about 10 000 windows and a large number of rooms of all shapes and sizes. For many years, the deserted house frightens local residents. Not all of them dare to look into the empty eye sockets of windows while passing by. …
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Lake Tahoe
From the series “The Cleanest Lakes and Rivers of the Planet”
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Distance from Sacramento center - 133.8 km.
His main aim was to find the river in these mountainous regions but he found the lake of the transcendent beauty. When the lake was found the researchers from the whole world wanted to explore it. This place became popular among tourists after the Olympic games of 1960. Since that time, there has left a wonderful tourism infrastructure. Near the lake, you can see some cosy hotels and several ski slopes of all difficulty levels. Fans of walks will fall in love with this place. During the whole year near the lake, you can order an interesting excursion. …
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Rosewood to Open a Hotel in Rome in Three Buildings
The Rosewood hotel in Rome is destined to be popular. It is located in the heart of the capital where it occupies the entire block. The hotel will consist of three historic buildings that date back to the beginning of the 20th century. The BNL headquarters building is the central part of the hotel. Originally designed by Marcello Piacentini, a famous Italian architect, the building was reimagined to meet modern standards of hospitality. The engineering company Jacobs and Australian BAR Studio specializing in interior design formed the new look of the historic attraction, paying great respect for the Piacentini’s legacy.
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23.01.2021
The Rosewood hotel in Rome is destined to be popular. It is located in the heart of the capital where it occupies the entire block. The hotel will consist of three historic buildings that date back to the beginning of the 20th century. The BNL headquarters building is the central part of the hotel. Originally designed by Marcello Piacentini, a famous Italian architect, the building was reimagined to meet modern standards of hospitality. The engineering company Jacobs and Australian BAR Studio specializing in interior design formed the new look of the historic attraction, paying great respect for the Piacentini’s legacy.

23.01.2021
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