SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – When visiting Sacramento, there are many sights to see that are historic to the city and to California.
Due to Sacramento’s abundance of museums, theaters and parks, the farm-to-fork capital is a destination for visitors and history buffs alike.
Here are some historic places to visit in Sacramento.
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Old Sacramento Waterfront
Sacramento’s waterfront historic site is one of the city’s landmarks filled with museums, boat rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, multiple restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops.
The area also has cobbled streets and the waterfront wheel is one of the main attractions.
Customers will also be greeted by the Old Sacramento Waterfront neon sign that lights up at night and can be seen from Interstate 5.
California State Capitol
Not only does the Capitol house the offices of the state legislature and governor, it also houses a museum and is the anchor of Capitol Park.
The museum has a statue of a California grizzly bear, reminiscent of the animal on the state flag.
On the first floor of the museum, visitors can tour the historic offices of the Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Governor of California, as well as two rotating exhibit halls.
Governor’s Mansion
The Governor’s Mansion can be seen in downtown Sacramento at 1526 H Street and has been known as the Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park since 1967.
After being built in 1877, the California government purchased the estate in 1903 and served as the residence of 14 governors. The mansion was not occupied by governors between 1967 and 2015 and had been unoccupied again since 2019.
Jerry Brown was the most recent governor to live in the mansion after $4.1 million worth of renovations. Current Governor Gavin Newsom does not live in the mansion after he and his family moved to a house in Fair Oaks in 2019, according to The Associated Press.
California State Indian Museum and Cultural Center
The State Indian Museum, one of the many museums Sacramento has to offer, showcases the culture of the native peoples of the state.
The museum is located in downtown Sacramento at 2618 K Street and is part of California’s state park system.
The museum was founded in 1996 with the goal “to educate the public about the history, culture, and contemporary life of California Indians and to honor their contributions to civilization,” according to the museum’s website.
To view the exhibits inside the museum, you must make an appointment in advance by purchasing tickets online at cimcc.org or by email at [email protected].
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
Sutter’s Fort Historic Park is located downtown at 2701 L Street. It was founded in 1839 and was originally called New Helvetia by its founder, John Sutter.
The park houses a museum and the area was once the home of the Nisenan people, according to the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The site is also available for weddings, events, and gatherings with an approved permit and state fee.
The park museum includes gifts and publications relating to Sutter’s Fort and state history.