SACRAMENTO, CA

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Sacramento, CA
Sacramento

Situated at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River, Sacramento is a city of contrast, defying expectations that the capital of a state must be a bustling metropolis studded with sleek steel and glass towers. There are buildings fitting that description clustered downtown, but the heart of California's capital city has tree-shaded streets lined with elegant Victorian homes. Unlike most major metropolitan areas that grew from a civic center, Sacramento started from several small communities that grew together.

Today, within the sprawling metropolis, the influence of these original settlements can be seen throughout the city. Just a few minutes southeast of Sacramento International Airport along Interstate 5, Sacramento visitors are rewarded with sweeping views of the river meandering down to the Delta. Sacramento's tiny settlement grew explosively with the discovery of gold. Disappointed gold-seekers returned from the gold fields and founded the surrounding towns. Today, the Sacramento region extends west from Davis and Woodland to the lovingly preserved frontier town of Auburn,... more

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3 reviews of Sacramento, CA
Sacramento
Submitted by:STAR4HIRE
March 5, 2008
Another must see and do is rafting down the American River. The rapids are wonderful no stronger than a 3 and so much fun. you can rent a raft yourself if you are experienced or take a guided tour. Great for Spring and Summer fun!... More
Another must see and do is rafting down the American River. The rapids are wonderful no stronger than a 3 and so much fun. you can rent a raft yourself if you are experienced or take a guided tour. Great for Spring and Summer fun!
Date of Trip to : August2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1001-$2000
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Submitted by:JSkutnik
October 4, 2007
Best to see Sacramento at sunrise. Take a jogging tour of the citystarting with Old Town Go to the State Capitol and enjoy the Arboretum to the east. They have a very nice Vietnam War Memorial on the eastside of the Arboretum. The downtown area is pedestrian friendly. The Railroad museum is a \MUST\ for people of all ages.... More
Best to see Sacramento at sunrise. Take a jogging tour of the citystarting with Old Town Go to the State Capitol and enjoy the Arboretum to the east. They have a very nice Vietnam War Memorial on the eastside of the Arboretum. The downtown area is pedestrian friendly. The Railroad museum is a \MUST\ for people of all ages.
Date of Trip to : August1995
Purpose of your trip: Business
Cost of your stay: $500-$1000
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Submitted by:RQuist2
October 4, 2007
Sackatomato Excremento...Born and raised in Sacramento I might be a bit jaundiced in my opinions. If you want to see the result of rampant building without any discernible goal beyond putting money in a builder's pocket check out Sacramento and environs. As far as I'm concerned Sacramento is a great place to be from... Far from. The strongest impression I have of the town (I hesitate to use the word \city\ in its regard) is that it's a huge suburb searching frantically for a downtown. If you go ... More
Sackatomato Excremento...Born and raised in Sacramento I might be a bit jaundiced in my opinions. If you want to see the result of rampant building without any discernible goal beyond putting money in a builder's pocket check out Sacramento and environs. As far as I'm concerned Sacramento is a great place to be from... Far from. The strongest impression I have of the town (I hesitate to use the word \city\ in its regard) is that it's a huge suburb searching frantically for a downtown. If you go confine yourself to the American River Parkway and Old Town. There's a cool train museum and Sutter's Fort is worth a look. But be warned if you get off the freeway in Sacramento you will probably need an expensive GPS to find your way back through the labyrinth of surface streets. Best of luck.
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Under $500
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