Took the family here and we enjoyed just walking around. It's really interesting learning about a place that was there before any of the building standing around it today. Best time to go is when they have the staff wear costumes and perform the things that people did in those days. I recommend you go and check this, still open,... More

authentic and close. Shows what people lived like then and good history of gold rush. More

There is a lot to see if you are interested in history. The docents are wonderful. A docent had Sutter's office open on the day we visited. He sat at Sutter's desk and answered questions, which added to the experience. More

Very comprehensive setup with lots of docents re-creating life and times of 1850's gold rush and western settlement of Sacramento. (Not sure if this park is still open with CA budget cuts). More

Visited on a HOT, over 100 deg. day, dusty, crowded, O.K. but visit another time of year. More

It's laid back, and the volunteers are friendly. Go at your own pace and explore it! More

Parking is kind of a pain around the park, but it's worth it to see the historical actors. Need more information about the treatment of local Native peoples though. Next door to tiny State Indian Museum. More

There are a lot of exhibits contained within, cannon, etc. It's interesting how the fort was designed, placement of cannon, etc. It's good for a couple of hours, and very close to downtown Sacramento. They have a cooper exhibit too, drugstore, general store, gun repair shop, and other odds and ends. More

Larger than you think. Not a prime trip objective but well worth the time. California Native American museum is in the same area. More