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Capitol Park

Sacramento, CA
Ranked #6 of 84 attractions in Sacramento
5.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Government Buildings, Jogging Paths/ Tracks, Parks, Gardens
Activities: Jogging
Traveler Description: Capitol Park has a notable collection of specimen trees, some of them planted in the 1880s. If you are a fan of trees or like seeing unusual plants... more »
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Lovely pretty much any time of year, especially in the spring when the peerless rose garden is in bloom. Sit on a bench, watch the breeze sway the trees, and contemplate the meaning of life. Great spot. More

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Bedford
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Beautifully landscaped, with plants and trees identified for the curious. Several small memorial areas, spacious grounds--makes for a pleasant walk. More

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MIAMI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

on 40 acres, with memorials, trees from varying locations, statues, ponds, etc. More

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San Francisco, California
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

I come here to see the roses all the time and walk this great park ! The trees and flowers are amazing as well as cactus garden it's a very special place to stroll not to mention to have wedding photos in ! Very clean nice park to enjoy the Sunny days in More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

It is a nice place to walk around or do an afternoon run, it is really calm. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Nice place in downton to run/walk for exercise. Lots of displays More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

The park has beautiful gardens and memorials. A stroll through the park is wonderful. Last summer, we attended a wedding in the park, the wedding in the rose garden was fantastic. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

beautiful place, if you like history you can find out everything about Californian history. Love it during Christmas time. also great to sit outside. I eat htere regularly on my lunch break during summer More

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West Sacramento, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

The Capital Building lights are beautiful. Safe and Nestled through acres of trees. We ride bikes through the paths every night. Its open every day. Tours run each hour through the architecture and history. call for tickets 916-324-0333 More

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Sacramento, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

This neo-classical building is beautiful inside and out - beautifully lit at night and during Christmas there are free performances when the legislature is out for the holiday. More

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