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#1 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
Attraction type: Government building; Architectural building; History museum; Museum; Historic site
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- Oct 8, 2009 "Sacramento in July"
- Jul 25, 2009 "Grand Capitol."
- Aug 15, 2007 "Fantastic Tour"
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#2 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
North America's largest railroad museum draws more than 500,000 train enthusiasts annually.
Attraction type: History museum; Transportation museum; Specialty museum; Museum
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- Oct 20, 2009 "Trainload of fun"
- Jul 4, 2009 "Awesome museum!"
- Jul 1, 2009 "A RR museum for people who don't even like trains . . ."
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#3 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
The Crocker is a great place regardless of your taste in art. Plus, just going to see the incredible architecture is worth the trip. But the many different types of art that are featured will keep you
Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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- Oct 9, 2009 "Beautiful Space, Beautiful Art"
- Jul 28, 2009 "Crocker Art Museum -- FABULOUS!"
- Jul 1, 2007 "Beautiful old buildings with modern addition"
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#4 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
Attraction type: Historic site
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- Oct 30, 2009 "Old Town Saloon"
- Oct 28, 2009 "Excellent place to relax after a day in Old Sac!"
- Oct 26, 2009 "Travelling back into the Old West"
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#5 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
This historic area of restored buildings, museums and novelty shops brings life to the Sacramento waterfront.
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Neighborhood; River; Museum; Tour; Landmark/point of interest
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- Oct 20, 2009 "Great afternoon trip"
- Sep 25, 2009 "Old Sacramento love"
- Aug 29, 2009 "Great times in Old Sacramento"
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#6 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
This interactive science museum for children includes a wide range of exhibits and a planetarium.
Attraction type: Natural history museum; Science museum
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- Sep 15, 2009 "Your Kids Will Love This Museum"
- Jan 24, 2008 "Not worth your time."
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#7 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Transportation museum; Other
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- Aug 18, 2007 "Fantastic!"
- Aug 23, 2003 "Towe Auto Museum"
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#8 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
Attraction type: Architectural building
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#9 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
Attraction type: Educational site; Amusement/theme park
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- Jul 5, 2008 "Good value & diversion for preschoolers"
- Sep 23, 2007 "Wonderful for small kids"
- Jan 14, 2005 "Fairytale"
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#10 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
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, then Capitol Park is a must see in Sacramento...
Attraction type: Government building; State park; Park; Jogging path/track; Garden
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- Jul 19, 2009 "Great Park"
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#11 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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- Sep 10, 2009 "Space Station- Sacramento"
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#12 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
With the all new Hook's Lagoon, this waterpark offers great summertime fun.
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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- Aug 11, 2009 "Great Place, Kids had a Blast ,and their going back."
- Aug 25, 2008 "Nice but not heated"
- Aug 7, 2006 "Avoid this Park - Much to expensive and poorly run"
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#13 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
Attraction type: Tour
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- Sep 15, 2009 "Fabulous, Phenomenal Velocab in Sacramento"
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#14 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
With over 70 dealers, this spot is a mall for antiques.
Attraction type: Antique shop
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- Jun 29, 2009 "Great Selection & Great Prices"
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#16 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
Attraction type: Park; Jogging path/track
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- May 17, 2004 "I Walk There Every Day - Love It"
- May 10, 2004 "Please feed the birds healthy food!"
- Jan 4, 2004 "Love the Scenic View"
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#17 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
This modern museum explores the history of California through a collection of exhibits and archives.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; History museum
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- Aug 10, 2008 "Great Museum"
- Jul 24, 2005 "An interesting, enjoyable museum"
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#18 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
Recreation of John Sutter's fort.
Attraction type: Historic village; Architectural building; Other
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- Jul 1, 2007 "Sacramento history"
- Jan 17, 2005 "A great place to teach the kids some history about the old west!"
- Jan 14, 2005 "The original"
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#19 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
A 250-acre 18-hole golf course.
Attraction type: Golf course
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- Jun 19, 2009 "A good choice in the Sacramento area"
- Jan 6, 2002 "Good golfing experience"
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#20 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
This professional theater company focuses on the staging of new plays.
Attraction type: Theater
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- Sep 12, 2009 "Sacramento is fortunate to have this hidden gem"
- Aug 17, 2007 "terrible customer service"
- Sep 10, 2003 "Paul & Phil Were Excellent"
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