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Inside Background
Architecture 
The heart of Sacramento is found downtown and in Old Sacramento's 28-acre...
Last edited: November 30, 2006
Culture 
Sacramento has the distinction of having been named by Time Magazine...
Last edited: October 07, 2007
Health & Safety 
According to the Sacramento website www.discovergold.... tourist travel in...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
History 
For about a thousand years before Spanish explorer, Gabriel Moraga "discovered...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Because Sacramento has more trees than any Califoria metropolitan area, it is...
Last edited: June 02, 2009
Recommended Reading 
 In Print:  Want to know the best restaurants, markets, and bakeries in...
Last edited: January 12, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Wondering what to do in Sacramento, where to go or how to get there? No...
Last edited: May 01, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
In Sacramento, clear skies are the norm and anything under 70 degrees is...
Last edited: May 01, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Getting Around 
Getting around in a big city can be hair-pulling-out frustrating. Missing your...
Last edited: May 29, 2008
Public Transportation 
The Sacramento International Airport lies just north of the city. As your plane...
Last edited: May 29, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Hailed as one of the country's most accessible larger cities, Sacramento can be...
Last edited: May 29, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
There's a lot of history in Sacramento, especially Old Sacramento. Museums...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Nightlife 
What'll it be, hmm? A margarita? A White Russian? Or maybe a Cosmopolitan is...
Last edited: June 24, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
It doesn't get much fresher than this.  Check out the Sunday Farmers' Market...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
The Performing Arts 
If you've got the time, Sacramento has the performing arts venue to satisfy...
Last edited: October 01, 2007
Shopping 
What do you want? Clothes, books, jewelry, specialty items, fun stuff? You'll...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Sports & Activities 
While any hotel you might stay in these days usually provides a fitness room...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
One Day in Sacramento 
Any first-time visitor should start in Old Sacramento.  The Discovery Museum...
Last edited: May 29, 2008
River City Saloon 
This little gem has a sign that say's it's almost historical. Why?  The...
Last edited: August 30, 2009
Something For Everyone 
If you've ever gone to a strange city and wondered what to expect, or what...
Last edited: July 30, 2009
Capitol Park 
Capitol Park has a notable collection of specimen trees, some of them planted...
Last edited: September 04, 2008
Crocker Art Museum 
The Crocker is a great place regardless of your taste in art. Plus, just going...
Last edited: August 09, 2006
Escape Travel Tours & Vacations 
Quality fun time out in the beautiful city of Sacramento and other nearby...
Last edited: September 13, 2009
La Raza Galeria Posada 
La Raza Galeria Posada has continual exhibitions of Chicano/Latino/In...
Last edited: January 11, 2009
Studio Theatre 
The Studio Theatre is a small professional theatre company. Opened in 1994, The...
Last edited: September 04, 2006
The Actor's Workshop 
The Actor's Workshop of Sacrament o is a place for actors of all levels of...
Last edited: July 05, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Given Sacramento's diverse ethnicity, dining out can be an experience...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Late-night Dining 
Ink  eats and drinks 28th Street and N Avenue Comfort food with style Open until
Last edited: April 11, 2007
Dining in Sacramento 
If you’re looking for a unique dining experience with meals prepared by...
Last edited: June 20, 2008
Downtown Dining 
Downtown Sacramento is the place to go if you are tired of the chain...
Last edited: May 05, 2008
Andy Nguyen's 
Once seated in the small but ambiance filled restaurant, you are presented with...
Last edited: July 22, 2006
Famous Pizza 
Famous Pizza is located in Sacramento on the corner of 5th & Freeport.  It...
Last edited: June 02, 2008
Gaylord India Restaurant 
Gaylord India Restaurant has been serving authentic Indian cuisine for the last...
Last edited: June 10, 2009
Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar 
New restaurant located on the Sacramento River. Beautiful restaurant but they...
Last edited: June 26, 2008
Simon's Bar & Cafe 
It's a cosy bar and the man behind it all is a great man from Hongjkong who...
Last edited: November 01, 2007
The Waterboy 
 The Waterboy, located on Capitol Avenue in Sacramento offers fine dining in an...
Last edited: November 13, 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: July 20, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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