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Sacramento Tourist Attractions and Sacramento Sightseeing
(Sacramento, California - CA, USA)



Sacramento is awash with tourist attractions ranging from the historic sites to adventure theme parks and shopping areas. The town of Sacramento was founded by the Swiss, John Sutter, during the Gold Rush days of the mid-19th century, and Sutter's Fort marks the occasion.

In addition, Sacramento Zoo is very well laid out and one of the area's premier tourist attractions, while guided tours of the Sacramento River offer another aspect of the area. Here are some of Sacramento's top tourist attractions.

Sacramento Tourist Attractions: Spirit of Sacramento Riverboat Cruises - 110 L Street, Sacramento, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 916 552 2933
The Spirit of Sacramento Riverboat explores the shores and historic landmarks of Sacramento's American River aboard two 19th-century vessels. Cruise options include a short sightseeing trip, the longer Captain's Brunch cruise, Murder Mystery specialty event cruise, a sunset cruise and karaoke nights.
Sacramento tourist attraction open: daily
Sacramento tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts available for seniors and children




Sacramento Tourist Attractions: Sacramento Zoo - 3930 West Land Park Drive, Sacramento, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 916 264 7055
Sacramento Zoo, not far from Fairytale Town, is home to numerous exotic beasts from around the globe all in a beautiful and fitting setting for the animals. There are also interesting 'animal encounter' lectures at Sacramento Zoo's Amphitheater, with other attractions including the option of taking part in the 'Adopt an Animal' program, a playground area for children, a reptile house, landscaped gardens and a gift shop.
Sacramento tourist attraction open: daily, February to October - 09:00 to 16:00, November to January - 10:00 to 16:00
Sacramento tourist attraction admission: charge, child ages three to 12 years discount, children under three years free

Sacramento Tourist Attractions: Fairytale Town - 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 916 264 7462
Located near Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town is an old fashioned amusement park that has been around for a while, priding itself on its small scale and low-key attractions from children's fairytale books. Notable attractions include the boot of the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, the Crooked Mile, a pirate ship and puppet shows on weekends.
Sacramento tourist attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Sacramento tourist attraction admission: charge, child ages three to 12 years discount, children under three years free


Sacramento Tourist Attractions: Sutter's Fort - 2701 L Street, Sacramento, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 916 445 4422
Founded in 1839 as the first Euro-American settlement by John Augustus Sutter, a German-born Swiss immigrant, today Sutter's Fort attractions include a blacksmith's shop, prison, bakery and living quarters as well as farming livestock areas. Tours are provided with audio backing and staff at the fort dress up in original garb to create an authentic atmosphere.
Sacramento tourist attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Sacramento tourist attraction admission: charge

Sacramento Tourist Attractions: Westfield Shoppingtown Downtown Plaza Holiday Ice Rink - 7th and K streets on the K Street Mall, Sacramento, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 916 442 8575
The Westfield Shoppingtown Downtown Plaza Holiday Ice Rink features the life-sized Dickens Village and plenty of decorations and is a great place to visit if you are here in the wintertime and keen on sliding. The rink is also available for private bookings and lessons.
Sacramento tourist attraction open: November to mid-January, Sunday to Thursday - 12:00 to 20:00, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 to 22:00
Sacramento tourist attraction admission: charge, skate rental not included

 
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