This 19th-century granite building, modeled after the U.S. Capitol, is home to the California Legislature and houses a public museum.
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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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#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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#19 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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#21 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
Built in the late 19th century, this mansion was the official residence of the state's governor through the late 1960s.
Attraction type: Historic home; Museum; State park; Other
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- Oct 10, 2008 ""That was better than I thought it would be!""
- Dec 6, 2004 "Fun for the whole family."
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#22 of 100 attractions in Sacramento
Attraction type: Historic home
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- Jul 8, 2005 "It's gorgeous and getting better."
This 19th-century granite building was modeled after the U.S. Capitol.
Attraction type: Historic site; Government building; Architectural building; Tour
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The old cobblestone passageways provide a glimpse into Sacramento's past.
Attraction type: Historic walking area
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Once a working cannery, this building is now occupied by state offices and a gym.
Attraction type: Historic site
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