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Attractions
Transcontinental and Sacramento Valley
railroads began in Old Sacramento. The 100,000-square-foot museum is the
finest and most visited of its kind in North America, displaying 21 restored
locomotives and cars, 1,000 fantastic toy trains, all-new exhibits
highlighting the human face of the railroad and the "Lost Spike". Daily
10AM-5PM Adults $8, youths ages 6-17 $3, ages 5 and under are free. Large
museum store located inside museum lobby. Same-ticket admittance to Central
Pacific Passenger Station (see listing under "Family Activities"). Six-mile
round-trip steam train rides operate weekends Apr-Sept. from the Central
Pacific Freight Depot in Old Sacramento. AE, DC, DI, MC, V, W.A.
California Peace Officers' Memorial
10th Street and Capitol Mall
Sacramento - 95815
Web:
www.camemorial.org
The beautiful bronze and granite edifice
memorializes the more than 1,300 courageous peace officers who have laid down
their lives "in the line of duty," serving their fellow Californians.
Eagle Theatre
925 Front Street
Sacramento - 95814
916-323-6343
916-327-0953 (fax)
Web:
www.californiastaterailroadmuseum.org
A reconstruction of California's first public
theater, originally opened in October 1849. A unit of the California State
Railroad Museum, free to school groups and visitors, featuring docent-led
programs on Sacramento history. Open Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. School groups
welcome with reservation. (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.)
W.A.
Big Four Building
113 I Street
Old Sacramento - 95814
916-445-7387
Web:
www.californiastaterailroadmuseum.org
Named for the "Big Four" of western railroading;
Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins, Collis P. Huntington and Charles Crocker.
Includes the Huntington & Hopkins Hardware Store Museum (open Thurs.-Sun.
11AM-4PM; 916-323-7234.) Railroad Museum Library (upstairs) is open Tues.-Sat.
1PM-5PM Call 916-323-8073 or visit our website to see what North America's
most extensive railroad reference library has to offer. W.A.
Aerospace Museum of California
5934 Price Ave.
McClellan - 95652
916-643-3192
916-643-0389 (fax)
The Aerospace Museum of California features the
new 37,500 sq ft Hardie Setzer Pavillion and air park with over 35 aircraft,
educational and interactive exhibits, education and center and expanded gift
shop. Look for the Da Vinci Experience April 20-August 19, 2007. Tours and
special event packages available. Hours of operation Tues.-Sat. 9a.m.-5p.m.
and Sun. 10a.m.-5p.m. Closed Monday
California State Indian Museum
2618 K Street
Sacramento - 95816
916-324-0971
Web:
www.parks.ca.gov
This museum displays the rich and diverse
culture of California's indigenous peoples. Call for information on seasonal
programs. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Year's Day). Adults $2, children 17 and under free. Fees subject to change
during special events. W.A.
Crocker Art Museum
216 O Street
Sacramento - 95814
264-5423
446-4563 (fax)
Web:
www.crockerartmuseum.org
The Crocker Art Museum, with its collection
spanning from 15th century to contemporary periods, is the oldest continually
operating public art museum in the West and is considered to be the finest
example of Victorian Italianate architecture in the United States. Public
tours, concerts and museum store. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. until 9
p.m.; closed Mon. and on major holidays. Adults $3-$6, children 6 and younger
admitted free. W.A.
B. F. Hastings Building
1000 2nd Street (Corner of 2nd and J Streets)
Old Sacramento - 95814
916-440-4263
This building housed the western terminus of
the Pony Express, the original California State Supreme Court, Theodore
Judah’s office and various commercial activities. Today it houses the Wells
Fargo History Museum and the Sacramento Visitors Center. Open daily 10 a.m.-5
p.m. Free. ATM, W.A
Pony Express Monument
Second and I Streets
Sacramento - 95814
In April 1860, 80 riders completed the
1,966-mile run on horseback to St. Joseph, Mo., in 10 days or less. In October
1861, the completion of Western Union's transcontinental telegraph put the "Express"
out of business. W.A.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
1017 11th Street
Sacramento - 95814
916-444-3071
916-443-3749 (fax)
Built in 1889. Its prominent architectural
design comes from 19th-century Paris, and the stained glass is from Austria.
Open daily. W.A.
Shepard Garden and Arts Center
3330 McKinley Blvd.
Sacramento - 95816
More than 25 blooming floral shows and creative
handcrafted art shows are held each year. Most of these shows are free to the
public. W.A.
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