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California State Railroad Museum
Ollie #1 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 119 reviews
North America's largest railroad museum draws more than 500,000 train enthusiasts annually.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; History Museums; Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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American River Bicycle Trail
Ollie #2 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Part of the American Discovery Trail, this path is exclusively for non-motorized use, and it extends throughout the city.
Attraction type  Biking Trails
Distance  3.9 km from city centre
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Crocker Art Museum
Ollie #3 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Owner description: The Crocker Art Museum was one of the first art museums in the U.S. and is now one of the leading art institutions in California. Established in 1885,...... more » Owner description: The Crocker Art Museum was one of the first art museums in the U.S. and is now one of the leading art institutions in California. Established in 1885, the Museum features one of the country’s finest collections of Californian art, exceptional holdings of master drawings, a comprehensive collection of international ceramics, as well as European, Asian, African, and Oceanic art. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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California State Capitol and Museum
Ollie #4 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
This 19th-century granite building, modeled after the U.S. Capitol, is home to the California Legislature and houses a public museum.
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings; History Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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American River Parkway
Ollie #5 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
A picturesque 23-mile stretch of land along the American River that offers visitors wonderful scenic beauty.
Attraction type  Parks; Bodies of Water
Distance  13.7 km from city centre
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California Capitol
Ollie #6 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
This 19th-century granite building was modeled after the U.S. Capitol.
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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California Delta
Ollie #7 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: A unique 1,000-mile waterway labyrinth fed by five major rivers, including the Sacramento River and the San Joaquin River. Popular boating, fishing...... more » Owner description: A unique 1,000-mile waterway labyrinth fed by five major rivers, including the Sacramento River and the San Joaquin River. Popular boating, fishing and houseboating river. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  53.9 km from city centre
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California Automobile Museum
Ollie #8 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: The mission of the California Automobile Museum is to educate and entertain while preserving and promoting the automobile and its influence on our...... more » Owner description: The mission of the California Automobile Museum is to educate and entertain while preserving and promoting the automobile and its influence on our lives. The Museum is open daily from 10am - 6pm (last admission 5pm) and every 3rd Thursday until 9pm. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Old Sacramento
Ollie #9 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 112 reviews
This historic area of restored buildings, museums and novelty shops brings life to the Sacramento waterfront.
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Crest Theater
Ollie #10 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Opened in 1949, the spectacular Crest quickly became the city's top theater, which it remains today.
Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Fairytale Town
Ollie #11 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks; Educational Sites
Distance  4.0 km from city centre
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Sacramento Theatre Company
Ollie #12 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
One of the two professional theater companies in Sacramento.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Sutter's Fort
Ollie #13 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Recreation of John Sutter's fort.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Capitol Park
Ollie #14 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  State Parks; Government Buildings; Jogging Paths/ Tracks; Parks; Gardens
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Governor's Mansion
Ollie #15 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Built in the late 19th century, this mansion was the official residence of the state's governor through the late 1960s.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; State Parks; Museums
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Funderland
Ollie #16 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  4.7 km from city centre
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William Land Park
Ollie #17 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  4.8 km from city centre
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McKinley Park
Ollie #18 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
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Sacramento Zoo
Ollie #19 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
3.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Children and adults alike delight in this zoo's almost 400 species of wildlife.
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  4.3 km from city centre
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Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Ollie #20 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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