 Discover Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
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Sacramento is the state capital of California. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Central Valley, it is also the county seat of Sacramento County. The city has a population of 470,000 (2011 estimate), and is the economic center of the Sacramento metropolitan area, which has a population of 2.1 million people.
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California State Capitol
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The history of Sacramento goes back to 1839, when it was established as a trading town. Initially founded as a farming town, Sacramento got a boost when co-founder James W Marshall discovered gold, sparking a gold rush to the area. The city of Sacramento was incorporated in 1850, making it the oldest city in the state to be incorporated.
In 1854, Sacramento was made the capital of California when the state legislature was relocated from Monterey. The California State Capitol in Sacramento was built between 1860 and 1874 in the Classical Revival style.
Sacramento enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Its winters are mild and damp while its summers hot and dry. Many mornings tend to by foggy, especially between December and January.
Visiting Sacramento, California
The Sacramento International Airport receives flights from major cities in the United States. The taxi fare from airport to downtown Sacramento is $27 one way.
If you're driving to Sacramento, take Interstate 80 from San Francisco or I-5 heading north from Los Angeles.
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Places of Interest in Sacramento, California
- California State Capitol
- California State Railroad Museum
- Cesar Chavez Park
- Crocker Art Museum
- Folsom Lake
- Sacramento History Museum
- Sacramento Zoo
- State Indian Museum
- Sutter's Fort
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