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 Ode to almonds |
1701 C St Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 446 8439 |
The humble, yet tasty, almond ranks sixth among all exported U.S. foods, and brings Sacramento Valley growers over half a billion dollars a year. More than 4,000 area co-op growers truck their harvests to the historic processing plant in Sacramento. In the lobby of this massive old brick building, you can learn all about the growing, harvesting and processing of almonds. In the gift shop, stand in amazement at how many different ways a single nut can be processed, packaged and, of course, purchased. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History & Future of California Politics |
10th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 324 0333 http://capitolmuseum.ca.gov/ |
Surrounded by a lush green park, the Capitol Building in downtown Sacramento is an impressive display of neoclassical architecture. It serves as the political center of California, a symbol of the discourse and laws that shape the state and its inhabitants. Exhibits within the building's museum offer a thorough narrative of California history. It is a popular site among tourists, and it is not uncommon to witness wedding parties posing for pictures or locals enjoying picnics in the grassy areas around the building. Admission to the Capitol Building and its museum is free. Consult the website for information about tours, exhibits, and upcoming events at the Capitol. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Modern technology recreates the past |
Capitol Building (10th and L streets) Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 324 0333 http://www.capitolmuseum.ca.gov/ |
Operating continuously since the day the doors first opened in 1869, this building is where the State of California's legislature meets. By the late 1970s, the building was declared seismically unsafe and had become an eyesore. The Legislature decided to stay in its traditional home and authorized a massive restoration. Today, from the intricate tile work on the front lobby floor to the lovingly etched filigreed detail in alcoves under the rotunda, the craftsmanship of a bygone era is evident. Docent guided tours are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Native California culture |
2618 K St Sacramento, CA 95816 United States +1 916 324 0971 http://www.parks.ca.gov |
Located next to Sutter's Fort, this museum displays history from the Native American perspective. View intricately woven baskets, ceremonial dance regalia, sacred objects, headdresses, native instruments and other cultural items used by California's native people. Themes surrounding the natural world and its connection to the spiritual world add a rich contrast to the exhibits. Enjoy self-guided audio tours, which are activated by pushing indicated buttons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic architecture |
1017 11th St (on the K Street Mall) Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 444 3071 http://www.blessedsaccathedral... |
Across K Street Mall from the Regional Transit (RT) Cathedral Square train stop, is an edifice sculpted in the classic architectural mode. Patisian cathedrals such as Notre Dame inspired its theme, as evidenced by its ascending niched pillars directing worshipers' eyes upward to twin, asymmetrical bell towers. At the front entrance, a mountainous flight of stairs ascends to tall wooden doors. The interior has various saintly sculptures carved in wood, and well-worn wooden pews. A large circular, stained-glass window, crafted in Italy, illuminates the central altar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Small urban oasis |
At 10th street between I and J Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 277 6060 |
The native plant landscaping would make the park's namesake, the United Farm Worker union founder, proud: a green oasis amid the concrete jungle of downtown Sacramento. This small open space has tall old palm trees, flowers and grass and is a great place to relax during the day. Many times during the year, various musicians play on temporary stages set up on the small northern meadow. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Renew your body, mind and soul |
3260, J Street Sacramento, CA 95816 United States +1 916 798 9861 http://www.dragonflybodytherap... |
The spa specializes in endermologie, which uses traditional massage therapy to create a new feel and look. Endermologie helps flush out the toxins in the body, gets the lymphatic system back up and working. Dragonfly provides high-end service without the price to go with it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Furnishings and Architecture |
1526 H Street Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 323 3047 http://www.parks.ca.gov |
The Governor's mansion, built in 1877, has 14-foot ceilings, crystal chandeliers, ornate moldings, Persian carpets, Italian marble fireplaces and French mirrors. Many Governors' wives, including Nancy Reagan, have remodeled the home. Among the famous guests who stayed in the mansion were Teddy Roosevelt and Jack Kennedy. Each room is furnished from a different era, so the tour is also a history of furniture. Tours are on the hour and guides must accompany visitors. Tours are USD1 for adults (16 and over); under 16 is admitted free. The gift shop is filled with historic memorabilia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History entombed |
1000 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818 United States +1 916 448 5665 http://www.oldcitycemetery.com/ |
More than 20,000 pioneers from the Gold Rush era (1840s) "rest in peace" here, including John A. Sutter, Jr. (founder of Sacramento), Edwin Bryant Crocker and Mark Hopkins (two of the "Big Four" of railroading). This well-maintained Historic City Cemetery was established in 1849. You will find fresh air, beautiful flowers, art sculptures and historical facts. You can easily spend several hours exploring the history entombed on this 28-acre site. Self-guided tour maps are available at the entrance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Transportation and entertainment hub |
K Street (From sixth to 12th streets) Sacramento, CA 95814 United States |
Starting at the fountains and grove of dwarf palms outside the Convention Center at 13th and K Streets, the mall extends six blocks west to the Downtown Plaza. Along the way there are two specialty movie theaters (Esquire IMAX and The Crest, a renovated repertory theater), diverse shops, bars, sidewalk cafes and restaurants. Through the years, artists have graced some of the old buildings with murals. A Regional Transit train periodically interrupts the life of the mall to pick up and drop off commuters and shoppers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Recreational urban oasis |
601 Alhambra Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95819 United States +1 916 277 6060 |
This is the most photogenic park in Sacramento. This park, recently refurbished, is also a haven for amateur sports enthusiasts. Baseball fields, horseshoe sand pits, a soccer field, and tennis courts are available. Picnickers will find tables and barbecue apparatus scattered around this large park, measuring four blocks square. The wholesome atmosphere is reinforced by plenty of sturdy wooden playground equipment, jungle gyms, swings and slides for the kids. Joggers living in nearby Midtown neighborhoods make extensive use of the trail circling the park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Complete convention center |
1400 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 808 5291 http://www.sacramenities.com/c... |
Come catch various events at the Sacramento Convention Center, and let this attractive city enthrall you on your visit. The center has 134,000 square feet of flexible exhibit area, a ball room, a registration area, a garden terrace, a Memorial Center and a Theater Center. Check out the various shows and performances or hold your own conventions, meetings and exhibitions here. Contact it for award-winning catering services and sample some of the freshest and most contemporary cuisine. Book today! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Body treatment |
3260, J Street Sacramento, CA 95816 United States +1 916 444 5824 http://www.skinsanctuary.com |
Pamper your skin and body at Skin Sanctuary. The establishment has created a serene place where an individual can relax and avail of time honored methods in therapy for skin care. All their treatments target specific skin needs and pamper the body. Facials, make-up, body treatments, waxing, massage, and other specialty treatments are also available. Skin, its appearance and health are the primary concerns of Skin Sanctuary. Please call or email for appointments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical fort in downtown |
2701 L St Sacramento, CA 95816 United States +1 916 445 4422 http://www.parks.ca.gov/defaul... |
Originally built in 1839, Sutter's Fort is symbolic of the Gold Rush era in California. It is equipped with 12 cannons and a jail. Costumed docents re-enact living history as mountain men, traders, trappers and blacksmiths. View replicas of covered wagons or watch while docents make handicrafts. A self-guided audio tour is a good way to experience all this fort has to offer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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