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Old Sacramento

2nd St btwn 1st & Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
916-445-4209
Ranked #13 of 84 attractions in Sacramento
4.0 of 5 stars 195 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Neighbourhoods
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: This historic area of restored buildings, museums and novelty shops brings life to the Sacramento waterfront.
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UK
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123 reviews 123 reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
265 helpful votes 265 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This old town area has been nicely restored and has a good variety of shops. Situated along the river and the railway you can see how the town would have looked (minus the speciality shops of course). They have boards up telling you about the history and it's a great place to wander around. My 21 year old godson who... More

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Prattville, Alabama, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I just love Old Sacramento. There are so many little shops and places to eat. There's a sunglasses/purse place that has awesome and cheap sunglasses. There's also a pretty large store that you can buy old records at. There are several stores with little knick-knacks and cool items. If you ever go to Sacramento, you should check it out (if... More

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Galt, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

My wife and i have gone here several times over the years. It is always alot of fun. All the little shops are great. I especially love it in Christmas time. We always do a carriage ride when we go. it is great for dates. More

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Boca Raton, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

One of the most authentic and best restored old towns we have seen. Situated beside the Sacramento River, 28 acres have been designated a National Historic Landmark District and State Historic Park. In 1848 when the California Gold Rush began, the town grew virtually overnight. The busy trading center for miners became the City of Sacramento. While convenient for travel... More

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Vacaville, California
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I love going to Old Sacramento ... we have been there numerous times. There are many good places to eat, and lots and lots of shopping. More

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el dorado hills ca
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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We went there for New Year's Eve. Nice people and wonderful views of the river. Love the Delta King in the summertime. More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Unless you want Chinese-made souvenirs and fattening foods, skip this downtown attraction. There are much more attractive places to visit and see (like the state capital or the adjoining gardens. Sadly, this area has seen much better times. More

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Carmichael, California
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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If you want to step back in time and visit a bit of the Old West, come to Old Sacramento. The board sidewalks make for interesting walking. Some of the streets are cobblestone. There is a working railroad as well as an interesting railroad museum. There are great restaurants, some right on the water. You can watch boats motor or... More

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Mt. Pleasant, PA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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We just did the quick walk-through because the sidewalks were about to roll up for the night, but it seemed very cute and my son loved looking at all of the trains! More

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Granite Bay, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

The Sacramento History Museum provides undergound tours of the Old Sacramento area. The tour guides are very informative and its is fascinating seeing how the area was built higher due to flooding. Walking underneath Sacramento's old town area is an experience. More

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