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Old Sacramento Waterfront, Sacramento

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A National Historic Landmark District known as "Old Sac," Old Sacramento Waterfront showcases Victorian gold miner's architecture. The California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento History Museum, and the military museum are all located in this section of town. Walk through the streets for window-shopping and note the restored wagons. Many of the buildings, like the Eagle Theater, are open to the public. To visit Old Sacramento Waterfront on your trip to Sacramento, use our Sacramento sightseeing planning site.
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  • By potaracke
    A very nice area to bring the family to walk around some of the oldest buildings in all of California! Of course, you have the river with excursion boats that you can stay on or eat on. Restaurants...  more »
  • By hoteljunkies
    We have been coming to Old Sac for over 20 years. We have a lot of great memories. Now we come with our kids and stop at the candy shops. It will be nice when we can eat inside the restaurants...  more »
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