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Sacramento City Travel Tips

Sacramento owes its existence to the efforts of a Swiss Immigrant John Sutter who was instrumental in putting it on the map. The city shares its history with the Gold Rush Phenomenon that came about in the mid 1800s. Now a city with more choices then one can think of when it comes to food, fun and frolic.

Tip 1 - A visit to the Sutter's Fort in Sacramento is for those who loved that part of American history that is entwined with memories of the Gold Rush. Sutter's Fort has a collection of artifacts from that era. Currently a State Historic Park the fort has been renovated recently and is visited by thousands of people each year.

Tip 2 - K Street Mall is for the shoppers, foodies and movie goers. All people who wish to visit Sacramento and have a good time with their families shouldn't give the K Street Shopping Mall area a miss.

Tip 3 - One of the first art museums in the west, the Crocker Art Museum has collections such as Asian Art, American and European Art, Photography and much more. Crocker was a privately held museum for a long time before opening its doors to the public in 1885.

Tip 4 - All those who would to visit the Old real west of the mid 1800s in its heydays should visit one of the last remnants from that era. Old Sacramento still retains its old world charm. There are museums, sightseeing options, landmarks and theaters one can choose from while visiting Old Sacramento. Currently a historic district with over 50 surviving buildings this is a must visit.

Tip 5 - Host to more than 400 animals Sacramento Zoo this is one of the biggest zoos in the country. It has grown from its original 4.2 acres to 14.3 acres presently. Since 1927 this zoo has grown from strength to strength and conducts conservation programs, classes and camps to inform young children on the importance of animals, conservation classes and much more.
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Art Galleries

An art gallery is a collection and exhibition of art (paintings, sculptures etc.) Art galleries or museums are means to showcase our culture to the modern generation. With dwindling interest in our culture and history, museums (art galleries) were started to draw the interest of public.

Art galleries are a means to showcase not just paintings but things belonging to different genres like music concerts, poetry. There are two types of art galleries: public art galleries and private art galleries. Public art galleries are owned by non-profitable organizations and publicly owned. Private art galleries exhibit the art galleries of famous artists to commercially sell the arts (paintings). Private art galleries are generally set up in the urban areas for profit making. With growing interest in the market for contemporary art, the private art galleries are on the increase. The contemporary art exhibitions are generally based on a theme.

Art Gallery explanation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_museum

There was a time when parents used to take there children to art galleries (museums) and its purpose was spreading awareness about our culture and history. But now with the busy life everyone is leading, there is a little time for such things and hence museums are on a decline. Funds for the publicly owned galleries are minimal. Steps should be taken by the government to arrange for funds for museums.

Sacramento has very good number of art galleries. In your travel to Sacramento, CA you can visit number of art galleries depending on your taste. Some of them are The Art of Food and Living Cafe, Doiron Gallery, University Art Ctr, 20th Street Art Gallery and Art Found Gallery. Art found gallery is profound in bronze works. 20th Street Art Gallery demonstrates the paintings by various artists.

Doiron Gallery was opened in 1997 and became one of the finest art galleries in Sacramento. It showcases contemporary fine art and craft. Currently there are around 50 artists showcasing their oil, acrylic, water and pastel paintings. Also there other works like photography, wood, jewelry, metal sculptures etc. These are just some of the known galleries mentioned here. Hence, your travel to Sacramento should and must include a visit to the art galleries.

Doiron Art Gallery details

http://www.doirongallery.com/history.htm

Gallery list

http://www.insiderpages.com/s/CA/Sacramento/ArtGalleries?order=best&radius=10

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