California State Capitol Address, Map and Directions

California State Capitol and Museum is a must stop for anyone living or planning a trip to Sacramento. Serving as the home to the California government and a public museum, it is modeled after the US White House and showcases its own splendor through the rich and storied history. The whole structure is in Neoclassical style and was finished around 1861 to 1874. Its marvelous architectural art deserves a good visit, not to mention the impressive and extensive collection of artifacts, artworks and exhibits stemming from the historical California to modern days.

Visitors are encouraged to take the free and informative guided tours for a better glimpse into California's lawmaking history while having fun. Of course the self-guided tours are also packed with amazement and inspiration. Detailed introduction about this awesome architecture is easy to find on:

California State Capitol Homepage

http://capitolmuseum.ca.gov/

California State Capitol Museum is located at 1315 10th Street in Sacramento, encircled by 10th Street to the west, L Street to the North, 15th Street to the east and N Street to the South. Standing closely to Downtown Sacramento, the Capitol occupies an envious location to a wealth range of attractions and landmarks in the city, like the historic Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, stunning Esquire IMAX Theatre and versatile Sacramento Convention Center 3 or 4 blocks away. Behind the Capitol building sits the Capitol Mall which houses a plethora of prominent business and law firms in the city. Narrow the location and directions of California State Capitol Museum on online maps:

California State Capitol Museum on Google Maps

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1315+10th+Street+in+Sacramento

California State Capitol Museum on CitySearch

http://sacramento.citysearch.com/profile/1244148/sacramento_ca/california_state_capitol_museum.html

After knowing the location of California State Capitol & Museum, and now let's turn to a practical issue. That is how to drive to the building. Do you feel perplexed when referring to the complicated maps? It is much worse if you are the one with weak sense of directions. Considering this, we offer an easy and fast driving directions guide to the museum.

- If you are coming from West Sacramento, head east on I-80 towards Sacramento and take exit 3 towards Downtown Sacramento. Merge onto W Sacramento Freeway/Tower Bridge Gateway. Continue and turn right to stay on Capitol Mall. Take the first right and merge onto 10th Street.

- If you are coming from the south & Sacramento Executive Airport, head south on S Land Park Drive towards Kahila City. Then turn right at Florin Road and merge onto I-5 N via the ramp to Redding. Take exit 519A towards Q Street. Veer right slightly at Q Street and turn left onto 10th Street.

- If you are driving west on US-50, stay northwest on it and take exit 5 for 16th Street. Turn right at 16th Street and then another left at P Street. Veer right at the second cross street onto 10th Street.

- If you happen to head south on CA-160 S, merge onto CA-160 S/N 12th Street and turn right at F Street. Take the third left onto 9th Street. Turn left at N Street and take the first left to merge onto 10th Street.