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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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Museums

When on a Sacramento travel trip you will notice that all the museums of Sacramento combined gives you more information and understanding of the place than you can ever get.

Sacramento boasts of more than twenty five museums and no matter what you want to know, be it history, art, culture, music, warfare, cars, wildlife or anything you will find it in these museums. Most of the museums are located either in downtown or at old Sacramento, with a few exceptions here and there. Below is a list of some of the well known museums.

Locations of the museums in Sacramento

http://sacramento.about.com/od/museums/a/sacmuseums.htm

In the Aerospace Museum of California you will be able to satisfy your thirst for any and everything about the science of aerospace.

For those interested in seeing automobiles ranging from the past centuries to contemporary times on display, you should drop into the Towe Auto museum.

California state military museum information

http://www.militarymuseum.org/

For the lovers of art, culture and history, Sacramento has several museums like the California museum for history, women and the arts, Crocker art museum, California State Indian museum, California foundry history museum, California state capital museum, Wells Furgo history museum and the Old Sacramento School House museum. In some of these museums there are art galleries showcasing art, not only down the ages but also from all over the globe.

The discovery museum is known for its educating qualities and is a major attraction for children in Sacramento. There is even a State Railroad museum exhibiting all kinds of trains and allowing you special rides too. To remember the history of this place and preserve the history of the several American wars, Sacramento is just a step ahead with the California State Military museum.

Thus to know the rich heritage of this city in all spheres, it is only natural that you visit the museums of Sacramento as part of a Sacramento California travel trip.

Further details of Sacramento museums

http://www.sacramentotop10.com/Visitors/Museums.html

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