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Sacramento , California
Sacramento is the
capital of the state of California, the county seat, and sits beside the
Sacramento River. It was name one of the ten most livable cities in 2004
and Time magazine said it was the most integrated city in 2002. The city
came about thanks to the great efforts of a Swiss immigrant named John
Sutter and James Marshall. Sutter built a fort along the river in 1839, and
when the gold rush hit the area is 1848, the city became a major
transportation hub for stagecoaches, riverboats, telegraph, wagon trains,
the Pony Express and the First Transcontinental Railroad. It is the oldest
incorporated city in the state. It became the state capital in 1854 when
Governor John Bigler moved there with the state legislature.
In 1850, flood waters covered the city and then a
cholera epidemic took more lives and finally a flu epidemic crippled the
town. Staging a quick recovery, the city was flooded again in 1861, and it
was decided to raise the ground level with fill and after this was done, the
lower floors of the houses became basements, which later became the dens of
the opium smokers. These were all eventually filled in, although some views
can be obtained today of the Sacramento underground. Over the years, the
city began to grow and the same rivers that flooded the area, began to bring
in much traffic by its waters. During the Vietnam War, the city became the
central hub for the dissemination of supplies, troops, parts and hardware.
Reagan was the last governor to live in the city.
The city has some major historical sites, numerous
colleges and a great performing arts venue, as well as many great museums.
Sports play a big part in the city and many great teams make their home
there. The Sacramento Kings, NBA, Monarchs, Women's NBA, River Cats, Triple
A baseball, Capitals, tennis, Heatwave, ABA, Knights, soccer and more great
sports players. The city enjoys great public transportation options with
Amtrak, light rail, bus and the international airport. Bicycling has become
a huge and popular mode of travel, because the city is rather flat and the
climate fairly mild. With numerous bike paths, many people even commute to
work via the bike.
Traveling in the city of
Sacramento can be made much easier with the renting of a car,
plus it will save you money and worries. Car rental can also add more
flexibility to your trip and will allow you more options. Many people
prefer to pick up their vehicle at or near the Sacramento International
Airport so they have a wide selection of new vehicles to choose from. The
rental car company can pick you up at the Sacramento International Airport
or near it, to make it that much easier on you. Whatever you travel
requirements might be, we can help you choose the best vehicle for you.
Whether it is a compact, mid-size, full-size or luxury car, SUV or minivan,
we can help you on your next trip to Sacramento.
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For a journey back into the past, take a trip to the
California State Railroad Museum in the old section of Sacramento.
Showcasing 21 fabulous refurbished engines and railroad cars, some from the
1862 era, this museum will give you the most enjoyable experience of
railroading anywhere. They have a full scale example of a construction site
in the Sierra Nevada mountains from the same period. Also part of this
exciting exhibit is the bridge that hangs 24 feet above the floor. From the
end of April until September, you can actually take a ride on one of the
famous steam engines, lasting 40 minutes and making a 6 mile round trip
excursion. Thrill to the sense of riding in one of these old time trains
and experience the marvelous feelings that people felt over a hundred years
ago.
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One of the most impressive art collections in the west is housed at the
architectural wonder of the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. With over
14,000 permanent works, another 20 collections are shown on a rotating
basis. Included in this magnificent exhibit are one of California's best
collection of its own art, with a number of master drawings, international
ceramics and quickly expanding Asian section. Presently, the exhibition
that is drawing a lot of attention is the work of Maxfield Parrish, one of
the finest lithographers in the country during the 20th century. With
hundreds of book illustrations, lithographs, advertisements and magazine
covers, this is an outstanding collection of an artist's works of art. With
many paintings from the late 1800s in their pristine condition, the
California collection is awesome. The list of exciting examples of great
art will surprise you and inspire you to visit. |