Reasons to Visit Sacramento, California

Sacramento, an American city and the capital of California, is located at the confluence of the Sacramento and the American River. Sacramento is the sixth most populous city in the state of California and is home to more than 480,000 people. This influential, beautiful, and interesting city attracts tourists with its architecture, beautiful nature, and picturesque river with Sacramento river restaurants along the waterfront.

The Miwok and Nisenan Indian tribes have long inhabited the territory of the present city. The first Europeans to explore the area were the Spanish expedition of Gabriel Moraga (1799), and it is said that it was he who gave the area its name. Delighted by the area's natural riches, he exclaimed, It's like holy gifts! Sacramento means holy, mysterious. The white settlement Sutter's Sawmill was founded in 1839 by Swiss woodworker Sutter and was later called New Helvetia. The situation changed in 1848 when the Sacramento area became the center of the gold rush. The son of the founder of New Helvetia founded a new mining settlement next to his father's settlement, naming it after the river. In 1849, Sacramento received city status; and the following year, it became the capital of California. It was not until 1864 that the state legislature first met in Sacramento; and in 1879, it began to do so permanently. Sacramento is a city with an incredibly mild climate. Its winters are warm and very humid, with average daily temperatures of 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Its summers are dry but not sultry, with average daily temperatures of 79 degrees Fahrenheit.

One of the earliest monumental buildings in the city is the California State Capitol erected back in 1874. A picturesque park surrounds the architectural complex, and the Capitol is home to the City Museum with a large exhibit covering Sacramento's storied and fascinating history. Sacramento's Railroad Museum, one of the most famous in the entire world, both in terms of the exhibits and atmosphere, is sure to fascinate even the most adventurous visitor. Also, it can be rewarding to visit the City Lighthouse, located in the historic part of Sacramento, where an old winding staircase leads to an observation deck with a spectacular view of the city and the bay. A favorite destination for tourists and locals is William Land Park, stretching over more than a hundred acres. In the park, you can wander in the shade of hundred-year-old alleys, play golf, or even visit the zoo where there are many species of exotic animals. You can diversify your leisure time in Sacramento by going to the ballet or attending one of the classical music concerts the local symphony orchestra regularly gives. It is also interesting to visit Sutter's Fort, completely reconstructed in the spirit of the 19th century. Many bars, cafés, and restaurants serve Californian, Mexican, and European cuisine as well as excellent fish dishes and famous Californian wines.

Consider visiting the capital of California to taste California cuisine, take pictures of the river, and walk through museums and old districts. You'll have an unforgettable experience in Sacramento.