California

Sacramento (Capital)

Downtown Sacramento and the Tower Bridge

City Facts

  • Population: ~525,000
  • Incorporated: 1849
  • Region: Northern California / Central Valley
  • Classification: Urban
  • Median household income (Sacramento): $83,753
  • Median household income (California): $96,334
  • Comparison: Below state average

Income Comparison

Attractions

California State Capitol area, Old Sacramento Waterfront, and the Tower Bridge.

Parks

American River Parkway, McKinley Park, and William Land Park.

Museums

Crocker Art Museum and the California State Railroad Museum.

Food

Farm-to-fork spots and local cafés downtown and along R Street.

About Sacramento

Located at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers. Known for the state capitol, Old Sacramento, and farm-to-fork cuisine.

Top 3 Things to Do

  1. California State Capitol Museum
  2. Old Sacramento Waterfront
  3. Crocker Art Museum

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