Old Sacramento State Historic Park
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Old Sacramento State Historic Park
Location:Downtown Sacramento; take I-5 to J Street exit and follow signs to historic district.
Facilities:Historic buildings, museum, visitor center, exhibits, restrooms, food service, picnic areas, bike trails (é).
Special Features:Park is part of the Old Sacramento Historic District, all of which has been designated a National Historic Landmark. The park includes original and reconstructed Gold Rush-era buildings, displays, shops, and the California State Railroad Museum. Among the historic structures is the Big Four Building, where much of the transcontinental railroad was planned, and the BF Hastings Building, which was the western terminus of the Pony Express.
Address:c/o Capital District Office
101 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone:916-442-7644
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=497
Size: 293 acres.
See other parks in California.
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