"SACRAMENTO" Sacramento by dutch_anna

Sacramento Travel Guide: 439 reviews and 697 photos

It rained cats and dogs on the day we went from Alameda to visit Sacramento, the State capital of California. We only saw a glimpse of the beautiful townhall, it looked like a smal version of the Capitol in Washington, like many townhalls here. What we saw of Sacramento was the old town with 19th century houses, the streets bordered with big trees. But what to do when the rain is pouring? Yes, a museum and a very special one, a favourite of our American friends, who where with us. The California State Railroad Museum. A must for train lovers. Very complete, many real, well polished trains. And the interiors, sleeping cars, dining cars with the tables set with beautiful china.
Outside the cars were groups of wax figures: conductors, porters, waiters.
There is a nice corner for kids, to play with trains and other toys.
The museum has its own website:
http://www.csrmf.org/

Sacramento's own website: http://www.sacto.org/
The Sacramento Bee: http://www.sacbee.com/

Last visit to Sacramento: Oct 2000
Intro Updated Dec 24, 2002
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Comments (13)

was_the_beav Feb 25, 2006 at 8:13 PM Report Abuse

The world is a better place because of Rosie... I only hope I can find her within if I ever need to...what a gal!
nepalgoods Jul 21, 2005 at 10:11 PM Report Abuse

I like rosie the Riveter. Thank you for introducing her to me! And thank you for your birthday wishes! Ulrike
BuickMackane Feb 11, 2005 at 2:37 PM Report Abuse

I have a Rosie the Riveter sweatshirt -- bought it during a road trip at a Cracker Barrel restaurant!
keeweechic Jul 16, 2003 at 6:06 PM Report Abuse

What a shame it rained for you, but at least you made the most of it. That sounds a fabulous museum and I never knew of Rosie - quite a symbol.
BebaArg Dec 21, 2001 at 11:28 AM Report Abuse

Awwwh! my mum also like that! strong and did it by herself!
5er Dec 6, 2001 at 7:16 AM Report Abuse

nice page!
Alphons Oct 13, 2001 at 10:20 AM Report Abuse

nice page and museum i think.
kiwi Sep 14, 2001 at 3:45 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday, Anna!!
Jeannette1 Sep 8, 2001 at 9:21 AM Report Abuse

you were in Sacto and did not visit me? LOL
patrikske Jul 13, 2001 at 1:13 PM Report Abuse

Lovely page !!