Sacramento Travel Guide - Horizon Guides

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You can easily spend a few hours at the 28-acre Old Sacramento State Historic Park learning about The California Gold Rush, which took place in 1848–1855. Perhaps even try panning for gold in the river! You can even step back to those historic days by taking a ride in a horse-drawn carriage.

10 days

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Waterfalls and history in the golden state

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