California
Auto Museum:
On May 1, 1987 the Towe Ford Museum opened to the public, displaying
the personal collection of Edward Towe, which included one of almost
every car Ford ever made, from the pre-Model T to the Pinto. In the
mid 1990’s, the IRS slapped a lien on the cars and an auction in
1997 broke up the Towe Ford Collection. The renamed Towe Auto Museum
began displaying vehicles of all makes and models, creating a much
broader story of the automobile through history. In 2009, the Board
of Directors officially changed their name to the California
Automobile Museum. Contact information: 2200 Front St. Sacramento, CA
95816. Phone: (916) 442-6802. Website: www.calautomuseum.org.
Old
Folsom:
In 1856, the arrival of the Sacramento Valley
railroad set in motion the development of Sutter Street, as
entrepreneurs constructed stores and businesses to profit from the
influx of rail passengers. At the turn of the century, autos were
soon the preferred mode of travel, and in 1915, Sutter Street became
part of the nation’s first transcontinental highway, the Lincoln
Highway. Today, Old Folsom has a variety of businesses, most of which
line Historic Sutter Street. Old Folsom businesses include
restaurants, pubs, wine bars, art galleries, jewelry and antique
shops, boutique stores and a hotel.
Petroglyph
Ceramic Lounge: Petroglyph is an
upscale paint–your-own pottery studio. Explore your personal
creativity, enjoy time with friends and take home a unique ceramic
art you create. Founders Jennifer and Michael Rubin opened the
original studio in 1994 and after almost 20
years Petroglyph is one of the largest and most successful businesses
in the industry and continues to be privately owned and operated.
Contact information: 2030
Douglas Blvd.
Roseville,
CA 95661. Phone: (916) 772-4278. Website: www.petroglyph.com.
Red
Hawk Casino:
As
stewards of the land, it was the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok
Indians’ vision that this casino be created to honor the past and
celebrate the future. Located on a beautiful hilltop less than 20
minutes east of Sacramento on Highway 50, Red Hawk casino is an oasis
for gamblers who seek excitement and adventure close to home. Several
great restaurants provide a delicious assortment of appetizing
entrees to satisfy most palates and family friendly entertainment is
also available. Contact information: 1
Red Hawk Parkway Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: (530) 677-7000.
Website: redhawkcasino.com.
Steven’s
Trail:
This is a popular year-round hiking trail in the lower elevations of
the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The trail provides a gentle slope
that is suitable for even the most novice hikers. During your
journey you will enjoy a series of spectacular views of the famous
Gold Rush era river, pass the infamous China Wall built by Chinese
laborers, several mine shafts and other early signs of mining. Follow
I-80 East towards the town of Colfax and exit at North Canyon Way.
Travel along North Canyon Way past the Colfax cemetery to the Stevens
trailhead. Contact information: 5152 Hillsdale Circle El Dorado
Hills, CA 95762. Phone : (916) 941-3101. Website: www.blm.gov.
Strikes
Unlimited:
Strikes
Unlimited is the premier bowling venue in Rocklin, CA. Whether you’re
looking for bowling, dancing, live music or a great place to hold a
party, Strikes Unlimited and Halftime Bar & Grill (formerly
Strikes and Coaches) delivers. This facility features 50
state-of-the-art lanes in a fun and vibrant atmosphere. Each
lane is outfitted with personal seating and tables, flat-screen TV's
and giant projection screens. Their restaurant, Halftime Bar &
Grill, offers a wide variety of food, drink and entertainment.
Contact information: 5681
Lonetree Blvd. Rocklin, CA 95765. Phone: (916) 626-3600.
Website: www.strikesrocklin.com.
The
California State Railroad Museum:
First opened to the public in 1976, the California State Railroad
Museum complex is one of Sacramento's largest and most popular
visitor destinations. Over 500,000 visit the museum annually. With
over 225,000 square feet of total exhibit space, the buildings within
the California State Railroad Museum complex use stimulating
exhibits, enthusiastic and knowledgeable docents and beautifully
restored railroad cars and locomotives to illustrate railroad history
in California and the West. Contact information: 125 "I"
Street Sacramento, CA 95814. Phone: (916) 445-6645. Website:
www.csrmf.org.
William
Land Park:
William Land was a quiet and self-contained man who was viewed
as an active businessman in the Sacramento community and who gave the
city nearly half a million dollars to enhance the conditions of its
citizens.
A beautful park was named in his honor
and is located in the Land Park neighborhood just south of downtown
Sacramento. The park includes several popular attractions, including
The Sacramento
Zoo,
Fairytale Town, Funderland and The William Land Golf Course. Contact
information: 4000 S Land Park Dr. Sacramento, CA 95822. Phone: (916)
808-5200. Website: www.cityofsacramento.org.
The
Capitolaires:
The
Capitolaires have been singing in the Sacramento area since 1946 and
welcome men who like to sing. They meet every Tuesday at
7:00 p.m. in the Sierra Arden Untied Church of Christ
at 890 Morse Avenue, Sacramento 95864. If you are interested in
singing with them, please call (888) 877-9806. Their website is
www.capitolaires.org.
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