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The City of Sacramento was founded in 1849, and is the oldest incorporated city in California. Experience the gold rush in Downtown Sacramento. Enjoy museums, entertainment, restaurants, lots of interesting shops, the California State Capitol, and the 28-acre National Registered Landmark, Old Sacramento, on the river, in downtown Sacramento.
The Greater Sacramento Area has 177 elementary schools, 6 junior high schools, 29 intermediate schools and 28 high schools. There are also 83 private schools and 70 technical and trade schools in the four-county area. In addition, the area boasts of 4 Community Colleges and 2 Universities.
Today Sacramento, population 1,797,000, is a leading governmental, commercial and transportation center of the West. The city is noted for its public art. In addition, the Crocker Art Museum holds a definitive collection of 1900s-era California paintings. Sacramento is home to the campus of California State University. Popular William Land Park includes the Sacramento Zoo.
Main Attractions of Sacramento (California)
American River College, American River Parkway, Discovery Museum, Discovery Park, Doiron Gallery, Sacramento Community Center Theater, Sacramento Public Library, Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento Mather Airport, Sacramento Executive Airport, Sacramento Zoo, Sacramento Theatre Company, Sutter's Fort, Smith Gallery.
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