Sacramento s Governor s Mansion was built in 1877. The State Capitol Building, constructed of granite in 1874, resembles the U.S. Capital building in Washington, D.C. Sacramento Valley and American River Activities Situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, with thousands of oak trees providing a colorful autumn, the Sacramento scenery is spectacular. The area s natural features provide plenty of activities just outside the city limits. The American River Parkway is a 5,000-acre wildlife conservation preserve following the winding river through the Sacramento Valley to the San Francisco Bay. The surrounding Shenandoah Valley region is known for its beautiful, rolling hills and its vineyards.
Most wineries are open on weekend afternoons.
Exploring Gold Rush Country in the Sacramento Area Sacramento offers the bustling activities of the Capitol Mall area, the excitement of stepping back into yesteryear when the opportunities for wealth seemed endless, the wonders of riverside life, and the fascinations of a modern city with world-class museums, restaurants and entertainment. Trips into the mines, educational museums with Gold Rush relics, and even your own opportunity to pan for gold are favorite attractions of the Sacramento area.