
- 288 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Pelican Guide to Sacramento and the Gold Country
About this book
"What a fabulous idea! This very rich part of our country has so much to offer visitors. This guide will really make their journey so much more interesting." -Joan Lunden, former Good Morning America co-host and Sacramento native
"Useful and comprehensive... a good reference for any visitor or resident." -Phil Isenberg, former mayor of Sacramento
"This excellent guide succeeds admirably... a wealth of information." -James E. Henley, executive director, Sacramento History Center and Museum and History Division
Rich in history and nineteenth-century charm, the California capital and the surrounding Sacramento Valley offer adventures for every traveler's taste. This guidebook covers virtually every aspect of this fascinating area, including Old Sacramento, highlights of the Gold Country, and Sacramento Valley, as well as a comprehensive restaurant and hotel listing.
For an unforgettable vacation in and around Sacramento, take along the Pelican Guide to Sacramento and the Gold Country.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- List of Maps
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I: SACRAMENTO COUNTY
- 1: Sacramento: City of Contrast
- 2: Old Sacramento: Yesterday and Today
- 3: Downtown Sacramento
- 4: Exploring Sacramento County
- 5: The Sacramento River Delta: A World Apart
- 6: The Heart of the Sacramento Delta: Steamboat Slough to Sherman Island
- Part II: THE GOLD COUNTRY
- 7: Introduction to the Gold Country
- 8: The Southern Mines: Mariposa to Amador City
- 9: The Northern Mines: Placerville to Nevada City
- 10: Off the Beaten Path
- Appendix
- Bibliography
- Index