Experience the Sacramento of the Gold Rush by BLewJay
Located on the American River (near downtown Sacramento) is the historic area called Old Sacramento. It's from here in 1839 that the beginnings of California's state capital began (due to rapid expansion from the gold rush, the transcontinental railroad as well as the Pony Express). You can still see today how people lived during that time period with preserved buildings and artifacts all over the area, so take some time and visit Old Sacramento.