Local Attractions
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Local Attractions (walking distance)
There is much to see and do in walking distance from the conference location!
Downtown Sacramento Atractions
- Crocker Art Museum
See the Crocker collection before they move to their new space in summer 2010. - California State Capitol
Free admission with tours of the building and collections every hour on the hour. - California Capitol Park
Gardens and memorials abound in a great place for a walk (or a political protest). - Sacramento Central Library and Sacramento Room
Special Collections and more in this Carnegie library building.
Old Sacramento Attractions
- Old Sacramento Places of Interest
Including entertainment, museums, and tours. - Sacramento History Museum
Open daily 10-5pm. - California State Military Museum
California's official military museum. - Schoolhouse Museum (free)
A replica of a 19th century American schoolhouse. - California State Railroad Museum
Includes real locomotives and a documents library. - Wells Fargo History Museum (free)
Exhibits include a stagecoach and a 19th century copy machine.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry (walking distance)
CARL Conference Sacramento Restaurant Guide
(created by Bev Duval, Librarian, University of San Francisco and American River College)
Downtown Sacramento Eateries
- 4th Street Grill
Drinks and fine dining close to the Capitol. - Il Fornaio Restaurant
Dine on fine Italian food with politicians and lobbyists around you. - Vallejo's Restaurant
Neighborhood restaurant with large portions, brunch, lunch and dinners. - Westfield Mall Downtown Plaza Food Court
A nearby place for a quick lunch.
Old Sacramento Restaurants
- Old Sacramento Dining
See the complete list of eateries in Old Sacramento here. - Rio City Cafe
Dine on California cuisine along the Sacramento River. - Fanny Ann's Saloon
Beer, burgers and karaoke...
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