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GOLD COUNTRY RANCHO CORDOVA (C2) Nimbus Fish Hatchery. 916/358-2820. 2001 Nimbus Rd. Chinook salmon and steelhead trout spawn in winter. ROCKLIN (A2) Placer Valley Tourism. 800/773-0522. 2204 Plaza Dr., Ste. 110. The cities of Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln, near the Sierra foothills. ROSEVILLE (B2) Maidu Interpretive Center. 916/774-5934. 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr. Follow trail past ancient petroglyphs and grinding rocks. BONUS Roseville Telephone Museum. 916/786-1621. 106 Vernon St. Find out everything you always wanted to know about phones. California State Capitol Museum. 916/324-0333. 10th St. between L & N Sts. Tour home of the California legislature since 1869. SACRAMENTO (C1) California State Indian Museum. 916/324-0971. 2618 K St. Examine artifacts from prehistoric Native Americans. Aerospace Museum of California. 916/643-3192. 3200 Freedom Park Dr. Witness evolution of aircraft over 60 years: from biplanes to triple-sonic, jet-powered wonders. California Auto Museum. 916/442-6802. 2200 Front St. Restored cars from 1880 to present. California Military Museum. 916/442-2883. 1119 2nd St. Honor the state's role through extensive artifacts and archives, from the Bear Flag Revolt to the Balkans. road trip California State Railroad Museum. 916/445-6645. 111 I St. One of the most popular RR museums in the U.S.; choose from many train rides such as above the levees of the Sacramento River. California Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 916/324-0333. 1498 L St. Honor the brave: The names of more than 5,800 who lost their lives or went missing are etched in black granite. Crocker Art Museum. 916/808-7000. 216 O St. California art, master drawings, Asian art, and international ceramics collections. Fairytale Town. 916/808-5233. 3901 Land Park Dr. Fun kids' park with fairy-tale and nursery rhymes theme. Governor's Mansion State Historic Park. 916/323-3047. 1526 H St. Became California's Executive Mansion in 1903. Old Sacramento State Historic Park. 916/442-7644. Experience Sacramento at the time of the Gold Rush. Dine and shop. Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau. 800/292-2334. In America's Farm-to-Fork capital, enjoy the bounty of urban farms, the hip style of Midtown and the historic preservation of Old Sacramento for an authentic Sacramento experience. Hotel packages available at stayinsacramento.org. See ad, p. 180-181 Sacramento International Airport (SMF). 916/929-5411. 6900 Airport Blvd. Sacramento Zoo. 916/808-5888. 3930 W. Land Park Dr. Meet animal species from all over the world. Sutter's Fort State Historic Park. 916/445-4422. 2701 L St. Tour John Sutter's fort; Sacramento's earliest settlement. trip idea | CAPITOL DISTRICT Strike a new kind of gold with bargains at designer outlets, relax at family-run vineyards, and find hidden gems in this varied region. INFO California Welcome Center SM, El Dorado Hills; 916/358-3700 SACRAMENTO. Get a taste of "America's farm-to-fork capital" at over a dozen farmers' markets; for details, visit farmtoforkcapital.com/farmer-markets. Sample locally sourced foods at restaurants like Kitchen, Mulvaney's B&L, and Grange. (C1) FOLSOM. Find bargains in 80 stores at Folsom Premium Outlets. Pedal or stroll along the American River Bike Trail. Tiny Folsom Prison Museum is filled with eerily fascinating artifacts. (B3) COLOMA. Take in lovely views from the Monroe Ridge Trail in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Afterwards, sip a tasty artisanal ale at the Sierra Nevada House saloon bar (live music on weekends). (A4) PLACERVILLE. Visit the El Dorado County Historical Museum, with historic photos and artifacts, and tour Eddy Arboretum, a hidden gem with one of the world's best collections of pines. (B4) CAMINO. Hit the Apple Hill Wine Trail for tasting opportunities at seven family-run vineyards. In autumn, pull over for finger-lickin'-delicious homemade pies sold at roadside bake shops. (B5) POLLOCK PINES. Rent a stand-up paddleboard to explore Jenkinson Lake, a reservoir in Sly Park Recreation Area. Carbo-load on sweet potato fries at this foothill town's tiny Knott Hole Bar & Grill. (B6) More ideas at visitcalifornia.com/gold-country 182 | VISITCALIFORNIA.COM Gold Country Events SPRING Spring Obsession, Murphys. Welcome the season with a stroll among thousands of blooming bulbs in full show at Ironstone Vineyards, plus artist exhibitions and special wine-tasting events (dates, go to ironstonevineyards.com). MAR SUMME R Gold Rush Days, Sacramento. Get a glimpse of the past in Old Town, with historic reenactments and life 1850sstyle, plus music, food, and crafts. AUG 29-SEP 1 FALL Big Crush Harvest Festival, Amador. Sip, swirl, and relax in the Sierra Foothills at nearly 40 wineries pouring their best vintages, with music, food, and ways to experience the annual grape harvest. OCT 4-5 More at visitcalifornia.com/events http://www.stayinsacramento.org http://www.farmtoforkcapital.com/farmer-markets http://www.ironstonevineyards.com http://www.visitcalifornia.com/gold-country http://www.visitcalifornia.com/events http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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