Old Town Sacramento, California

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Old town was once the center of the commercial district of Sacramento. After being flooded out several times in the 1850s the whole area was raised thousands of cubic yards of earth. Over the years the center of town moved inland and Old Town became a run down area of Sacramento. In mid 1980 the entire 28 acres was redeveloped with new shops and restaurants housed in the historic buildings. Today visitors can enjoy excursion cruises, train rides, museums and much more. Old Sacramento is a National Landmark and a portion is designated as a State Historic Park.

Old Town Sacramento

Spirit of Sacramento

Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot

Old Town on the Sacramento River

53 historic buildings

More than 100 shops

Old Sacramento is located downtown on the banks of the Sacramento River. From any direction take Interstate 5 to the J Street exit and follow the signs. There is plenty of parking at reasonable rates is available. Enter at 3rd and J Streets or at Capitol Mall and Front Streets. You can also park at the mall and walk through the tunnel which takes you right to the center of Old Town. Steam Train Excursions operate every weekend April through Sept. 30. The Amtrak station is within easy walking distance of Old Sacramento and downtown.