Historic Old Sacramento Offers Fun and Educational Family Vacation .

When we decided to visit Sacramento we didn’t have any idea that we are entering into the 1800s. We found ourselves right in the middle of the Gold Rush Days - an annual celebration.


The streets of the old Sacramento were transformed into the Wild West. The streets were covered with dirt. Bails of hay placed on the corners of the streets. Horses and horse drawn carriages were the only means of transportation.


If you are planning a fun and educational family vacation you must visit Old Sacramento during the Gold Rush Days.


You will feel like you are back in 1800s. Streets are filled with cowboys, ladies in fancy dresses with big, beautiful hats. You will witness Wild West gunfights, enjoy some Gold Rush era music and dancing.
Sample some interesting food.


The never-ending fun and festivities start Labor Day Weekend Friday and last for 4 days.


If you miss it the Old Sacramento has it’s charm even without the Gold Rush Days. The Old Sacramento is a National Historic Landmark District and all of the 53 historic buildings were build in 1800s when the pioneers settled along the Sacramento River. The wooden sidewalks and little old- fashioned shops add to it’s charm.


My favorite part are the Mississippi - style riverboats down on the Sacramento River. That is what brought us down to Sacramento in a first place just to discover lots of history and unforgettable vacation.


If you want to make your stay in Old Sacramento even more historic or very romantic stay at the historic Delta King - 1920s completely restored paddle wheeler. The Delta King offers first class accommodation, restaurant, lounge and even a theatre. You will be blown away with all the little details.


The rooms are full of character. You can choose from cozy staterooms or large staterooms depends on your budget and the view choice. The Delta King has 5 decks so I recommend you request a room on the 4th or
5th deck for the best view.


The Delta King’s own Pilothouse restaurant offers a fine dining with an unbelievable view. You must try their Dungeness Crab Cakes or Risotto. Their Sunday Brunch is one of the best I ever tasted.


While visiting Old Sacramento take an advantage of many river cruises. Explore the Sacramento River on board of the Spirit of Sacramento - another beautiful Victorian paddle wheeler. You will find it right beside the Delta King.


Explore the little shops, taste some homemade fudge and hand-dipped chocolate at the Sacramento Sweets Co.. Stop by Evangeline’s for some unusual gifts and toys (Evangeline’s is a prankster’s paradise).


We spend only couple of days on board of the Delta King in Old Sacramento, but we had family vacation to remember. Can’t wait to go back. This time maybe for a romantic get-away.