Historic Folsom
Historic Sutter Street, Folsom
A small town that grew during the Gold Rush. Its historic Sutter Street has 19th-century brick buildings with wooden balconies, and it is full of vintage shops, bars, and restaurants.
Folsom lies on the American River about 40 km northeast of Sacramento. It grew during the Gold Rush of the 1850s and later became the terminus of the Sacramento Valley railroad. The historic district centers on Sutter Street, where 19th-century brick buildings and wooden porches line both sides, with antique shops, boutiques, bars, and restaurants. The Folsom History Museum at the corner introduces the history of gold mining and railroads, and nearby are the old train station and railroad exhibits. The Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park, nearby, is a milestone of early long-distance electricity transmission. Markets and festivals are often held on weekends and holidays. The Gold Line light rail from downtown takes about an hour to reach the historic district stop, and driving takes about 35 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day (museum has separate hours)
Nearby sights
- Folsom Prison Museum
- Folsom Lake
- Aerospace Museum of California
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
- Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
- Midtown Sacramento
- American River Parkway & Discovery Park
- California State Capitol & Capitol Park