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Folsom Travel

Folsom in the California Gold Country has become an urban residential region, yet it does retain memories of the California Gold Rush. With an historic old town surrounded by the new shopping malls and outlets, you can see where and what Folsom grew from. As a tourist destination, its highlights include Folsom Lake water sports, bike trails, a beautiful library complex where arts and entertainment activities are held, and the City Zoo Sanctuary, just to name a few. In addition, there's Folsom History Museum and Folsom Powerhouse State Park.

Electricity is the theme of this California State Park. You can see an 1895 powerhouse replica of the original facility that H.P. Livermore created along the American River with his plan to install generators to provide electricity in a location 22 miles downstream from Sacramento. Vintage generators at the powerhouse, and a control switchboard designed with Tennessee marble, are original artifacts, preserved and on view to the public.

32 miles of bicycle trails along Humbug and Willow Creeks offer great recreational riding, or training for competitive athletes. There are a handful of bike trails within the Folsom trail system, maintained for public enjoyment.

One of the coolest zoos in california (because of its philosophy) is the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. We highly recommend a visit to this preserve for non-releasable animals that are cared for after injuries or other circumstances don't allow them to return to their native habitats. Animals range from bunnies, squirrels, skunks and raccoons, to black bears, horse, sheep, deer, tigers, cougars, bobcats, monkeys, parrots, and much more. Not a member of the zoo societies, this city-operated facility says that those societies don't address the needs of these injured animals adequately, and the number one goal of this zoo is to make animals happy and healthy as they can be in their surroundings where animals come first!

While tourists like to be entertained, the reason this is considered California Gold (country) is due to its role in the California Gold Rush. Folsom History Museum recreates the era with the reconstruction of the Wells Fargo Assay Office originally standing there in 1860. Many of its artifacts have been saved (doors, brikcs, granite face and plaques) and are on view. Another often overlooked aspect of this era was the life and role of the Maidu indian tribes chronicled in many museums throughout the region. At this particular museum you'll see a narrative section about local history. Nearby historical sites include Folsom Prison (the second prison built in California), Mormon Island, a mining camp which faded in populatino along with the gold diggings around 1880.
 
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Courtyard By Marriott Sacramento Folsom

Courtyard By Marriott Sacramento Folsom
2575 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 95630

2 Star


Property Description

The Folsom Courtyard by Marriott Hotel is conveniently located off Highway 50 -just minutes from downtown Sacramento. Centrally located between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, and just minutes from the foothill wine country, Folsom offers an abundance of outdoor recreation. Hikers, cyclists, horseback riders and boating enthusiasts alike will appreciate local recreation spots such as Folsom Lake, Lake Natoma, and the American River. Within a few miles of the hotel, guests can enjoy fine dining, infinite hours of outlet shopping at Folsom Premium Outlets, and golf at some of the areas most elegant green golf courses. Coming soon: Palladio Lifestyle Center Mall (located directly across from the hotel), and RedHawk Casino in Shingle Springs.



Amenities · Air Conditioned
· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Barber Shop
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Business Center
· Car Rental Desk
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Connecting Rooms
· Cribs Available
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Drugstore
· Elevators
· Express Checkout
· FAX
· Florist
· Free Parking
· Golf
· Grab Bars in Bathroom
· Exercise Gym
· Hairdryers Available
· Health Club
· Horseback Riding
· Ice Machine
· Internet Access – Complimentary
· High speed internet access
· Wireless Internet Access
· Iron
· Ironing Board
· Jogging Track
· Jogging Track
· Guest Laundromat
· Maid Service
· In Room Movies
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Pool
· Indoor Pool
· Parking
· Outdoor Parking
· Private Bathroom
· Radio
· Restaurant
· Rollaway Beds
· Safe Deposit Box
· Sofa Bed
· Telephone
· Tennis
· Temperature Control
· TV
· Television with Cable
· TV Remote Control
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Vending Machines
· Voicemail
· Volleyball
· Wake-up Service


Hotel Room Information and Amenities

The amenities listed in this description represent a sample of amenities available in some or all guest rooms in this hotel

Miscellaneous Information

· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· 121 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 4 floors.




Directions

Suburban - Location Type: Suburban

Sacramento International Airport, (SMF), 30.00, NE, Mile


Restaurant Information

Courtyard Cafe Courtyard Lounge Macaroni Grill Round Table Mimi's Cafe Fat's Asian Bistro

Asian flare and contemporay atmosphere

Island's Bar and Grill Bidwell Street Bistro Olive Garden BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse

Specializes in Brewed beers and pizzas

Mels Diner

Old Fashion Burgers

Viscontis Ruby Tuesdays Sudwerk Restaurant & Brew house Kirala Sushi Wasabi Sushi Bar & grill Taj India Hacienda Del Rio Dos Coyotes Chicao Fire

Area Attractions

Sacramento Convention Center Folsom Live El Dorado County Fair Folsom Lake ARCO Arena Raley Fields California State University, Sacramento Hangtown Motorcross Race 4th of July Folsom Rodeo PAC 10 Rowing Regatta Passport Weekend, El Dorado Wine Country Folsom Cyclebration El Dorado's Wine Harvest Festival - Tour de Vine The "Big Crush" Harvest Festival Golden West Track and Field Folsom Lake Sacramento State University California Exposition & State Fair Old Sacramento Amador County Wineries Historic Folsom Folsom Premium Outlets Folsom State Prison Folsom Zoo Natomas Aquatic Center El Dorado Hills Business Parks El Dorado County / Sierra Foothill Wineries Mercy Folsom Hospital Folsom Lake College California State University - Sacramento Folsom Premium Outlets Broadstone Plaza Kohl's Target Town Center Shopping La Borgatta in Serrano Sunrise Mall Folsom Aerojet Intel DST

Meeting Facility

Courtyard Meeting Room Cafe/Lounge Banquet Room

Folsom Hotel Chains

Courtyard by Marriott
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El Dorado Hills
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