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Folsom Gold Country California Vacations, Escapes and Business Trips


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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.

 
 

Gold Country California's Folsom


California Gold Country offers such a step back in time to golden, rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. This is where gold was discovered and mined, and history still resides along with new attractions and growing cities.


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Courtyard Sacramento Folsom
2575 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 95630

2 Star

The Folsom Courtyard by Marriott Hotel is conveniently located off Highway 50 -just minutes from dow


Hampton Inn and Suites Folsom
155 Placerville Road
Folsom, CA 95630

2 Star

The beautifully designed Hampton Inn - Suites Folsom is now accepting reservations. When you stay at


Hilton Garden Inn Folsom
221 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 95630

3 Star

The Hilton Garden Inn Folsom hotel is just minutes from downtown Sacramento California and located n


Lake Natoma Inn
702 Gold Lake Drive
Folsom, CA 95630

3 Star

The Lake Natoma Inn, located in one of Northern California?s most charming and historic towns, is ne


Larkspur Landing Folsom
121 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 95630

2 Star

Larkspur Landing is a completely new hotel concept specifically developed and designed to satisfy th


Oakwood at Iron Point
1550 Iron Point Rd
Folsom, CA 95630

3 Star

Imagine an elegant resort- rich with amenities to enhance your lifestyle. Enjoy features such as a s


Residence Inn Sacramento Folsom
2555 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 05630

2 Star

Proud to be the leading extended stay hotel in our area, Folsom Residence Inn by Marriott is conveni


Synergy Falls Willow Creek
1780 Creekside Drive
Folsom, CA 95630

3 Star

Willow Creek is defined by surroundings that offer picturesque views- year-round recreation and abun


Synergy Iron Point
1550 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 95630

3 Star

Enjoy features such as a sparkling pool- relaxing spa- and a clubhouse complete with a state-of-the-


Synergy Willow Springs
250 McAdoo Drive
Folsom, CA 95630

3 Star

Enjoy resort style living at Willow Springs. The community offers a large heated lap pool and 1st cl





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