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Sacramento, California
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Old Sacramento was designated as a National Historic Landmark District in 1965, preserving its Gold Rush-era buildings and wooden sidewalks.
The area developed rapidly during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s, serving as a major commercial hub for miners and merchants.
The Wells Fargo History Museum in Old Sacramento showcases artifacts and stories from the Pony Express, which had a terminus in the area.
Visitors can explore the underground sidewalks and basements that were raised in the 1860s to prevent flooding from the Sacramento River.
The Old Sacramento Waterfront hosts the Gold Rush Days every Labor Day weekend, recreating the 1850s with period costumes and activities.
The Delta King, a restored 1920s riverboat, is permanently docked in Old Sacramento and now serves as a hotel and restaurant.
The Central Pacific Railroad, part of the first Transcontinental Railroad, began construction in Sacramento in 1863, with Old Sacramento as a key site.
The district features over 125 locally-owned shops, offering everything from antiques to handmade crafts, reflecting its historic charm.
