Nestled in Downtown Sacramento, Capitol Park is this city’s historic gem, featuring state parks, rose gardens, and historic architecture, sites, and museums. Named for the California State Capitol Park, this neighborhood is home to this famous green space with memorials, monuments, walking paths, and more that offer unbeatable views of Sacramento’s historic structures. A must-visit is the California State Capitol Museum that’s filled with enthralling exhibits and artifacts. The California Museum, Franklin D. Roosevelt Park, and the Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park are must-visits as well.
Capitol Park is home to an array of delicious restaurants and eclectic bars like Cafeteria 15L on 15th Street. Light rail stations are commonplace in this urban neighborhood, so commuting is a breeze. Interstate 5 and the Sacramento River are immediately west of Capitol Park, so easy travels and riverfront views are at your fingertips in this historic neighborhood.
