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1. Harris Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Attractions

2. Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
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3. Lake Natoma

Category: Activities
Lake Natoma
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4. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

Category: Activities
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
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5. Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park

Category: Activities
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
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6. Folsom Historical Museum

Category: Attractions

7. Beal’s Point

Category: Activities
Beal’s Point
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8. Folsom Premium Outlets

Category: Shopping
Folsom Premium Outlets
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9. Folsom Aquatic Center

Category: Attractions
Folsom Aquatic Center
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10. Folsom Dam

Category: Activities
Folsom Dam
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11. Granite Bay Beach

Category: Beaches
Granite Bay Beach
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12. Gekkeikan Sake

13. Folsom Valley Railway

Category: Kids & Family

14. Red Bus Brewing Company

Category: Food & Drink

15. Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad

Category: Kids & Family
Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad
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16. Carpenter Hill

Carpenter Hill
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17. Folsom Pro Rodeo

Category: Entertainment
Folsom Pro Rodeo
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18. Sutter Street Steakhouse

Category: Food & Drink

19. Karen's Bakery

Category: Food & Drink

20. Land Ocean New American Grill

Category: Food & Drink
Land Ocean New American Grill
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Folsom is the perfect place for visitors to experience California’s quintessential year-round lifestyle, no matter if you are in the mood for a myriad of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping, or dining. The city’s history is filled with Gold Rush-era greatness, Johnny Cash, and preservation of its nature and arts.

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