Sutter's Fort State Historic Park is a historic area featuring what still remains from Sacramento’s first settlement. In 1839, the Mexican government gave a land grant to John Sutter, who then used the land to set up the Central Valley’s first non-Native American settlement and develop agriculture. The area today is open for self-guided tours on a daily basis and sits in the middle of the city, providing a destination to see and learn a bit about the history of California. The large fort was carefully restored to look the same way it did during the 1840’s with original rooms.

2701 L St, Sacramento, CA 95816, 916-445-4422, (website )

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