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Folsom Prison Museum

This museum looks at the history of one of America's most famous prisons and most beloved albums.

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Mormon Island

This former boomtown "island" is now submerged below Folsom Lake.

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The Folsom Powerhouse

This 19th century hydroelectric powerhouse was the first of its kind.

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Safetyville, USA

A working miniature city designed to teach kids about safety and presumably city planning.

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12 miles from Folsom

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The Statues of Ken Fox

Dentist's hated concrete colossi are now beloved icons of the community.

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16 miles from Folsom

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Patty Reed's Doll

A tiny survivor of the Donner Party disaster.

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17 miles from Folsom

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Johnny Cash Mural

This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.

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18 miles from Folsom

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