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Unusual Attractions in Folsom

Folsom, California

Folsom Prison Museum

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

Folsom, California

Mormon Island

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

Folsom, California

The Folsom Powerhouse

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

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Rancho Cordova, California

Back to the 80s Cafe

This diner's a kitschy dreamland for anyone whose heart is stuck in the 1980s.

7 miles from Folsom

Sacramento, California

Safetyville, USA

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

12 miles from Folsom

Sacramento, California

Corti Brothers Grocery

The last of a gourmet supermarket chain, this store helped spark California's Food Revolution.

16 miles from Folsom

Auburn, California

The Statues of Ken Fox

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

16 miles from Folsom

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