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Unusual Attractions in Sacramento

Sacramento, California

Spirit of Sacramento

Before it was abandoned and left to rust alongside the road, this riverboat starred in a John Wayne movie.

Sacramento, California

Dragon House

An eccentric home stands out in an otherwise average neighborhood with mosaics, mini topiaries, and kinetic sculpture.

Sacramento, California

Sacramento's Original Street Level

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

Sacramento, California

Safetyville, USA

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

Sacramento, California

Sacramento Old City Cemetery

The capitol city's oldest existing cemetery.

Sacramento, California

Patty Reed's Doll

A tiny survivor of the Donner Party disaster.

West Sacramento, California

'Subtile' Sculpture

A mesmerizing disco ball-like sculpture along the Sacramento River Walk.

West Sacramento, California

I Street Bridge

I Street Bridge is the heaviest swinging center bridge in the United States.

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