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Underground tour uncovers forgotten part of Old Sacramento

River boy Mack is one of the historical interpreters who...

River boy Mack is one of the historical interpreters who serves as a guide on the Old Sacramento Underground Tour. (Marta Yamamoto/Contra Costa Times Correspondent)

The hollow sidewalk under the BF Hastings Building in Old...

The hollow sidewalk under the BF Hastings Building in Old Sacramento. (Historic Old Sacramento Foundation)

Madame Lucinda Lanos provides a history lesson inside the hollow...

Madame Lucinda Lanos provides a history lesson inside the hollow sidewalk of the BF Hastings Building. (Marta Yamamoto/Contra Costa Times Correspondent)

An exhibit in BF Hastings Building showcases some of the...

An exhibit in BF Hastings Building showcases some of the objects found during excavations. (Marta Yamamoto/Contra Costa Times Correspondent)

The Sacramento History Museum is the starting point for the...

The Sacramento History Museum is the starting point for the Old Sacramento Underground Tour. (Marta Yamamoto/Contra Costa Times Correspondent)

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During Sacramento’s early history, its fate was touch and go. The Gold Rush had made it the hub of shipping and business, but devastating floods threatened to destroy the city.

December 1861 and January 1862 brought more than 30 inches of rain and buried Sacramento under water for three months. The only alternative was to raise the buildings and city streets from eight to 22 feet.

Almost 150 years later, most streets and storefronts have been filled in, but many tunnels and hollow sidewalks remain and a new tour takes visitors down into this pre-flood Sacramento.

The Old Sacramento Underground Tour follows a route through Old Sacramento and underneath two historic buildings. The tour, which runs through Oct. 31, is coordinated by the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation in partnership with the city of Sacramento and California State Parks.

“A lot of the physical evidence of what was done in the 19th century is still visible to us, but most people walk by it and don’t understand what it is,” said Marcia Eymann, Executive Director of the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation. “By taking the tour, we hope people will have an understanding of this amazing part of Sacramento history.”

Follow your guide

The tour manages to combine history and entertainment through its tour guides. Many are professional actors and some portray a historical character, complete with period costume and appropriate accent and anecdotes of the times.

There’s one guide for each tour and the luck of the draw might grant you river boy Mack, who came to Sacramento from the South; Mrs. O’Grady from Ireland; Madame Lucinda Lanos, the town milliner; matchmaker Miss Odessa or actor Jouni Kirjola.

On a preview tour I met all five, each worth their salt in bricks and jackscrews. I was fully engaged and at the end of the hour tour, interesting facts and events had soaked right in.

Floods and fire

The tour began at the Sacramento History Museum, where we were invited to don hard hats and pick up small complimentary flashlights, sporting logos with “get the low down” motto.

After crossing Front Street, our first stop was the Sacramento River. Here Mack described how it was rerouted in the 1860s for flood control and how levees were built, raising Front Street 22 feet. Each action testified to Sacramento’s determination to persevere, at any cost.

At Firehouse Alley, purposely steep to provide drainage, Mrs. O’Grady recounted how the earliest canvas-and-wood structures were destroyed by fire, causing town movers to turn to brick and granite for permanence.

Evidence of the past

Pioneer Park sits at the original town level and still visible are granite doorsills and cast-iron columns of some original dwellings. Along J Street, guide Jouni asked the group to imagine the site post-flood, with wagons and livestock mired in several feet of mud.

At basement level in the Adams Express Building, Miss Eliza Wilson pointed out the barrel brick arches of the original street and compared low-graders (those who opposed raising the town) with high-graders (those who favored it). In truth, owners had little choice; those who failed to comply were arrested and lost their property.

Inside the BF Hastings Building, Madame Lucinda Lanos described the slow process required to raise each building — a process involving hundreds of laborers, thick beams and jackscrews — as she led us along a hollow sidewalk that served to buttress the street. Also in view were exhibits displaying objects, such as glass bottles and nails, discovered during excavations.

Above ground again

On the current street level, we encountered Miss Odessa, who quizzed us on the necessity for 14-foot-wide sidewalks as she reminded the group that with a 10-to-1 ratio of men to women, no woman stayed single long.

It was just one final example of how a tour can be both informative and engaging.

As we finished where the tour began, at the Sacramento History Museum, our guide summed up how the city survived: with everyone pulling together and working toward a common goal. Not a bad reminder of how lessons learned in the past can be carried forward to the present.

OLD SACRAMENTO UNDERGROUND TOURS: The hourlong tours depart every 30 minutes from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31 and resuming in April. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for ages 6-17. Check in at the Sacramento History Museum, 1011 I St. in Old Sacramento, 916-808-7059. Tickets can be purchased online at www.historicoldsac.org . WHERE TO EAT: Try a Bratwurst or Andouille sausage at The Missing Link (1050 Front St., 916-448-8549) or handmade ice cream and smoothies at Produce Junction (1050 Front St., 916-443-1836). For espresso drinks, salads and sandwiches at reasonable prices, head to Steamers (101 K St., 916-737-5252). To relax among dark wood and stained glass, give the burgers and pulled pork a try at Fat City Bar & Cafe (1001 F St., 916-446-6768).

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Underground tours for the haunted history buffs

If you like your history with a side of spooky, this one’s for you..

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Sacramento History Museum offers tours inside the museum and all over Old Sacramento.

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Sacramento History Museum is notorious for immersive tours all over Old Sacramento, and Halloween is the perfect excuse to learn all about what haunted history lies six feet under .

No — we aren’t talking graves, rather underground corridors that extend all over downtown. Discover the ins-and-outs of what’s underfoot in Old Sac with tours from the museum’s program coordinator, Aly Kowalski, and her historical cohorts.

The underground tour includes noteworthy historical landmarks (below and above ground). Here are some highlights:

  • The National Historical Pony Express Trail , a mail route of over 1,800 miles to get from California to Missouri in just 10 days on horseback ( poor horses )
  • Eagle Theater , a reconstruction of California’s first permanent theater originally constructed in 1849
  • The B.F. Hastings Building , the western terminus for the Pony Express, from which express mail for San Francisco would then continue via ferry
  • A late-1900s archaeological excavation site , which unearthed some artifacts that are on display in the museum

A western wear-clad tour guide gestures at the old stone wall of an underground hallway in Old Sacramento.

Tour guides for the Sacramento History Museum get in full character of Old Sacramento’s own famous figures.

Photo by Dayna Wergedal, courtesy of Sacramento History Museum

Guided tours are led by local experts fully in character of significant figures in Sacramento’s history, including B.F. Hastings himself, or (City Editor Madeline’s personal favorite) Madame Johanna Hiegle, a woman of “ill repute.” This makes for a unique experience for each tour, said Kalowski.

With over 10 years of experience in the Sacramento History Museum, Kalowski has borne witness to some visitor accounts of the paranormal herself. If you consider yourself more sensitive to the other side , who knows? You just might pick up on something.

A sign in front of a two-story brick building reads Sacramento History Museum, marking the entrance.

The Sacramento History Museum is open 7 days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Underground tours run seven days a week, and can be booked online . If you want to throw some old school gaming into the mix, check out the Gold Fever! Game tour.

Thrill-seekers — mark your calendars for January 2024, when the Old Sac Paranormal Investigation tours will pick back up. Participants will be equipped with handheld monitors to pick up any EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) for the full experience.

We braved the underground last year and met B.F. Hastings ourselves — pretty spirited for a 174-year-old .

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There's An Underground City Beneath Sacramento In Northern California That Most People Don't Know About

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Jill is a freelance writer from a small Northern California town and lives in the Sierra Nevada mountains. If you have an idea for an Only In Northern California story, email her at [email protected].

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One of the most prominent cities in Northern California has a mysterious past… and a whole underground level that hardly anyone talks about! Old Sacramento was built up during the time of the gold rush, but the frequent flooding of this area obliterated its first level time and time again, until finally, the city abandoned that level altogether. It’s both fascinating and creepy to tour the abandoned level… see for yourself!

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Do You Dare Venture Into the Old Sacramento Tunnels?

Sacramento, the capital of California, has buried some dark secrets. Literally.

The Old Sacramento Tunnels, as they are known, are home to history both mundane and bizarre.

In 1861-1862, it suffered the worst rainstorm in the recorded history of the state.

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Updated 9/19/2019 – The state government fled the city for fear of drowning, and steamboats traversed the streets, evacuating citizens.

The city was practically transformed into an inland sea.

Christmas was canceled.

Thousands of people lost their livelihoods, and many lost their lives.

Dire times called for drastic measures, and over time the streets of Sacramento were physically raised up, an average of 10 feet.

This created a vast system of underground tunnels beneath the city, which remains to this day.

These tunnels are a city beneath the city.

They are the original streets of Sacramento, and the dead still walk them.

Meanwhile, Civil War continued to claim countless lives each day, and the violent excesses of the Gold Rush still haunted the landscape.

Over time, the Old Sacramento Tunnels unsurprisingly became a hotbed of crime, murder, and depravity.

Bodies were stored there.

Organized crime bosses treasured the tunnels for their myriad dark corners in which to dispose of enemies and victims.

People would enter the tunnels, seeking thrills or adventure or simply to satisfy their curiosity, and never return.

Dark corners are attractive to the paranormal, and the area is undoubtedly haunted.

Various cryptids, seeking solace from the prying eyes of humanity, skitter and lurk in the darkness.

There’s so much happening down there, right below the feet of an unsuspecting populace.

The Old Sacramento Tunnels are now part of the Old Sacramento State Historic Park, and tours are available to the brave.

Would you dare enter a pitch black tunnel, filled with ghosts and specters and who knows what else?

Godspeed if you do.

Ghosts of the Old Sacramento Tunnels

Ghost holding out hand

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People died in the Old Sacramento Tunnels.

They drowned during the Flood, and they were murdered or were lost in later years.

Today, many businesses above the tunnels have the dubious privilege of an entryway into the drowned city.

They take the form of a moldy staircase or a trapdoor, or a steep drop in an alley.

Most new owners of these businesses quickly choose to close them off, with bricks and boards and sometimes with prayers and ritual.

Many speak of a dark energy emanating from below.

People feel inexplicably uneasy or even frightened when nearing the depths.

Cold spots are common, intensifying the closer one gets to the underground area.

Some years ago, a group of local business owners pooled their resources and hired a paranormal investigations crew, and after a thorough review chose a California psychic as well.

The team entered the tunnels and spent quite a long time down there.

They didn’t speak much of what they found after they finally emerged, but they strongly advised against ever entering the Old Sacramento Tunnels again.

Two members of the team decided it would be their last paranormal adventure.

They hung up their EVP recorders and thermal cameras, and retired from the business.

For their part, the business owners do their best to put the experience out of their minds.

Some say that the looks on the ghost hunters’ faces was enough to convince them some things should remain unknown.

The offices and shops in the area come and go, but the boarded up tunnels remain.

When a new tenant enquires about them, they are implored to leave the barriers alone.

If they should find a strange symbol on the wall, inscribed or drawn in chalk, they are asked not to question it and never to remove it.

What did these men and women see down there?

What frightened them so, these seasoned professional ghost hunters?

Is it still there, lurking below the city?

Some the best and most accurate psychic mediums say they have sensed very real entities there.

Are you brave enough to learn the truth?

All it takes is one step down.

Strange Rituals

Weird Rituals

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Although ghost hunters approach the supernatural with a scientific, critical eye, some take another path to knowledge of the beyond.

The Old Sacramento Tunnels are infamous for so-called occult activity.

People enter the underground to enact rituals and séances, summonings and spells.

Explorers speak of strange figures in robes moving quickly through the buried streets.

They have in the past been mistaken for members of the Ku Klux Klan, but today it is thought that they are something much stranger, and perhaps even more dangerous.

There are always those people who embrace the supernatural to an unhealthy degree.

They wish to bring spirits onto our plane, not to learn about them or help them, but simply because they can.

Whether their methods are sound or not, they have been known to attract the attention of supernatural beings.

Stirring up the spirits is rarely safe, even with the best of intentions and even for the most well-equipped.

What are these people doing?

Would you risk finding out?

An Inhuman Hunger

Old Sacramento Tunnels

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Other than those who feel a connection to the paranormal, the homeless population of Sacramento are the only ones who truly desire to explore the depths.

Seeking shelter, these unfortunate souls sometimes travel down into the Old Sacramento Tunnels alone or in groups.

They set up camps, they spend the night.

Rarely do they spend more than one.

There are countless tales from the Sacramento homeless of voices and apparitions in the old town beneath the city.

Few choose to listen to their ravings, but there is much truth to be found in what they say.

They will tell you about the White Lady who floats just out sight around every corner.

They will speak of the hate-filled screams of a man dressed like a cowboy, shrieking and raging at anyone who approaches.

Most disturbing, they will tell you about the rats.

The rats, they say, “don’t act natural”.

They follow you, stalk you, creeping through every nook and cranny.

Sometimes their eyes are far too red to be explained by the darkness, and carry a glint of intelligence no animal should.

Legends speak of a rat/human hybrid, a cryptid composed of dozens or more rats entwined by their tails.

Their flesh grows together, and over time, a single consciousness emerges.

It is inhuman and unnatural, and it hates humankind.

Some say the beast has somehow developed the power of human speech, and will whisper threats and curses in the night.

Others say that the rat thing has dominion over its lesser brethren, and will send them to attack, kill, and consume any who encroach on its territory.

The homeless people don’t like to go into the Old Sacramento Tunnels anymore.

Some of them don’t come back.

But what about a well-equipped crew of explorers, fascinated with the paranormal?

Exploring the Old Sacramento Tunnels

Sacramento Tunnels

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As part of a State Historic Park, access to the Old Sacramento Tunnels is permitted but regulated.

There are a number of tours available in the area, some focusing on the supernatural, others not.

In whatever way you choose to experience this town below the city, keep an eye out for the inexplicable.

Ghosts inhabit the tunnels, without a doubt, and things stranger still.

Ghosts of the Gold Rush, ghosts from later years, and supernatural entities as yet unknown to the modern discipline of ghost hunting.

In many ways, the Old Sacramento Tunnels represent a frontier in paranormal investigation.

It’s a large space that literally did not exist until less than two centuries ago, and it’s fully known to be haunted.

There are opportunities down there to make a new discovery, and that’s a rare thing these days.

The paranormal enthusiast can learn a lot down there, but there is always the risk of losing one’s sanity or worse.

Step carefully through the shadows, keep an open mind, and be ready for anything.

And should you see a multitude of red eyes peering at you from the darkness…r un.

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Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

With countless hidden gems, Sacramento is a destination that deserves to be on your California travel bucket list. The first time most people visit California’s capital city of Sacramento, they almost always wind up spending some time in historical Old Sacramento. While many cities have their own version “old town”, the Old Sacramento District really takes the cake with blocks of preserved buildings, working locomotive steam trains, shopping and dining, and beautiful Tower Bridge and Sacramento River views.

The Old Sacramento area is home to the highest concentration of historic buildings and landmarks in the state. It has a lovely Old West look and feel, with horse-drawn stagecoaches slowly making their way through its scenic streets. There are over a hundred shops and restaurants, as well as countless cafes and hotels now housed in its attractive old buildings.

Old Sacramento is one of those rare places where there’s truly something for everyone. Within the 8-block grid of Old Sac there’s kid-friendly attractions and not-so-kid-friendly spots. Families can bring their children and simultaneously adults can enjoy more mature activities with booze and sophistication.

This Old Sacramento guide is divided between things to do with your kids and adult only activities for a day out on the town or date night with someone special. There’s plenty of foodie suggestions for those who enjoy eating well while on vacation. And finally there’s more close by things to do in Sacramento to fill out your weekend itinerary.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

The History Behind Old Sacramento

Growing up in California, we came to Old Sacramento as kids on school field trips to learn about California history. Sacramento is the state's oldest city and has a colorful and eventful history. It all began with an American pioneer of Swiss ancestry, John Sutter, who arrived here in 1839. Under his leadership, a fort was built, and a trading colony was established.

In 1848 the first gold was found 80 kilometers from the fort, after which people began to pour into the region, and the population began to grow rapidly. In 1850 Sacramento was granted city status. After just a few years, in 1854, it became the state's capital, though the city had to pay $1 million for it.

Sacramento quickly became a thriving city largely as a result of the gold rush of the 1840s. In 1800, the first urban structure was founded here. Now this area of old factories and buildings, as well as museums and restaurants, is called Old Sacramento.

Quite an essential role in the formation and development of the city was played by its geographical location. Sacramento became a major transportation hub of the western territory. The city was the westernmost point on the route of the first transcontinental railroad and the famous Pony Express courier company.

Another rather significant point for Sacramento was the fact that the city is located where the American River flows into the Sacramento River. The 43-mile navigable canal has direct access to San Francisco Bay. With the port of Sacramento, the city provides transportation of agricultural and industrial goods to anywhere in the world.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

Present Day Old Sacramento

While Old Sacramento is a protected historical state park, it’s also a modern gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.

The buildings all date back to the 19th century and today are filled with restaurants, bars, boutiques and souvenir stores. The area is very popular with tourists and is visited by more than five million people annually.

Museums & Historical Spots Inside Old Sacramento

If you’re visiting Old Sacramento in the daytime, I recommend you spend some time exploring the world-class museums. They’re filled with artifacts and relics that can transport your imagination hundreds of years into the past.

In Old Sac you will have many opportunities to enjoy the atmosphere of the 19th century. You can take a ride in a carriage in Old Sacramento, hop on a historic steam train, and you can even board the historic riverboat on the Sacramento River.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

B.F. Hastings Building National Park

Among the surviving buildings, often reminiscent of Spanish colonial architecture, you will find, for example, the B. F. Hastings Bank Building, which once was even the seat of the Superior Court of California. Today it is a museum devoted to the delivery of mail in the 19th century, which is certainly worth a visit. In the museum, you have the opportunity to see postage stamps from that time, a letter carrier's equipment, a real mail stagecoach that dates back to 1866, and you can even try the telegraph.

The most exciting exhibit in the museum is surely the main stage. it represents a complex system of delivery of transportation of goods and passengers in the 19th century. Each stagecoach was pulled by 4 or 8 horses, and it drove at an average speed of 8 kilometers per hour.

At about every 20 kilometers, there was a station where the coachman could change horses. Then, about every 70 kilometers, there was a stop where he and the passengers would have something to eat and rest a little bit.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - The golden Tower Bridge over the Sacramento River.

The golden Tower Bridge over the Sacramento River.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Walking across the golden Tower Bridge.

Walking across the golden Tower Bridge from Old Sacramento.

California State Railroad Museum

A must-see for people who want to learn more about the history of the city and the state is the excellent California State Railroad Museum. Located on the northern edge of Old Sacramento, its outstanding exhibits and vintage locomotives look at the enormous impact railways had on American society.

Founded in 1976, the museum now has more than 20 restored rail cars and trains for visitors to explore, with countless artifacts and old equipment also on display. While some exhibitions shed light on the working conditions and life of railway workers during the gold rush, others focus on how trains influenced travel, trade, and the never-ending expansion of the West.

In addition to admiring all of their fine features, you can actually ride one of the diesel engines or steam locomotives, as the museum offers a sightseeing line alongside the Sacramento River.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Walking across the golden Tower Bridge from Old Sacramento.

History of The Delta King Riverboat Hotel

In 1927, two steamers of the same type were built to operate on the San Francisco-Sacramento line. Their vessels, made in Scotland, were shipped across the ocean to California for completion.

The cost of building each vessel was nearly one million American dollars. An astronomical sum for those days. To compare, an ordinary river cabin steamer could have been made ten to fifteen times cheaper. The vessels were named Delta King and Delta Queen.

These days it is easy to get from San Francisco to Sacramento, the capital of California. It takes no more than a two-hour drive over the San Francisco Bay Bridge and an excellent multi-lane highway. But things were different back then. There were no bridges over the bay or roads like there are now. The most convenient mode of transportation between these cities was the steamboat.

The Delta King and Delta Queen were the largest passenger steamboats in the history of California river transportation, each 87 feet long and 18 feet wide. Two hundred passengers were accommodated in single, double, and triple cabins.

About one-third of the cabins had separate or adjoining bathrooms, the rest had sinks with hot and cold water. The passenger quarters consisted of a dining room, an observation room, a smoking room, and another inner room called the Social Hall. In addition, a separate deck was allotted for freight, mail, and passenger cars.

Each steamboat was equipped with a powerful (2,000 horsepower) steam engine propelled by a rear wheel with a protective wooden cover. When the waters were calm, the vessels could reach speeds of up to 24 kilometers per hour.

In other words, the Delta King and Delta Queen were modern and comfortable vessels for their time, shining examples of 20th-century riverboat construction.

In 1969, the ship was sold to the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce. That same year, the Delta King was towed to Sacramento, where it was used for occasional events, the most famous of which were jazz festivals. However, this did not last long. After a few years, the steamboat was abandoned again, then sold and towed to Richmond. The steamer continued to stand there, but in 1981 the old shell leaked, and the ship sank.

That would have been the end of the glorious Delta King steamer's story. But that is when its new life began. In 1984, a group of investor-enthusiasts bought the steamship to convert it into a hotel in Sacramento. So the steamship was towed back to Sacramento, where it was carefully restored, preserving its exterior and original style.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

The restored school house in Old Sacramento.

The Delta King Today

In March 1987, the Delta King was towed to her future berth in the Sacramento Historic District, where work continued. Finally, on May 20, 1989, the steamer was officially opened to the public. And its new life began.

Today, the steamboat blends surprisingly seamlessly into Sacramento's historic downtown. The steamer has been carefully restored but still faithfully preserved in its historic appearance. There are no additional superstructures or changes to the windows and doors. Overall, the interior layout has also remained the same.

On the aft part of the second deck, a hotel lobby and information desk were installed in place of the inner saloon. Unfortunately, this part of the ship was severely damaged during the sinking and is probably the only area of the ship that does not retain the old style of decoration. There are also a number of cabins that today serve as rooms in the existing hotel.

So take a trip down memory lane and stay at the renovated Delta King Hotel . Its original cabins have been converted into comfortable rooms with views of the historic Old Sacramento neighborhood and the Sacramento River. Ideally located near downtown, the Delta King offers authentic, historic vistas of the thriving city.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

Underground Tours of Old Sacramento

Explore excavated foundations and enclosed passageways hidden since streets in Sacramento were raised more than a century ago. Tour guides will explain how streets and buildings were built and what they were used for originally.

This historic tour includes hollow sidewalks, sloping alleyways, and the underground spaces themselves.

The Old Sacramento Underground Tours depart from the Sacramento History Museum in Old Sacramento. This half-mile-long historic walking adventure lasts about an hour and takes you through places with uneven surfaces and low ceilings. The tour accommodates up to 20 people.

Come dressed for the weather, as there are no temperature controls in the underground rooms. Also, the surfaces are uneven, so comfortable, closed-toe shoes are a must.

With a diverse line-up of guides, no tour will be the same!

Old Sacramento School House

One of my favorite things to do in Old Sac is to tour the historical school house. This cute yellow building is often open to the public and inside it has been completely restored to look like a school house from the 19th century. You’ll see rows of little wooden desks, antique school books and school supplies, a wood-burning heater and even a little playground outside.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Riding inside the steam train cabin.

Riding inside the steam train cabin.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Riding inside the steam train cabin.

Family-Friendly Things To Do in Old Sacramento

Behind the 19th-century exteriors, you will find places to shop, eat, learn about the fascinating historical events and spend time with your family.

Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour

The Old Sacramento Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour takes you on a unique tour of Old Sacramento, where you will learn about the history of the gold rush and so much more. Along the way, you and your team will solve 21 fun puzzles and challenges. Most groups require 90 to 120 minutes to finish.

This is one of the best activities in Sacramento for families, couples looking for a unique date idea, or those searching for fun things to do in Sacramento.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Candy and chocolate covered apples inside the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

Candy and chocolate covered apples inside the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

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Horse-Drawn Carriages in Old Sacramento

Ready to travel back in time? Top Hand Ranch provides fun and safe carriage rides in today's Old Town Sacramento. They also provide Christmas themed horse-drawn carriages through the Fab 40's neighborhood during the month of December.

Christmas in Old Sacramento

The city of Sacramento really makes great efforts to bring the holiday spirit to the Old Sac city streets. The old buildings are trimmed with wreaths, lights and garlands. There’s always a giant decorated Christmas tree and a tree lighting ceremony to welcome the beginning of the season.

For more fun things to do in Sacramento during the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Years, see my Sacramento holiday guide .

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Candy and chocolate covered apples inside the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

G. Willikers Toy Emporium

G. Willikers Toy Emporium is a unique toy store situated in Old Sacramento that offers distinctive products and high-quality signature toys. It features an extensive line of nostalgic wind-up toys, Thomas tanks, LGB trains, tin toys, and so much more. Even for adults, visiting the store will be a fun experience.

Old City Kites

Old City Kites is a fun store and will surely appeal to young travelers. It's packed with kites, toys, games, and home decorations. Old City Kites has been around for over 25 years and is now one of Northern California's largest full-service kite stores. Kites are a great way to encourage your kids to spend less time on tech screens and more time enjoying the great outdoors.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

Don’t worry, this train was non-operational and you can get up close to see the details.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - There’s multiple ice cream shops in Old Sacramento.

There’s multiple ice cream shops in Old Sacramento.

Another exciting place to see in Old Sac is Atrium 916 – a community art center and gallery. Inside you can browse and shop locally crafted art, or attend an event. Many of the events are kid-friendly hands-on art projects and experiences.

McGee's Old Time Photos

McGee's Old Time Photos is a family-owned novelty photography studio that's been in business for over 40 years. Gather your family and friends to take black and white old-fashioned photographs with vintage western-themed costumes, props and old-timey backdrops. Pick from a selection of themes including saloons, Bonnie and Clyde bank robbers, steam trains, wanted posters and more.

They also offer their own gift shop with toys, souvenirs, and more to remind you of the city and its history – from mugs, signs, and memorabilia to old-fashioned photographs and costumes.

When you visit McGee's Old Time Photos, you will be given the opportunity to bring home a fun and memorable photo of Old Sac!

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

Candy Shops & Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Old Sacramento

If your family unit has a sweet tooth and you guys like to try local ice creams and candies everywhere you go, Sacramento will not disappoint. Check out Old Sac sweet shops like Sacramento Sweets Co. , Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory , and Boxcar Eats Frozen Yogurt (try the famous Dole Whip!).

For a more serious meal, you will love the casual eats at Joe's Crab Shack . From its vast menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fish dishes, and fried shrimp platters, as well as options for meat lovers, such as steak, sandwiches, and chicken.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

Adult Things To Do in Old Sacramento

If you have come to Sacramento with your other half, are adventuring solo, or have left the kids with grandparents for the night, it is time for a date night in Old Sacramento. We promise you – it will be a good one!

Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club

What is better than an evening filled with laughter? Be sure not to miss a comedy show at Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club. On their website, you can check the calendar of events so you can choose the comedian you think can really tickle your funny bone.

Sacramento Historic River Cruise

Sacramento offers excellent opportunities for riverside relaxation. Consider booking a leisurely boat tour along the Sacramento River which runs right along river front of Old Sacramento. The guided boat tour highlights the natural beauty of the city's surroundings and also gives you the historical backstories of the area.

If you’re looking for a fun day date with your significant other, this Old Sacramento River Cruise is a great option!

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

The decorated Christmas tree in Old Sacramento.

Sac Brew Boat

If you are looking for a date idea that is less typical and more fun, be sure to get tickets to the Sac Brew Boat. It is the perfect way to celebrate any kind of holiday or to spend part of your weekend enjoying the beauty of the Sacramento River.

Just imagine – refreshing drinks, a little exercise, and having fun in the water. It sounds great, doesn't it? In addition, the company offers private excursions of up to 90 minutes, during which the journey is controlled by pedal-powered boats along the historic Sacramento River waterfront.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

Local Sacramento Maker Blossom Bathhouse

If you are looking for a thoughtful and special gift for your other half, friend, or family member, we recommend you visit Blossom Bathhouse. While there are many boutiques in Old Sac, locals especially love to share their colorful products on Instagram .

Blossom Bathhouse prides itself on handmade cosmetics of the highest quality and uniqueness. They say that memories are in the scent, and these products are certainly proof of that. The company designs all its products for customers who want colorful, festive, and fragrant bath products, as well as for people who suffer from sensitive skin and skin conditions at the same time.

All products are made right here in Sacramento and don't include any toxic ingredients and parabens.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

Adult Foodie Tastings & Restaurants in Old Sacramento

Most tourist destinations don’t offer the type of exceptional dinning experiences that foodies like to enjoy. Old Sacramento is an exception with high quality eats, perfect for a date night.

Underground Tasting Room

Another fun thing to do in Old Sacramento is to visit this tasting room, which is focused on providing an exceptional educational wine tasting experience.

Just in case you want to grab a bite to eat along with the wine, they offer a small selection of high-quality gourmet dishes that pair very well with the wines available on the spot.

The Tasting Room is well suited for those travelers who appreciate and enjoy high-quality wines and want a different experience than a simple wine bar.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Horse-drawn carriage rides in Old Sacramento.

Horse-drawn carriage rides in Old Sacramento.

Rio City Café

There are plenty of cafes, bars, and restaurants in Old Sacramento, so you are guaranteed to have your stomach full. But in case you want to enjoy a fine dining meal right on the river, Rio City Cafe is the place to put on your travel list.

Rio City Cafe is located in the heart Old Town Sacramento, overlooking some of the town’s most prominent landmarks. The Sacramento River flows right by the restaurant, so those dining on the terrace can enjoy this spectacular view, as well as vistas of the historic Tower Bridge and the Ziggurat (pyramid) building.

The food is upscale American with plenty of sea food and meat dishes. Scroll through the photos in this blog post to see photos from our Rio City Cafe entrees from the Sacramento Dine Downtown event.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - The Underground Wine Tasting Room.

The Underground Wine Tasting Room.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

Hoppy’s Railyard Kitchen & Hopgarden

For a simpler but no less special experience, locals appreciate and recommend Hoppy's Railyard Kitchen & Hopgarden. The restaurant offers casual American food, a fantastic cocktail menu and local craft beers. This is a good spot to enjoy a relaxing meal with a couple drinks.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

Olive Oil Tasting in Old Sacramento

Chefs' Olive Mix is a specialty store in historic Old Sacramento where you can taste and mix 7 of the most ultra-premium Extra Virgin olive oils, 16 melted and infused olive oils, 18 dark balsams, 15 white balsams, 3 kinds of vinegar, and 5 gourmet oils.

When you first enter this delightfully charming upscale tasting room, you can't help but be stunned by the 64 shiny and stunning stainless-steel tanks (called fusti) that line the walls. Each fusti contains either Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin olive oils from around the world or balsamic vinegar from the most revered producers from Modena, Italy.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

Blueprint Coffee

Blueprint Coffee just recently opened up and it’s the caffeine spot that’s been missing in Old Sac since forever. You can get your daily dose of caffeine in this modern and minimal cafe. They serve Mast Coffee, a local Sacramento brand.

Blueprint is a 100% non-profit organization. They partner with Project Church to make a difference in Sacramento. So when you buy a cup of coffee, you know you have done a good deed.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Top 20 Family-Friendly & Date Night Things To Do

More Areas to Explore Right Outside of Old Sacramento

Full of beautiful historic buildings, rich history museums, and bustling businesses, Old Sacramento really is a treat to explore. The lively historic district, which covers a massive part of the city center, and its abundant attractions take you back to the days when Sacramento was a thriving pioneer city on the river.

But there’s still plenty more to explore just outside of Old Sac in Midtown, Downtown and beyond. Keep reading to find more top Sacramento travel itinerary ideas.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Dinner entrees from Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento.

 Dinner entrees from Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Dinner entrees from Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento.

Downtown Commons DOCO

DOCO stands for Downtown Commons and this is where you’ll find a large outdoor shopping plaza with restaurants and popular chain stores. Inside DOCO you’ll also find the Golden 1 Center for sports and musical concerts. The trendy Kimpton The Sawyer Hotel is apart of DOCO as well.

The best part is that there’s a pedestrian tunnel that connects DOCO to Old Sac. So you can book a hotel on either side and have easy walking access to both sides.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Dinner entrees from Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento.

Dinner entrees from Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Dinner entrees from Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento.

Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social can be found inside The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel and can be best described as a bowling alley with arcade and billiard games for adults. They have great farm-to-table food and boozy drinks. The decor is whimsical and campy, with plenty of humor and surprises for guests.

See my complete guide to visiting Punch Bowl Social in Sacramento .

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Dessert from Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento.

Dessert from Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Views of the Old Sacramento Waterfront while standing on the Tower Bridge.

Views of the Old Sacramento Waterfront while standing on the Tower Bridge.

Riverwalk Walking Path

The Sacramento River flows right next Old Sac and the Tower Bridge is a pedestrian-friendly bridge which allows both cars and people to cross over to West Sacramento side. There are walking and bike trails on both sides of the river fronts, and the West Sac side has a park and trail known as Riverwalk Park .

We have taken our kids on stroller walks from the Riverwalk all the way over to Old Sac. On a day with nice weather it’s a very pleasant walk. See photos from our day walking on the Riverwalk to Old Sac here .

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - View of the Delta King River Boat from across the river on the West Sacramento Riverwalk.

View of the Delta King River Boat from across the river on the West Sacramento Riverwalk.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Walking across the golden Tower Bridge from Old Sacramento.

Entrance to the pedestrian tunnel walkway to Old Sacramento from DOCO.

Visitor’s Guide to Old Sacramento - Entrance to the pedestrian tunnel walkway to Old Sacramento from DOCO.

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Over 25 Global Cuisines to Try in Sacramento

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Our Favorite Sacramento Hotels:

Delta King Hotel, Sacramento

Delta King Hotel

You can book an extraordinary stay in the heart of Old Sacramento on the Delta King Hotel. This authentic and historical riverboat is permanently docked at the Riverfront Dock and is open to guests to stay overnight.

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel Sacramento

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel

The Kimpton Sawyer is the trendiest new hotel in Sacramento. It’s located in DOCO right next to shopping and dining. Punch Bowl Social is also right on the same property.

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The Citizen Hotel

The Citizen Hotel has old-world luxury decor. They are conveniently located right in downtown Sacramento and they have amazing panoramic city views from their rooftop restaurant.

More Things To Do in Sacramento:

Sacramento Historic River Cruise

Sacramento River Cruise

See Old Sacramento from the viewpoint of cruising down the Sacramento River. During the one-hour boat ride you’ll see the golden Tower Bridge, river views and learn history about the area.

Sacramento Food Tours

Sacramento Food Tours

When booking your Sacramento food tour, you’ve got several options including locations in Midtown, Downtown, and the Sutter District.

Climbing and Ziplining in West Sacramento

Climbing and Ziplining in West Sacramento

Outdoor adventure seekers can glide through the tree tops at the Tree Top Sac tree climbing and ziplining course. This is a family-friendly activity, age range is 7-years-old to adults.

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As the Halloween season ramps into high gear, you might have already planned your spooky activities like haunted houses, pumpkin patches and corn mazes.

But those in Sacramento can add another spooky activity to their fall lists: touring the underground tunnels to learn about the city’s buried past.

“Sacramento has a very unique history. The way it came to be today and everything that was done in the nineteenth century is very special to this city. And by going underground and exploring these spaces, we sort of get a unique look at the past,” said Aja Jett, one of Sacramento’s underground guides.

Maddy Eccles, a photographer and Sacramento TikToker, and Dixie Deets, a food blogger and Sacramento native, stopped by the Sacramento History Museum for an underground tour for the Very Local show, Maddy & Dixie Take Sactown.

During the tour, you can explore the underground tunnels, learn how the city was raised and why the Sacramento River was so important during the gold rush.

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Old Sac Paranormal Investigations

Old sac paranormal investigations is back, every friday night in march.

Join us for an evening of potential paranormal activity!

How does it work?

  • ​Guests get to use our handheld monitoring equipment
  • Guests may participate in group EVP experiences.
  • You can bring your own small handheld devices and download ghost-hunting apps ahead of time.

Please note! Guests MUST sign a waiver that they are aware of the various hazards associated with dimly lit buildings and paranormal investigations. This investigation is recommended for guests 13 and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are $40 per person, and each tour runs approximately one hour and thirty minutes. Groups are limited to 15 people. 

March’s investigations take place on March 8, March 15, and March 29.

Upcoming investigations include:

Hall, Luhrs & Co. building March 8 April 5

B.F. Hastings building March 15

Sacramento History Museum ( City Hall… Jail… Gallows! March 29 April 26

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    Sacramento History Museum guides in period costumes lead you down sloped alleyways and narrow passages into some of these gloomy spaces, all the while sharing details on the town's early history and citizens. Special "Underground After Hours" tours, offered on select evenings for ages 21 and over, delve into the city's darker past ...

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    Recent excavations have uncovered the former first floors of Old Sacramento, a maze of hidden underground spaces and streets. To understand how this remarkable reengineering feat was achieved and to gain a glimpse into history, the Sacramento History Museum offers one-hour, half-mile Old Sacramento Underground Tours , led by docents in period ...

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