There were huge cannons in there that was awesomely captivating. The kids all wanted to work the cannons, especially the boys…and the girls run for cover. And then there’s this jail too. The many figures re-enacted how the people, mountain men, traders and blacksmiths, went around their daily lives moving around in their wobbly wagons with nothing but full confidence and conviction. I love the exhibits….all of them! They’re incredibly informative, educational and real too. It tells you history without boring you to death so, yes, that is why I say this is a fantastic place to bring the kids to in Sacramento CA.

I was particularly enthralled by the furniture and utensils because if they were replicas (as opposed to the real thing), they look awfully real to me!

What was great is, of course, the fact that it’s very close to the main downtown area in Sacramento CA and you could finish the trip off and end the day with a nice, scrumptious dinner in the many restaurants. Sutter’s Fort is very strategically located for tourists and acts like a time vessel that visitors can step in and out of. When you step in, you’re in another place and time. Step out and you’ll be back to where you were! There’s an audio tour that you can use to enhance your experience there…many tourists love their self-guided tour.

We heard that they had live cannon shoot off as well but was quite disappointed when there wasn’t one when we were there. The admission fee was kind of steep but well worth it as a whole. Another perk was that after visiting the Sutter’s Fort, head on over to The California Indian Museum which is very near. It’s another amazing place to visit if you’re going with a group or with kids. The trip will be fascinating and incredibly memorable.

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Sutter's Fort (Sacramento CA)

2701 L Street

Sacramento, CA 95816

Tel: +1 916 445 4422

Opening Hours: Everyday from 10am till 5pm