Sacramento is the capital city of the state of California and is well recognized by the American River that runs through the city. It has been in existence since 1849 and the area experienced a major growth during the time that gold was found here in 1848. The gold rush that followed after the first gold was found is said to be one of the biggest migrations of humans in the history of mankind.
Some of the attractions in this city are all based around this gold rush. You can for example go to many of the museums in this city to learn about the history and culture that surrounded the gold rush. Sacramento is known to be a very affordable city and visitors will be happy to know that the rates for hotels and lodgings are very affordable. Many of the museums and the State Capitol Building do not charge an entrance fee.
The State Capitol Building is also home to one of the most famous California Governor's of all time. Mr. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The free tour through the building passes by his office and many tourists have been highly surprised to find him lurking around.
The Sacramento International Airport is situated about 15 minutes drive from downtown Sacramento and is serviced by most of the domestic airlines and also offers direct flights to Hawaii. From the airport visitors and tourists will be able to make use of all the usual ground transport facilities such as shuttles, taxis and rental cars. You can choose from a variety of car rental companies which include Hertz, Avis, and Budget. They have a nice selection of car rental vehicles for you to choose from.