See Government--and Maybe Even a Governor--At Work in California's State Capitol

Tour this elegant domed building at Sacramento's heart.

A tour of this lovely 19th-century structure and its exhibits is a must. There are an incredible array of offerings here at the California State Capitol Museum . Read accounts from survivors of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. And who was the remarkable March Fong Eu? Find out in an exhibit honoring California’s women. Be sure to head to the Capitol basement for striking murals.

In springtime, the adjacent 40-acre Capitol Park makes for a beautiful stroll. Come summer, its collection of trees from around the world provide welcome shade.