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Folsom Travel

Folsom in the California Gold Country has become an urban residential region, yet it does retain memories of the California Gold Rush. With an historic old town surrounded by the new shopping malls and outlets, you can see where and what Folsom grew from. As a tourist destination, its highlights include Folsom Lake water sports, bike trails, a beautiful library complex where arts and entertainment activities are held, and the City Zoo Sanctuary, just to name a few. In addition, there's Folsom History Museum and Folsom Powerhouse State Park.

Electricity is the theme of this California State Park. You can see an 1895 powerhouse replica of the original facility that H.P. Livermore created along the American River with his plan to install generators to provide electricity in a location 22 miles downstream from Sacramento. Vintage generators at the powerhouse, and a control switchboard designed with Tennessee marble, are original artifacts, preserved and on view to the public.

32 miles of bicycle trails along Humbug and Willow Creeks offer great recreational riding, or training for competitive athletes. There are a handful of bike trails within the Folsom trail system, maintained for public enjoyment.

One of the coolest zoos in california (because of its philosophy) is the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. We highly recommend a visit to this preserve for non-releasable animals that are cared for after injuries or other circumstances don't allow them to return to their native habitats. Animals range from bunnies, squirrels, skunks and raccoons, to black bears, horse, sheep, deer, tigers, cougars, bobcats, monkeys, parrots, and much more. Not a member of the zoo societies, this city-operated facility says that those societies don't address the needs of these injured animals adequately, and the number one goal of this zoo is to make animals happy and healthy as they can be in their surroundings where animals come first!

While tourists like to be entertained, the reason this is considered California Gold (country) is due to its role in the California Gold Rush. Folsom History Museum recreates the era with the reconstruction of the Wells Fargo Assay Office originally standing there in 1860. Many of its artifacts have been saved (doors, brikcs, granite face and plaques) and are on view. Another often overlooked aspect of this era was the life and role of the Maidu indian tribes chronicled in many museums throughout the region. At this particular museum you'll see a narrative section about local history. Nearby historical sites include Folsom Prison (the second prison built in California), Mormon Island, a mining camp which faded in populatino along with the gold diggings around 1880.
 
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Residence Inn By Marriott Sacramento Folsom

Residence Inn By Marriott Sacramento Folsom
2555 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 05630

2 Star


Property Description

The Folsom Residence Inn by Marriott is proud to be the leading long-term stay hotel in the area. Centrally located between Lake Tahoe and San Francisco, the Folsom Residence Inn offers a variety of activities for all travelers. Local attractions include Folsom Lake, the historic Folsom State Prison Museum, Folsom Premium Outlets, and the American River. We are a short distance away from the foothill wine country and many casinos, including the newly opened RedHawk Casino! At the Residence Inn, we have perfected the extended-stay experience by combining all the comforts of home with our passion for making every guest feel welcome. Coming soon: Palladio Lifestyle Center Mall - located directly across from the hotel!



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· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Barber Shop
· Barber/Beauty Shop
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· Business Center
· Car Rental Desk
· Continental Breakfast
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Cribs Available
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Drugstore
· Elevators
· Express Checkout
· FAX
· Fire Place
· Florist
· Free Parking
· Grab Bars in Bathroom
· Exercise Gym
· Hairdryers Available
· Health Club
· Internet Access – Complimentary
· High speed internet access
· Internet Access – TV
· Wireless Internet Access
· Iron
· Ironing Board
· Kitchenette
· Kitchen
· Guest Laundromat
· Guest Laundromat
· Maid Service
· Microwave
· In Room Movies
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Multi-line Phone
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Pets Allowed
· Picnic Area/Tables
· Pool
· Indoor Pool
· Parking
· Outdoor Parking
· Private Bathroom
· Radio
· Refrigerator
· Rollaway Beds
· Safe Deposit Box
· Skiing
· Sofa Bed
· Telephone
· Temperature Control
· TV
· Television with Cable
· TV Remote Control
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Vending Machines
· Voicemail
· Wake-up Service


Hotel Room Information and Amenities

The amenities listed in this description represent a sample of amenities available in some or all guest rooms in this hotel

Miscellaneous Information

· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
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· 0 suites.
· 3 floors.




Directions

Suburban - Location Type: Suburban

Sacramento International Airport, (SMF), 30.00, SE, Mile


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Area Attractions

Redhawk Casino El Dorado County Fairgrounds Sacramento State University Folsom Rodeo Hangtown Motocross Folsom Cyclebration Golden West Track Folsom LIVE! California International Marathon Folsom Premium Outlets Folsom Lake Historic Folsom CSUS Aquatic Center Folsom State Prison Folsom Zoo Mercy Folsom Hospital Folsom Lake College Powerhouse Pub Scarlet's Folsom Lake Bowl and Sports Bar Folsom Premium Outlets Historic Folsom Broadstone Plaza The Marketplace at Town Center La Borgatta in Serrano Sunrise Mall Sacramento Aerojet El Dorado Hills Business Park Intel

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El Dorado Hills
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