Folsom Local Attractions
From the infamous Folsom Prison to historic state parks, there are plenty of things to see and do near Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Folsom.
Historic Old Folsom
Sutter Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Sutter Street, in the historic part of Folsom, was once a pivotal point in the Gold Rush days but is now the place to visit for great food, shopping, live entertainment, craft fairs, festivals, and events!
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
9980 Greenback Lane, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 916.988.0205
The Folsom Powerhouse is part of a colorful chapter of Sacramento history and is also an example of the tremendous advance in the commercial application of electricity. H.P. Livermore realized that the water of the American River could turn generators for electricity in Sacramento, 22 miles downstream. With his partners, Livermore built the powerhouse, which still looks much as it did in 1895. The opening of the powerhouse brought with it a “grand electric carnival” parade through downtown Sacramento and a 100-gun salute from a detachment of soldiers near the substation. Vintage generators are still in place at the powerhouse, as is the control switchboard, faced with Tennessee marble. Visitors touring the powerhouse can see the massive General Electric transformers, each capable of conducting from 800 to 11,000 volts of electricity, in addition to the forebays and canal system that brought the water from the dam.
Folsom Prison Museum
312 3rd Street, Represa, CA 95671
Tel: 916.985.2561, Ext. 4589
When country singer Johnny Cash sang “Folsom Prison Blues,” America became familiar with this rough granite-walled state penitentiary. The prison was built in 1880 to handle the overload from San Quentin. Tours of the prison are not offered; however, the displays in the museum offer a realistic view of what life is like on the inside. Especially frightening is the display of weapons prisoners have made from everyday items. You can purchase crafts and other items made by prisoners. Admission is USD2 for persons age 12 and up.
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
403 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 916.351.3527
The Folsom Zoo is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and enriching the lives of the animals living at the zoo.
Gekkeikan Sake
1136 Sibley Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 916.985.3111
Gekkeikan’s state-of-the-art sake brewing facility in Folsom, California is the latest chapter in a continuing success story that began more than 360 years ago five-thousand miles away in Fushimi, Japan.
Folsom Bike
7610 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 916.844.1000
Bicycles for everyone with a passionate and knowledgeable staff here to help you with all of your cycling needs.
American River Bike Trails
Expansive trails, miles of enjoyment and acres of wonder.
Sacramento State Aquatic Center
1901 Hazel Avenue, Gold River, CA 95670
Tel: 916.278.2842
Awesome body of water and host to many aquatic activities year round.
Prairie City OHV
13300 White Rock Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Tel: 916.985.7378
Dirt trails and scenic paths exclusively for off-highway motor vehicles.
Harris Center for the Arts
10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 1-916-608-6888
The center is part of Folsom Lake College and features a variety of performances and productions geared for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Folsom Lake College
10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 1-916-608-6500
The main campus is located in Folsom and features over 240,000 square feet of instructional space as well as a library, computer lab, the hub for student life, athletics facilities and fields, and the Harris Center for the Arts.
Safetyville USA (Safety Center Inc.)
10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 800-825-7262
Instilling safety values through Safetyville USA and its unique interactive safety and health education programs. Birthday parties and private tours are available by appointment.
Historic Old Folsom
Sutter Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Sutter Street, in the historic part of Folsom, was once a pivotal point in the Gold Rush days but is now the place to visit for great food, shopping, live entertainment, craft fairs, festivals, and events!
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
9980 Greenback Lane, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 916.988.0205
The Folsom Powerhouse is part of a colorful chapter of Sacramento history and is also an example of the tremendous advance in the commercial application of electricity. H.P. Livermore realized that the water of the American River could turn generators for electricity in Sacramento, 22 miles downstream. With his partners, Livermore built the powerhouse, which still looks much as it did in 1895. The opening of the powerhouse brought with it a “grand electric carnival” parade through downtown Sacramento and a 100-gun salute from a detachment of soldiers near the substation. Vintage generators are still in place at the powerhouse, as is the control switchboard, faced with Tennessee marble. Visitors touring the powerhouse can see the massive General Electric transformers, each capable of conducting from 800 to 11,000 volts of electricity, in addition to the forebays and canal system that brought the water from the dam.
Historic Old Folsom
Sutter Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Sutter Street, in the historic part of Folsom, was once a pivotal point in the Gold Rush days but is now the place to visit for great food, shopping, live entertainment, craft fairs, festivals, and events!
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
9980 Greenback Lane, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 916.988.0205
The Folsom Powerhouse is part of a colorful chapter of Sacramento history and is also an example of the tremendous advance in the commercial application of electricity. H.P. Livermore realized that the water of the American River could turn generators for electricity in Sacramento, 22 miles downstream. With his partners, Livermore built the powerhouse, which still looks much as it did in 1895. The opening of the powerhouse brought with it a “grand electric carnival” parade through downtown Sacramento and a 100-gun salute from a detachment of soldiers near the substation. Vintage generators are still in place at the powerhouse, as is the control switchboard, faced with Tennessee marble. Visitors touring the powerhouse can see the massive General Electric transformers, each capable of conducting from 800 to 11,000 volts of electricity, in addition to the forebays and canal system that brought the water from the dam.
Folsom Prison Museum
312 3rd Street, Represa, CA 95671
Tel: 916.985.2561, Ext. 4589
When country singer Johnny Cash sang “Folsom Prison Blues,” America became familiar with this rough granite-walled state penitentiary. The prison was built in 1880 to handle the overload from San Quentin. Tours of the prison are not offered; however, the displays in the museum offer a realistic view of what life is like on the inside. Especially frightening is the display of weapons prisoners have made from everyday items. You can purchase crafts and other items made by prisoners. Admission is USD2 for persons age 12 and up.
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
403 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 916.351.3527
The Folsom Zoo is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and enriching the lives of the animals living at the zoo.
Gekkeikan Sake
1136 Sibley Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 916.985.3111
Gekkeikan’s state-of-the-art sake brewing facility in Folsom, California is the latest chapter in a continuing success story that began more than 360 years ago five-thousand miles away in Fushimi, Japan.
Folsom Bike
7610 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 916.844.1000
Bicycles for everyone with a passionate and knowledgeable staff here to help you with all of your cycling needs.
American River Bike Trails
Expansive trails, miles of enjoyment and acres of wonder.
Sacramento State Aquatic Center
1901 Hazel Avenue, Gold River, CA 95670
Tel: 916.278.2842
Awesome body of water and host to many aquatic activities year round.
Prairie City OHV
13300 White Rock Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Tel: 916.985.7378
Dirt trails and scenic paths exclusively for off-highway motor vehicles.
Harris Center for the Arts
10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 1-916-608-6888
The center is part of Folsom Lake College and features a variety of performances and productions geared for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Folsom Lake College
10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 1-916-608-6500
The main campus is located in Folsom and features over 240,000 square feet of instructional space as well as a library, computer lab, the hub for student life, athletics facilities and fields, and the Harris Center for the Arts.
Safetyville USA (Safety Center Inc.)
10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 800-825-7262
Instilling safety values through Safetyville USA and its unique interactive safety and health education programs. Birthday parties and private tours are available by appointment.
Historic Old Folsom
Sutter Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Sutter Street, in the historic part of Folsom, was once a pivotal point in the Gold Rush days but is now the place to visit for great food, shopping, live entertainment, craft fairs, festivals, and events!
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
9980 Greenback Lane, Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 916.988.0205
The Folsom Powerhouse is part of a colorful chapter of Sacramento history and is also an example of the tremendous advance in the commercial application of electricity. H.P. Livermore realized that the water of the American River could turn generators for electricity in Sacramento, 22 miles downstream. With his partners, Livermore built the powerhouse, which still looks much as it did in 1895. The opening of the powerhouse brought with it a “grand electric carnival” parade through downtown Sacramento and a 100-gun salute from a detachment of soldiers near the substation. Vintage generators are still in place at the powerhouse, as is the control switchboard, faced with Tennessee marble. Visitors touring the powerhouse can see the massive General Electric transformers, each capable of conducting from 800 to 11,000 volts of electricity, in addition to the forebays and canal system that brought the water from the dam.