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California Culture Tours - Gold Country
Sacramento History, Art & Shopping
$20 per person

Escape to Sacramento, California's vibrant and historic State capital, for a day of value priced discovery and fun. Visit Crocker Museum, California State Railroad Museum, Governor's Mansion State Historic Park and treat yourself to Arden Fair's Shop & Play for extra special shopping.

Crocker Museum - The leading arts institution in the Sacramento Valley invites you visit their unique combination of Californian and International arts of all mediums. The private endowment from the Crocker Family highlights the permanent collection while exciting current exhibitions include California favorites like Ansel Adams! 216 O Street, Sacramento. Admission included. Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10AM - 5PM. Thursday, 10AM - 9PM. 916-264-5423

Shop & Play at Arden Fair - Sacramento's premier shopping destination with over 165 specialty stores including Nordstrom, Macy's, JCPenney and Sears. Arden Fair's premier stores include Apple, Coach, Coldwater Creek, Godiva, Janie & Jack, Pottery Barn, Sephora, Swarovski, Teavana and White House/Black Market. Your shopping experience includes:
  • Macy's VIP All Day Shopping discount Pass
  • Stylish Arden Fair leather and jute shopping bag.
  • Arden Fair Shopping & Dining Incentives Book offering over $350 in savings. Spend $75 or more in one day and receive a complimentary gift. (Present same-day receipts to Arden Fair Services to receive your gift.)

BONUS: California State Railroad Museum - 2 for 1 admission! - Located in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum is a complex of historic facilities and unique attractions. Widely regarded as one of North America's finest and most visited railroad museums, there is something here for everyone! Throughout the year, experience lavishly restored trains, engaging exhibits, and unique special events. Every weekend April-September, ride behind a steam locomotive on the Museum's Sacramento Southern Railroad. 111 I Street, Sacramento. 916-445-6645. Simply present your voucher and pay one adult admission to receive one FREE!

BONUS: Governor's Mansion State Historic Park - 2 for 1 admission! - Originally built by a hardware merchant in 1877, the mansion became California's Executive Mansion in 1903. It was home to thirteen of the state's governors until 1967 when then Governor Ronald Reagan became the last governor to live there. The mansion has over 30-rooms and 9-bathrooms. 14-foot ceilings, Persian carpets, Italian marble fireplaces, chandeliers and French mirrors grace the mansion. Entrance to mansion by guided tour only, call 916-323-3047 for reservations. Guides conduct tours on the hour, 10AM to 4PM. 1526 "H" Street, Sacramento. Present your voucher and pay one adult admission to receive one FREE!

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10AM - 9PM, Sunday, 10AM - 6PM. Holiday hours may vary.


Arden Fair
1689 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
916-920-4809
www.ardenfair.com

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Columbia City Hotel Dinner Theater Getaway
$399 (double, 2 nights)

DISCOVER GOLD IN CALIFORNIA'S SIERRA FOOTHILLS
"City Hotel...One of the Best of the West"
Sunset Magazine

A visit to the City Hotel is a glimpse into one of the most fascinating periods in our Country's history, as well as one of California's finest restorations. Dine at the acclaimed City Hotel Restaurant and see the latest Sierra Repertory Theatre production at the historic Fallon Theatre. Visit the shops, catch a stage, or partake of a ghost tour of Columbia. There are 5 wineries within a fifteen-minute drive, and Yosemite National Park is just over the hill. Antiquing, gold panning, and white water rafting are nearby.

Visit Sonora and Historic Columbia State Park in the beautiful Tuolumne County Foothills. Sierra Repertory Theatre, an award-winning professional theater located in California's beautiful Sierra Nevada Foothills presents a broad range of theatre in its year-round season. Ten plays are produced each year, at the East Sonora theatre and at the historic Fallon House Theatre in Columbia Historic State Park, with performances Wednesday through Sunday.

Columbia City Hotel - Main Street - Columbia State Historic Park
Columbia City Hotel Dinner Theater Getaway Package includes:
  • Two nights, double occupancy, in the historic Columbia City Hotel
  • A sumptuous dinner for two at the City Hotel Restaurant
  • Tickets for two for a Sierra Repertory Theatre performance at Columbia's famous Fallon House Theatre,
  • Two bountiful, continental breakfasts for two at the City Hotel Restaurant

Guests also receive an invitation and voucher to visit Mt. Brow, a small, locally owned winery in nearby Shaw's Flat. Tour the vineyard and winery. Sample exquisite wines and receive a 10% discount on wine/gift items from Mt. Brow's gift shop.

Package price: $399 double occupancy does not include gratuities/taxes. For Balcony Rooms at City Hotel, add $15 per night/per room; for Friday/Saturday night stays, add $15 per night, per room. Rooms based on space available; theatre tickets on best available at time of booking.

To Reserve this package call Columbia City Hotel and request the California Culture Tour package.

Columbia City Hotel & Fallon Hotel
Reservations: 800-532-1479
209-532-1479
22768 Main Street
Columbia, California 95310


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Folsom History, Sake Tasting & Outlets
$36

East meets West, History meets the Art, in this intriguing package where you experience California's Gold Rush and tour a state-of-the-art Japanese Sake brewery. Explore the Folsom History Museum, discover charming downtown Folsom with great dining and galleries, Tour and Taste at the self-guided Gekkeikan Sake Brewery Tour and enjoy superb outlet shopping at Folsom Premium Outlets.

Folsom History Museum - Home to a wonderful collection of artifacts and treasures that chronicle the settlement and development of the Folsom area. You'll see fascinating and educational exhibits throughout the year along with special events highlighting the Gold Rush era and Folsom's history! Includes admission and 10% discount in the unique museum gift shop. Tuesday through Sunday 11AM - 4PM. 823 Sutter Street, Folsom. 916-985-2707

Gekkeikan Sake Brewery Tour - Gekkeikan's state-of-the-art sake brewing facility in Folsom, California continues the success story that began more than 360 years ago five-thousand miles away in Fushimi, Japan. Gekkeikan now brings the newest technologies to a brewing process that is nearly 2,000 years old. Why was Folsom selected? Just as Fushimi was "discovered" centuries ago, Folsom was found to offer just the right conditions: high quality water and an abundance of rice- the perfect setting for a skilled brewmaster backed by over three and a half centuries of experience. Your self-guided tour is available Monday through Friday from 9AM - 3 PM.

Then relax at the beautiful koi pond and take in the Japanese garden. The tasting room offers complimentary tasting of "Kobai", the latest plum wine, as well as a variety of locally produced sakes. Must be 21 or older for tasting. After your tour and tasting, check out the gift shop and enjoy a 20% discount on any Plum Wine or Sake. 10% discount on any other shop item. Gekkeikan offers a number of unique snack and gift items for sale, such as sake sets, Japanese dishes, dolls, and sushi-making accessories! 1136 Sibley Street, Folsom. 916-985-3111

Folsom Premium Outlets - Located just east of Sacramento, Folsom Premium Outlets features 80 stores including Bass, Bose, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, Kenneth Cole, Liz Claiborne, Nike, Off 5th-Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, PacSun, Puma, Samsonite, Tommy Hilfiger, Waterford Wedgwood, Zales Outlet and more. Enjoy an exclusive $25 Shopping Spree valid at all Folsom Premium Outlets stores, plus a complimentary VIP Coupon Book featuring additional discounts on your favorite designer and name brands on top of every day savings from 25% to 65%. 13000 Folsom Boulevard, Folsom. 916-985-0312

Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM, holiday hours vary.

Folsom Premium Outlets
13000 Folsom Boulevard Folsom, CA 95630 916-985-0312 www.premiumoutlets.com