off highway 50, this contemporary hotel is 2 miles from the harris center for the arts, 5 miles from folsom state prison and 7 miles from lake natoma. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites feature minifridges and microwaves. there's also an indoor pool, a hot tub and a snack shop, plus a meeting room, and business and fitness centers. upgraded rooms add sofabeds. complimentary amenities include local shuttle service, parking and hot breakfast (or weekday breakfast bags to go). traditionally furnished rooms offer flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers, free wi-fi and custom-designed beds Sacramento International Airport 39 min
Effie Yeaw Nature Center (28 min) This attraction offers educational exhibits & over a dozen indigenous animals, plus 3 nature trails. Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary (14 min) Quaint zoo with an educational bent providing sanctuary to varied animals, from monkeys to tigers. Folsom Lake (1 hr 6) Reservoir on the American River with swimming beaches, boat launches, picnic areas & campgrounds. Folsom Powerhouse | State Historic Park (14 min) Historic landmark with tours of the first distribution point for a major city's electricity (1895). Lake Natoma (13 min) Artificial lake popular for bathing & boat rentals, surrounded by wooded hiking & biking routes. Sacramento State Aquatic Center (12 min) Campus boating facility on Lake Natoma, open to the public for classes, camps & equipment rentals. SeaQuest Folsom (16 min) Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (13 min) A decommissioned powerhouse is found in this park, which also offers camping, fishing & more. Folsom Prison Museum (14 min) Prison artifacts & Johnny Cash memorabilia fill this small museum & gift shop in an old home. Sacramento Children's Museum (17 min) Open since 2011, a museum for kids aged 8 and under which runs interactive events & activities. Johnny Cash Trail (14 min) Scenic path around Folsom State Prison displaying art honoring the legendary singer Johnny Cash. Roseville Golfland Sunsplash (29 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Red Hawk Casino (17 min) 24-hour casino provides a wide range of slot & table games, plus childcare, retail & 5 restaurants. Folsom History Museum (14 min) The history of the area's native peoples & the gold boom that made it famous is told at this museum. Folsom Historic District (14 min) |