Route 160--River Road
Chances are you have probably never heard of the California River Delta.
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Route 160--River Road Details
Chances are you have probably never heard of the California River Delta. This interconnected system of estuaries, canals, and channels is a historically and agriculturally significant part of Californias environment. And you can experience it in all its glory while driving down this 45-mile scenic byway. You can start your drive in the north near the town of Freeport. From here, head south through the rural small towns and farms snaking along the narrow rivers as you pass them.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Route 160--River Road
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Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
In 1841, Swiss builder John Sutter constructed a two-story adobe fort and started a settlement he referred to as New Helvetia (New Switzerland).
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State Indian Museum
For thousands of years, indigenous tribes inhabited that land of what we now call modern-day California.
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Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Situated right in the heart of downtown Sacramento, this state park is home to a historic Victorian mansion built in the mid 1850s.
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California State Capitol Museum
This museum is one of the most politically significant places you can explore in California.
7.3 mi away
Governor's Mansion State Historic Park
This 3-story Victorian mansion in Sacramento has historically been the main residence for California state governors.
