Folsom, CA is a city near Sacramento which is also one of the original Gold Rush towns in California. The city is located on the American River and has a rough and tumble history matching most old towns in the area. It is also the home of the Folsom State Prison. These days, there are far more professionals and suburban warriors living there than convicts, but the downtown area still retains that frontier charm.
Along Sutter Street, there are many shops and restaurants in the old restored buildings. You can browse antiques, get your fortune told, buy some Christmas ornaments in one of the best places for such I have seen (seriously, sushi ornaments!), and even get a good local beer from the Lockdown Brewing Company - my favorite is the Scotch Ale.
Within walking distance from downtown Folsom is the American River, downstream from the Folsom Dam. Legend has it that they named the dam after the town. The dammed river is used by many boaters and makes a nice backdrop for hikers and bikers. The Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail (aka American River Bike Trail) is pictured above crossing the river and is used by many brave commuters to bike downtown. There is now a light rail train that can provide the same service for those afraid of skin-tight lycra. Please enjoy the rest of the Folsom pics below:
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