American River – Few communities have as beautiful a river running through it as does Folsom with the American River. Three architecturally interesting bridges span a section where eddies swirl around large boulders, pine and oak trees grow along its banks and wildlife is attracted to the river as are picnickers, cyclists, swimmers, fishermen, equestrians and rowers. A 32-mile paved path travels from Beal’s Point at Folsom Lake to Sacramento. From Folsom to Nimbus Dam, the bike path circles Lake Natoma crossing the Historic Steel Truss Bridge along a leisurely, scenic 10-mile loop. This trail passes through riparian woodlands as it travels next to peaceful Lake Natoma. Favorite stops include the CSUS Aquatic Center,  the Nimbus Salmon and Steelhead Fish Hatchery and Historic Sutter Street. Folsom Lake SRA - water skiing, sailing, swimming, fishing – The Folsom Lake State Recreation area is one of the most visited units in the California State Park system. The lake offers all kinds of water recreation including fishing, water skiing, sailing and more. There is a campground at the Beal’s Point access, which also has a boat ramp, beach and picnic area. A large marina is located at Brown’s Ravine in El Dorado County and Granite Bay in Placer County has a large sandy beach, launch ramps and boat rental concessions.  Historic Folsom Powerhouse – Finished in 1895, the powerhouse was the first electrical generating station transmitting high-voltage, AC current to Sacramento and remains much as it existed when it was replaced by the Folsom Dam in 1952. For information on tours, call (916) 985-4843.
Folsom History Museum – Set in an original 1860 Wells Fargo & Co. Assay Office, the museum offers a glimpse into the city’s rich history from the Maidu Indian days to the present. Gold Rush and Pony Express-era histories are  highlighted. Exhibits change seasonally and there is a small gift shop. The museum is located at 823 Sutter St. in the city’s historic district. (916) 985-2707 Folsom Prison – Folsom Prison is one of the city’s better known attractions. The Folsom Museum is located near the entrance of Folsom Prison. Run by volunteers, the museum contains documents and artifacts from throughout Folsom's long and colorful history. Folsom State Prison's location was selected due to an unlimited amount of native stone for building the prison. Also, the American River offered ample water and formed a natural boundary for the prison. As one of the nation's first maximum prisons, Folsom received it's first 44 inmates on July 26, 1880. They were transferred by boat and train from San Quentin. Historic Sutter Street – Folsom’s historic heart is Sutter Street – the city’s original business district. It is the home of the Folsom History Museum. Gold rush stage coaches dropped off miners looking to become rich in the foothills river beds. The Pony Express stopped in Folsom to drop off mail. The Sacramento Valley Railroad – the first in California – linked Sacramento to Folsom which soon became a busy economic center for the foothills. The street hosts yearly street fairs and other events so visitors can enjoy the quaint and historic setting of the area. Unique shops including antique, collectibles, art and more. Historic Folsom is also features many fine dining choices. The area is the first stop for many visitors and residents. Folsom Premium Outlets – The Folsom Premium Outlets, located near Highway 50 and Folsom Boulevard, offers outlet shopping for the entire Sacramento area. Sake & soy sauce – Folsom is the home of two centuries-old Japanese companies – Gekkeikan Sake and Kikkoman Foods, Inc., who create products using Folsom’s naturally pure water. Both companies offer tours and Gekkeikan has a tasting room where visitors can purchase sake and other products. Kikkoman (916) 355-8078. Folsom Zoo Sanctuary – Located at the Folsom City Park, this unique zoo is home to animals who can no longer live in the wild. | 
