Waterfront Attractions
Located at the newly activated Waterfront Park (in front of Rio City Café), a visually-exciting and whimsical 65’ Ferris wheel and carousel, operated by Brass Ring Amusements, Inc, are both open daily at the Old Sacramento Waterfront.
Hours of operation for the Waterfront Wheel and Front Street Carousel will be Monday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CLOSED DUE TO HEATWAVE: 9/1/2022 – 9/7/2022
Waterfront Wheel
Offering fantastic views of the city atop the “Waterfront Wheel,” riders must be at least 44” to ride and in the same household in each open-air cart (that holds up to four people).
To help keep the community safe, physically distanced line queues will be in place, carts will be sanitized regularly (with employee disinfecting of high-touch surfaces, restraints after patrons disembark, etc.), and contactless payment and admission will be available.
Front Street Carousel
Riders must be 36″ height to ride alone. Children shorter than 36″ may ride if adult is standing next to them holding them as they ride (1 paid ticket allows for adult + child).
One way line queuing with physical distancing maintained and middle horses will be closed to riders, allowing only the inside and outside horses to be ridden for physical distancing on the ride.
Cost to ride the Waterfront Wheel or Front Street Carousel is $6 per rider.
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Featured Story - The Carousel King and the Space Mission
Leticia Ordaz is an Emmy-nominated anchor/reporter in Sacramento, California, and her sons story helped inspire the Front Street Carousel! She is the founder of bilingual publishing house Cielito Lindo Books and a 7-time award-winning children’s book author at the International Latino Book Awards.
The Carousel King and the Space Mission is an enchanting
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1150 Front Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento, CA 95814
Anytime Tours (Virtual)
Welcome to Sacramento!
The Sacramento History Museum is bringing the Old Sacramento Waterfront to you! Sit back while you explore and experience a new side of what life was like in 19th century Sacramento with gripping true stories that follow in the footsteps of murderers, ne’er-do-wells and common citizens alike.
101 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento, CA 95814
Underground Tours in Spanish
Presented by the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation. Tours run from April 12, 2020 through December 13, 2020.
The Sacramento History Museum is proud to announce that a Spanish-speaking Old Sacramento Underground Tour is available at 3 p.m. on the Second Sunday of each month.
101 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento, CA 95814
Underground After Hours Tour
Presented by the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation. Tours run from May 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020.
Relive the night life of Gold Rush Sacramento – if you dare!
Your guides for Underground After Hours divulge matters they just can’t discuss on the daytime tours: Murder, mischief, madness, mayhem – and madams!
101 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento, CA 95814
River City Queen
Sacramento’s premiere boat venue for birthday parties, company and corporate events, company holiday parties, weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, wine tasting, fantasy casino, dining & dancing – all while on a Sacramento River Cruise. We also offer general admission events year round including luncheon cruises, cocktail cruises, dinner cruises as well seasonal events!
Excursion Train Rides
Operated by the California State Railroad Museum. Train rides depart from and return to the Front Street Train Depot in Old Sacramento Waterfront.
Chug along the Sacramento River behind Granite Rock No. 10 steam locomotive or one of the museums vintage diesel locomotives.
Sacramento Jetboat Excursion
Experience adventure as you glide over inches of water on a Sacramento Jetboat Excursion! Located on the Old Sacramento Waterfront, guests are invited to get on-board for an all new experience of exciting jetboat spins, views of the native wildlife and a little bit of Old Sacramento Waterfront History!
Excursions: Old Town Adventure (Minutes: 30) | Historic Excursion (Minutes: 60)
Sac Brew Boat
Operated by the owners of the Sac Brew Bike and operated daily through October.
Sacramento’s 16 passenger Brew Boat provides a one and a half hour, pedal-powered party boat tours along the Sacramento River. Groups can bring their own beer/cider/wine aboard the chartered boat (limit 3 drinks per guest), as we cruise, pedal, and have fun on the river.
Cruises depart from the Public Docks just south of the L Street Landing (entrance between Rio City Cafe and Joe’s Crab Shack).
(916) 952-0931
Old Sacramento Underground Tours
Operated by the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation. The tours will run now through December 31, 2020.
Explore excavated foundations and enclosed pathways hidden since Sacramento raised its streets over a century ago.
City Cruises
by Hornblower
City Cruises offers a few different options to soak in the views of Old Sacramento Waterfront. Make the most of your weekend and step aboard for a Saturday or Sunday afternoon on the river with a cocktail cruise! Grab a drink at the bar and relax as you set sail on this 1.5-hour cruise along the Sacramento River. Gather your co-workers, friends, or family and head down to Old Sacramento Waterfront to board your new favorite happy hour.
To make your reservation, please see links below!
The Sacramento Southern Railroad
The California State Railroad Museum’s popular excursion railroad — the Sacramento Southern Railroad operates April through September. Train rides include closed coach cars, open-air gondolas and a first-class observation car pulled by either Granite Rock No. 10 steam locomotive or one of our vintage diesel locomotives from the Museum’s collection.