The Sacramento Valley boasts a veritable goldmine of history and activities just
waiting to be explored by visitors. Gold was discovered in the valley in 1848,
prompting miners from around the globe to descend on Sacramento
with hopes of striking it rich. Today, visitors can experience the thrill of gold
panning and the culture of the Gold Rush era through attractions such as the Sacramento
Museum of History, Science, Space & Technology. The valley is also home
to the Sleep
Train Amphitheatre, a massive open-air art and concert facility with a capacity
of 18,500. Located roughly 25 mi (40 km) southeast of the city of Sacramento,
the Sutter
Creek Theatre is a former silent movie house that now offers a variety of
live entertainment. The Indian
Springs Wildlife Trust in Penn
Valley houses more than 175 birds that visitors can enjoy. Other destinations
in the region include Chico,
Yuba City and
Marysville.