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    Folsom Historic District

    3.8 (42 reviews)
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    Erich L.

    Small older part of Folsom that has some nice shops and restaurants. They have a small museum that has limited hours. I would recommend going here for a few hours if you're in the area but it's small and not worth going out of your way.

    Lynn D.

    I love Folsom Historic District year round but it's so special for the Holiday! Christmas lights everywhere, Santa, ice skating rink and hot cocoa bar are just a few of the reasons I always visit at Christmas. You can also find the best gifts at their shops and some great dining options. There is a free parking garage too that makes finding a parking spot a breeze.

    Omi E.

    Stopped by on a Sunday morning and nothing was open due to it was around 830 am on a Sunday. Walked around the area. Nice area to walk around early in the morning. Probably will come back to visit.

    04.18.21 Reset: Cafe By Day
    May A.

    Historic and Modern Heritage in Folsom is Golden I really enjoy coming to Old Historic Folsom... I haven't made it here in a while since pre-COVID-19. I am unable to visit here as often as I would like to and so the chance I do make it here we make the best of it... visiting antique shops, enjoying window shopping, supporting businesses and, of course, the food! Lots of history here... Old Town Folsom was once the site of the first railroad in the West and served as the transportation hub of the Mother Lode. It's cool seeing the preserved historic buildings on Sutter Street. I took my youngest daughter here to the History Museum housed in the old Wells Fargo Assay Office when she was little and she enjoyed pan handling. We had a great 'on location' photo session at the Folsom Powerhouse twice with a photography business that, unfortunately, closed their studio in this location [XSiGHT Photography], hubby and I had a wonderful anniversary dinner once at Sutter Street Steakhouse, and I've had the fortunate chance to enjoy a couple of Yelp events here. Exciting stuff! During winter time they also have a temporary ice skating rink set up. At my last visit last weekend, April 2021, I noticed that barricades and road closure signs were placed in over three blocks of the street to make room for increased outdoor dining and shopping in the streets while practicing social distancing. This is awesome and I was told that this has been happening for a few weekends now! When the city does this there is more foot traffic because there are no cars driving down the main drag. The parklets are great because they allow eateries and restaurants to expand outdoor seating to on-street parking spaces. This eases the affects of COVID-19 capacity. We saw hosted events including live music entertainment, farmers market, an outdoor art show and pop-up shops! Not sure how long they will continue this program but I love it. Lots to do in Old Folsom year round. Check it out :) Review #2203

    Lillian W.

    Folsom Historic District is not just a place for tourists but locals as well. Sutter Street dates back to 1856. It has a modern look while keeping its unique historic charm. The District includes boutiques, antique shops, restaurants, bars, wine tasting rooms, cafe, an independent bookstore, a candle making shop, bicycle shop and rental,art galleries, dessert shops, candy store, toy store, jewelry shops, stage theater, hair salon, commercial office buildings, residential housing, and museums. The District preserved its historic aspects. There is a train turn table dating back from 1860s. The turntable is free for viewing. It is right next to the outdoor amphitheater which is free for all to sit in and relax when it is not in use. There is a Pioneer Village with volunteers reenacting a 1800s town complete with blacksmith and old town. There is a paid admission for the Pioneer Village and museums. The Folsom History Museum is housed within an original Wells Fargo Assay Office and Pony Express terminus. If you are interesting in visiting, check out their respective websites for current hours of operation. Lake Natoma Inn is within walking distance. It is a 138 room hotel with event and catering spaces. Also within walking distance is the first hydroelectric power house in California (built in 1895). It is California landmark. There is a musuem, outdoor garden area, and visitor center. The American River & the bike trail is nearby as well. The District hosts seasonal farmers markets, festivals, winter Ice Rink, and concerts. In regards to parking. They have two surface lots, side street parking AND a multistory parking structure. It is free to park. Plus there is a Sacramento light rail station. The line comes all the way from downtown Sacramento. But with the public transit, please be alert and cautious when riding. Historicfolsom.org

    Michael W.

    The Folsom Historic District (Folsom Old Town) is a well-known area for the people in the Sacramento area. It almost feels like Old Sacramento but just smaller. They have a lot of good restaurants and bars here. You can always find some food or drinks you like. The street is spotless compared to the other old towns in the area. It looks and feels even better than Old Sacramento, in my opinion. Parking can be a problem if you are here on the weekend. But you can always find parking if you don't mind parking your car far away. I enjoy my visit to the Folsom Historic District whenever I'm here. I know I'll come here again and again.

    Folsom Hotel. A piece of gold rush history!
    Vince Y.

    I walked here while staying at Lake Natoma for 1 night. It was a great calming walk past many antique shops. It was quaint and charming. There is some cool history here. I checked out an old train. There are a lot of shops and some small eateries, ice cream shops etc. Exercise was in order in the early evening after eating and drinking at Chicago Fire. I was looking for access to Lake Natoma so I walked the length of the historic district. I met a young couple who were also seeking the Lake. So we walked together until Ifound the way and guided us all there. This historic district is a good walk to get some history, some snacks and some exercise!

    Mikey J.

    Folsom Historic District is a nice and spacious area that is family friendly and has a diverse amount of store options. Compared to the Old Town in Sacramento, Folsom's district is much cleaner and seems more upscale. It's a great spot to have a coffee or lunch after, say, a bike ride by the adjacent trail. When we went there was a farmer's market as well with excellent local affair.

    Folsom history mural
    Marc B.

    My first stroll through the downtown Historic District in Folsom was pleasant. The storefronts were very nice and "olden" looking, but I didn't find anything of interest inside most of them. There were two murals in the area, an interesting one celebrating Folsom's history and a modern, Instagram-inspired one with black and white wings (where a person can stand in the middle and take a selfie or have their picture taken).

    Street view of downtown Folsom
    Carol S.

    During the precarious times of enduring lockdowns, we decided to go celebrate a family member's birthday in the amazingly festive Old Downtown Folsom area. The birthday girl being pregnant was hungry thus we visited a few nice restaurants to satisfy her 'mama-bear' hunger cravings. The Old Chicago pizza restaurant is now a ribs and meat place and mama bear was quite satisfied with her meal that included an apple crisp with a healthy scoop of vanilla Icecream.

    Grace B.

    This is a very interesting place. Park your car in the garage or the side streets. Take a stroll and you get to experience the old architectures, antique lamp lights and interesting boutiques. It's a great place to take a stroll with the family, get a gelato, take a look at whimsical shops and just sit at a bench and enjoy the sight. I was here just passing time. Took a lot of Black and White photography. It was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed it and it has a lot of character. Especially in black and white photos. Bring the family over...and enjoy it.

    Street View
    Jon L.

    The Folsom Historic District is a shopping area in Folsom consisting of over 80 businesses. Most of them are located on Sutter Street which has numerous historic buildings. This area reminds me of Old Sacramento, except that the retail and dining establishments are not filled with novelty shops. Here you will find modern stores that just so happen to be located in historic spaces. The easiest way to get here is by car. But if you don't have one, you can also reach it by taking the Gold Line train in which the final stop, Historic Folsom is a short walk away from Sutter Street. Trains run every half hour. If you do take the train, note that the final train leaving Historic Folsom is at 7 pm daily so this would be a day trip. Though I think a day trip is sufficient as the district is not very big and there isn't a whole lot to see. All that there is pretty much to do here is walk around shops, take some building pictures and eat at one of the restaurants here. I think most people wouldn't spend more than 3-4 hours here, if that. If you are looking for another place to visit nearby to pair with a visit here, there is an outlet mall nearby (Folsom Premium Outlets). If you are looking for an attraction similar to Old Sacramento, the Folsom Historic District is a comparable option albeit out of the way in Folsom.

    Folsom strong
    Don H.

    Great location for walking around and dining at some excellent local restaurants. The people are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing. However, it was disappointing to see Sutter Street Grill and Chicago Fire closed but it did give me a chance to check out Pizza Classico.

    View of Sutter Street from near the railway depot

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    Ya know I'm on the fence with the re model of historic Folsom but it's always a great place to visit for food family and entertainment

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    I'm glad that I took a little time to check out the area. If you're in folsom. Definitely check it out.

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    Rainbow Bridge

    Rainbow Bridge

    5.0(3 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Love this short walking trail! We parked at the Folsom Powerhouse parking lot $10.55 per permit,…read morethen walked across the street using the crosswalk to get to Folsom Tuss bridge. At first I confused it with Rainbow Bridge but please note Rainbow Bridge is the one where it's heavily used by cars and Folsom Tuss Bridge is the walker bridge for people and bikes. It's illegal to use the Rainbow Bridge. The Johnny Cash Trail starts in this area as well. There were lots of people walking during sunset hours. At the end of the bridge, there's another trail that extends to side of the American River. It is also heavily bike trail area. It's a beautiful view to people watch kayaking below or floating along the river. You can access the river on the side of the bridge as well but watch out for steep areas getting down to the river. Not recommended at all for swimming in the area due to large/medium rocks beneath the water that would cause injuries for those wanting to jump into the river. Otherwise, great place to just enjoy the view and go walking with family.

    Having lived in Folsom for about half my life now, I just wanted to clear up some things that I…read morefelt were a little unclear in the previous reviewer's description of Rainbow Bridge. Parking: While you can park across the street for a fee at Powerhouse SHP, there are also free public parking lots at the lower corner of Riley and Scott Street. These parking lots are technically slightly further away from the Rainbow Bridge, but are closer to the Truss Bridge, which is the one you can legally walk or cycle across. Walking: It's been illegal to walk across the Rainbow Bridge since shortly after I moved to Folsom for the first time, which was around 2001. The bridge that you can actually walk across is the Historic Truss Bridge (technically part of the American River Bike Trail), the large wooden bridge that is easily viewable from the Rainbow Bridge. Trails: There are indeed many dozens of miles of trails in Folsom, although they aren't affiliated with or connected to the Rainbow Bridge, that I know of. The Johnny Cash Trail runs down from the dam, roughly parallel to East Natoma, until it meets the portion of the American River Bike Trail that runs parallel to Riley/Greenback. From there, one can ride towards Sutter Street to the Lake Natoma Bike Trail, or over the Truss Bridge to the Jedediah Smith Memorial section of the American River Bike Trail (which is also the only section of bike trail to pass directly underneath the Rainbow Bridge). Relaxing: I agree, this is a great place to relax! Just don't do it on the bridge, or under the bridge, since that is, again, illegal. Wildlife: This time of year, it is perfectly normal to see rattlesnakes, king snakes, bunnies, deer, coyotes, hawks, eagles, and bobcats in the area. (Flashing back to this time I was walking across the Truss Bridge on a date with this guy and he said, "Did I tell you I saw a beaver right over there?" And when I said, "Really?" He pointed just down the river and said, "Yeah, right over there at the Folsom Zoo.") Jumping: Don't do it. Many people have been paralyzed or otherwise seriously injured jumping off of this bridge, which is how it became illegal to cross in the first place. The riverbed underneath is relatively shallow, and is full of large jagged rocks and construction waste. Stay safe.

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    Historic Truss Bridge

    Historic Truss Bridge

    5.0(1 review)
    0.5 mi

    The Historic Truss Bridge is the bridge over Lake Natoma that runs parallel to, and can be seen…read morefrom, the Rainbow Bridge in Historic Folsom. There are a lot of cool bridges in Folsom, but the Historic Truss Bridge probably has the neatest story of them all. Built in 1893 by the San Francisco Bridge Company, the Historic Truss Bridge was supposed to be "replaced" by the adjacent Rainbow Bridge, which was built in 1917. In 1930, the Truss Bridge was purchased by Siskiyou County, which placed the bridge over the Klamath River in Walker, where it remained until the 1990s. When Siskiyou County decided to replace the Historic Truss Bridge, Folsom decided to purchase it back, and to return it to its original location. Most of the original construction elements were kept, but some of the parts that had to be replaced were used to construct the nearby walkway down to the gazebo below the bridge. The bridge is now mainly used as a bicycle and pedestrian pathway. Technically part of the Jedediah Smith Memorial section of the American River Bike Trail, it connects the latter trail to the Johnny Cash Trail and Historic Folsom, where the terminus to the Lake Natoma Bike trail is located. My favorite thing about this bridge are the funny signs on either side, which read: $ 5 FINE FOR DRIVING OVER THIS BRIDGE FASTER THAN A WALK $ 25 FINE FOR DRIVING MORE THAN 20 HEAD OF HORSES, 50 HEAD OF CATTLE OR 200 SHEEP, HOGS OR GOATS OVER THIS BRIDGE AT ONE TIME The bridge is within walking distance of Folsom's Historic District and Sutter Street, and is accessible via the bike path. Pedestrians should always face bike traffic in Folsom, but virtually no one follows these rules on the Truss Bridge, so watch out. Lots of people come here to just wander around and pose for photos. The Historic Truss Bridge is the best place to view the Rainbow Bridge from, since it is only a couple hundred yards away. There is a (non-accessible) walking path between the two. It's also a fantastic place to get a view of Lake Natoma, especially looking towards the prison and the dam. The best time to visit the bridge is either sunrise or sunset, when the views over the river are spectacular.

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    Historic Truss Bridge - View of Truss bridge during heavy rain in 2017

    View of Truss bridge during heavy rain in 2017

    Historic Truss Bridge - Truss bridge as seen from American River Bike Trail on May 3 2022

    Truss bridge as seen from American River Bike Trail on May 3 2022

    Historic Truss Bridge - Sign, Truss Bridge straight ahead, Rainbow Bridge to the left

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    Sign, Truss Bridge straight ahead, Rainbow Bridge to the left

    Jim Konopka Volunteer Bridge

    Jim Konopka Volunteer Bridge

    5.0(1 review)
    1.5 mi

    The Jim Konopka Volunteer Bridge is a beautiful long wooden bridge spanning several hundred yards…read moreover Humbug Creek in Folsom. Located between the Overlook at Blue Ravine and Humbug Creek, the bridge is part of the Humbug Willow Creek Bike Trail. It was built by volunteers over a period of several weekends about 15 years ago, and is named after Folsom's senior trail planner. The entire bridge is flat and shaded. Due to it's beauty, as well as its proximity to large apartment complexes, the trail is very popular. For cyclists, I would recommend riding slowly, since there are almost always pedestrians, turkeys, or cats on the bridge. The best time to ride over it is early in the morning, or mid-day during the week, when it isn't as crowded. I'm not sure exactly how long the bridge is, but it takes me about 25 seconds to ride across it at a reasonable pace. It takes a few minutes to walk across. The closest parking to the bridge is on Creekside, but it only takes about 10 minutes to walk there from Target via the Willow Creek trail. The green bridge that crosses over East Bidwell is part of the same trail, and is only a few hundred yards away. Even though it's not too far from the main road, the sounds of the creek and the birds fill the air, and make the bridge a really peaceful place to be. This is an ideal spot to take guests for a walk, or to take family photos, or make TikToks of turkeys (which I have personally recently done). Overall, this is one of the most beautiful walking and cycling bridges in Folsom. It's a perfect example of why our town slogan is "distinctive by nature."

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    St. John the Baptist Church and Cemetary

    St. John the Baptist Church and Cemetary

    3.0(1 review)
    0.2 mi

    Located AT 1100 NATOMA STREET between Sibley and Folsom Blvd. is St. John the Baptist's Historical…read moreChurch and Cemetery. I've been here with my daughter several times now. What appears to be an old dilapidated house is actually the original St. John the Baptist Church, established in 1857. Apparently, it was Folsom's only Catholic church for over 100 years. The building across the street, which currently houses The Bridge Community Church, was built as a new location for St. John's, but was later sold when the newest location on Montrose was completed. According to St. John's website, this old building, which is now considered a historical landmark, is still used for special occasions, such as weddings and holiday masses. Personally, I haven't seen the inside of the church, but the outside is in serious need of restoration. To me, the most interesting features of this landmark are the historical tomb stones. Some of them have fascinating inscriptions. Some have tacky gates around them that look like they belong in a cheesy Halloween movie. And some appear to be forgotten and neglected in the back of the yard. The grass is very overgrown, and the property does not seem to be very well maintained, overall. Other than that, though, this is a cool cemetery with a chill history. EDIT: I'm not sure why it was edited, but the correct address is, in fact, 1100 NATOMA STREET. The address that it was edited to on Montrose is the address for the replacement church that was built many decades later.

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    Folsom Prison

    Folsom Prison

    4.2(22 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Unlike some of the other reviewers here (who've written some truly hilarious narratives), I didn't…read morehave the chance to stay at Folsom Prison. But I really wanted to see Folsom and while on the way to Folsom Lake State Recreation Area with friends, we noticed a sign for the Folsom Prison Museum. Naturally, curiosity won out and we took a much desired detour. Despite having checked online and learning the museum is closed for the foreseeable future (likely budget related), we still decided to drive onto the prison campus anyway to at least see the outside. Mission accomplished! Not only did we find the museum and snap a bunch of fun photos but we also ended up meeting two of the friendliest prison guards imaginable (please note: they're also the only prison guards I've ever met, but still!). They generously took the time to share stories about the prison's history, current conditions, and even fun trivia like the fact that all California license plates are made here at Folsom. Incredible! Oh! I also got a Junior Correctional Officer sticker, how fun!!! Their kindness and willingness to chat really made the stop worthwhile, even without stepping inside the museum. Which, by the way, the museum is the old warden's residence! While I'd love to return if the museum ever reopens, I'll definitely pass on the chance to spend a night here as an official guest. Still, for a quick, quirky, and historic stop, Folsom Prison delivered.

    The Johnny Cash trail was interesting to say the least. Definitely wear sunscreen as the sun beams…read moredown, you'll get your steps in for sure. This is not for the weak or slightly interested. Pay attention to the signage so you'll see where to go. The informational plaques here and there are nice. It's still cool to see wildlife I. The distance or the areas around.

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    Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge - Fog and Christmas lights on bridge

    Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge

    4.5(2 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    3/27/2026: First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail…read more Backstory: During Easter 2016, I packed well over 10K worth of household goods and commissioned a Folsom Storage Company storing my possessions. Next, I began camping reservations using my Veteran's Park Pass at Beals State Park Campground, Rattlesnake State Park Campground, Yosemite's Wawona Campground, Turlock State Park Campground, welp~pretty much all State and Federal Campgrounds WEST of The Rocky Mountains, etc. camping one week each from Easter 2016 until, July 2017. It was fun camping everywhere due to the fact I was HOMELESS~eek; however, my El Dorado County House was finally built and completed its construction at the end of July 2017. Then, my homelessness happily ended. Anyway, while camping at both State Parks--Beals State Park Campground and Rattlesnake State Park Campground plus, driving on Natomas Road and the Folsom-Auburn Road were all undergoing major construction. The State Parks and the roads were ALL a humongous mess especially, Natomas Road! Driving from Beals State Park to Ranch 99 to Oaks Parkway via Natomas Road, there were Earth Movers dotting the roadway--traffic was backed up causing a lot of congestion. Then, I noticed two pillars and a bridge connecting the two pillars under construction . . . Questioning--What was the reason for the building construction and the reason observing one pillar built on each side of Natomas Road: "Gee~is there going to be a gate access to FOLSOM PRISON????" Regardless, I was shocked! I just didn't understand why the City Of Folsom would install two pillars and a bridge which just happens to be ADJACENT and less than a quarter mile from FOLSOM PRISON! About a year later, I noticed the Johnny Cash sign! Ahhhhh~~The two pillars and the bridge happens to be a commemoration for Johnny Cash performing at FOLSOM PRISON! Aside, I know I took photos of the two pillars and the bridge posting my photos on YELP! YET, I can't find none of my photos I took of the two pillars and bridge as well as all my photos camping at Beals State Park, the Folsom Dam construction, etc.! Where did ALL my photos go, eh, YELP???? https://yelp.to/5ZZoZwPyyO

    The Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge is a concrete bike bridge over Folsom Lake Crossing near East…read moreNatoma in Folsom. It was constructed in 2017 with recycled and reclaimed materials. Starting where the American River Bike auxiliary trail over Folsom Dam ends, this is officially the beginning of the Johnny Cash Art Trail. The bridge itself is art, with architecture similar to the nearby Folsom Prison. According to the website, the towers on either side of the bridge are modeled after the East Gate at the prison, where Johnny Cash took some of his most famous photos. Several planned public art works are to be placed near the bridge in the future, including the Man in Black, the Ring of Fire, the Rusty Cage, and Cash's Pick. Throughout the year, the bridge is amply decorated with flags and lights, depending on the season. Pretty soon, it should be decorated with military flags to celebrate Memorial Day. After that, it will feature American flags for most of the summer. Riding (or walking) over the bridge takes one through the two lines of flags (since they're hung over both sides of the bridge, which is also the trail). On a windy day, the noise of the flags flapping fades out the sounds of traffic down below. For selfie enthusiasts, the bridge makes an excellent backdrop, with or without the flags. Currently, the nearest parking is either in the Brigg's Ranch area, or on the other side of the dam. In the future, there is going to be a new parking lot for the trail on the corner of Folsom Lake Crossing and East Natoma, which is practically next to the bridge. According to the website, it will feature 25 parking spaces, 2 of which will be ADA accessible. Overall, this bridge is sturdy, convenient, beautiful, and environmentally friendly. I can't wait to see what it looks like when all of the nearby art installations are complete.

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    Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge - 3/27/2026:  First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail.

    3/27/2026: First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail.

    Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge - 3/27/2026:  First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail.

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    3/27/2026: First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail.

    Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent House - House

    Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent House

    3.0(1 review)
    0.5 mi

    The Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent's House is yet another one of Historic Folsom's spots…read moreon the National Register for Historic Places. While the address is technically on Oakdale Street, the house is actually visible from Folsom Blvd. It sits just behind the Folsom Parkway Rail Trail, in front of the old rail yards between Natoma and Bidwell. A sign outside the house reads: "Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent's House This house was built around 1915 for the railroad section superintendent and his family. From here, the superintendent oversaw Folsom's junction railroad operations until the late 1950's. The superintendent's house is listed on the National Register for Historic Places." To be honest, it's not the most interesting landmark I've come across in Folsom. I had to read the application for the NRHP to find out what was even special about it. Apparently, the architecture is unique. Also, the Southern Pacific Railroad had some very interesting housing hierarchies for its employees, housing them in everything from bungalows to box cars. This landmark is one of the best remaining examples of how a high-ranking employee was housed. For more information, I would recommend reading the NRHP paperwork, which is currently available on the NPS website at: https://bit.ly/3kR2ukh There is no parking near the landmark, but it is within walking distance from either the Historic Folsom or Glenn lightrail station via the Parkway Rail Trail.

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    Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent House - House

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    Folsom Historic District - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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