Celebrating Rainbow bridge 80th birthday. With a drone show! Very cool it's dark out so hard to…read moreget good photos.

Love the views here but safety wise you really have to pay attention. Getting down to the water is…read morepretty rough and once you're in there are massive rocks underwater that are super slippery and hard to see. It drops off and gets deep pretty fast in some spots too. Just bring some good water shoes and be careful!

This bridge is connected to trails around downtown historic Folsom and makes for a great…read morewalking/running trails. Plenty of spots along the way to enjoy the lake and nature.

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.

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."

Great bands! Bouncer guy is funny AF, ask about his Elvis tattoo…read more Variety of people no drama just a feel good crowd! The guy bartender makes better drinks so make sure he makes your drinks!

THIS IS YOUR WARNING!!!! DO NOT COME HERE!!!!!Extremely over priced for mid shelf bourbon. $27 a…read morepour for Bulleit 10yr. The bottle is around $50 by itself. Figured these would be no more than $12, as most places are, so I purchased two rounds for a friend and I. Boy was I in shock when "Jennafer" pulled this tab. Absolutely absurd price gouging on their alcohol. I WILL NEVER BE BACK AND WILL BE WARNING AS MANY PEOPLE AS I CAN TO STAY AWAY!!!!!! I posted this on the Folsom Reddit feed and many people have had similar experiences here with the extreme over pricing of beverages. THEY DO NOT DESERVE TO BE SERVING THIS COMMUNITY!!!!

We sort of happened upon this historic site while taking a walk in Folsom. I was honestly surprised…read moreat how fascinating the site is. It's intact and been really well preserved. There was a docent named Tom that gave us a short tour and he definitely made the experience more enjoyable. I would absolutely return to the site. I'd love to take more photos, it's super cool.

Who knew the engineering that went into supplying Sacramento with hydro-power! It's not typically…read moremy "go-to" type of history but my granddaughter was really wondering about the place so we stopped in. I've lived in the area for 50 years and this honestly, sadly, was the first time I experienced the old powerhouse. Just go, you won't be disappointed and do bring a picnic and enjoy river views under the trees!

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.

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.

Very enjoyable tour. Definitely on the short side (45 mins.) because I wanted to see more! It got a…read morelittle tight in spots but that made it more adventurous. Our guide Addison "Addie" was very knowledgeable and funny. Glad I finally saw it after many years of living in the area. Highly recommend!

The Black Chasm Cavern is located in the tiny town of Volcano which really feels like a step back…read morein time. I loved that this tour includes some amazing and beautiful natural wonders as well as a little bit of history. The place was very easy to find and a quick 30 min or so drive from Jackson. There is a lovely little store to check out before or after your tour as well. The chasm is a cool 58 degrees which was nice on this 90 degree-ish day. It is a little on the steep side with lots of stairs and a few areas where you definitely need to duck from the rocks but was worth it! The limestone cavern is just amazing with breathtaking stalagmite, stalactite and very rare helictite formations. These helictites look like they defy gravity and grow in amazing curling directions. Incredibly, there is a blue lake at the very bottom of the cavern that can be seen from way above - unfortunately we are unable to access that far down but man I wish I could! We learned the lake has tiny little shrimp that live in the pure crystal waters and the only place they are known to exist, mind blowing. Our tour guide was great and shared so much knowledge and history. History: The chasm was discovered in 1854 long after the Miwok people had already lived in the area. Of course, the discoverers wanted to try and cash in on their discovery so they began charging folks and would literally lower them by rope into a hole in the ground with some candles precariously balanced on a plank of wood. Luckily we have stairs and nicely built platforms with cave lighting to see this amazing magical national landmark. Definitely worth the visit!

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.

Beautiful! Lovely little slice of history! Highly suggest the historic downtown area in general,…read moreand then heading toward San Jose and taking a tour of the ever-elusive Sarah Winchester House!

Historic Murer House and Gardens is an Italian cultural museum in Historic Folsom. It is on the…read moreNational Register of Historic Places. Recently, they have begun offering free tours the first Saturday of every month (that's tomorrow!) from 10am to 2pm. Also this Saturday, May 7, from 10-2, Murer House is hosting an Italian cultural event, Italy on Wheels, featuring new and vintage Italian cars. Beer, Italian soda, and slices of pizza will be available for purchase, and admission is free. Murer House is the former residence of Giuseppe Murer, an Italian immigrant and businessman who played a major role in the development of Historic Folsom. He was responsible for the building of several local landmark buildings, including Folsom Hotel. Like Giuseppe's other buildings, Murer House is known for it's Italian architecture, as well as its beautiful outdoor gardens, which include lemon and chestnut trees. Being adjacent to historic gold dredging sites, the gardens also feature a multitude of rocks from the American River. Currently, the gardens are being partially renovated to accommodate bigger and better outdoor events in the future. There is a huge pile of rocks in the yard. Located in the garage of Murer House is a free museum about the life and work of Giuseppe Murer. As the museum explains, he immigrated from Crespano del Grappa, Italy, which is now Folsom's sister city. The museum is open on Saturdays from 10-2. Murer House Foundation offers cooking, bocce ball, and Italian language classes at the house to help raise money for preservation. Details about these classes, as well as the many other upcoming events at Murer House, are available on their website.