Location: Folsom
Top Things to do in Folsom
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Folsom is a city in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is commonly known for Folsom Prison, Folsom Prison Blues and Folsom Lake. The population was 72,203 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Folsom
1. Harris Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By Joyfullyanointed - Rancho Cordova, United States
What an amazing musical. Great theater, great seats and a beautiful performance at this state of the art theater.
2. Folsom Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
This museum houses a number of artifacts and documents on the social and cultural history of the region.
Reviewed By Joyfullyanointed - Rancho Cordova, United States
Spent a fun day reminiscing in Old Historic Folsom and learned some great history of this quaint old town.
3. Lake Natoma
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
This tranquil lake offers plenty of water activities and a laid back feel.
Reviewed By dennisy339 - Citrus Heights, United States
Just a fun place to hang out, take a kiyak, paddleboard SUP or just swim and there is more than one way to get in the water, "enter the park" or go to the "Sac State Aquatic Center" and if you like there are bike trails also.
4. Sutter Street Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
This historical area is a pleasant spot to spend the day.
Reviewed By kstr0th
We’ve been several times to the performances at Sutter Street Theatre... We always come away very impressed with the entertainment they provide. The theatre is small (advance tickets are advised) and the seating is not luxurious, but remember you’re in Old Town Folsom, so it’s all part of the experience!! At intermission, you can purchase their refreshments, or, walk down the street to the Snooks candy shop for yummy caramel corn or a hand-dipped ice cream cone!! And, of course, there’s numerous restaurant choices for a meal before or after the show all a walkable distance from the theatre. Ticket prices are reasonable and there’s usually choices of shows to appeal to families or adults. A great place to go for a matinee or an evening!!
5. Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By wj0808 - Lodi, United States
Perfect size for little ones and beautiful grounds. We always have a nice time wondering around looking at the animals and staff is always so friendly.
6. Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
7. Folsom Prison Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 208 reviews
The museum contains various exhibitions, including descriptions of executions and mugshots.
Reviewed By 5hannnon - Folsom, United States
While I miss the old art shop that Folsom prison inmates ran, this museum is pretty awesome. My out-of-town family loves it and I always notice something new when I go!
8. Folsom Dam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
9. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 117 reviews
This park offers everything: a huge lake for all sorts of water activities and nature trails for hiking, walking and horseback riding.
Reviewed By KMTW - Folsom, United States
Beal’s Point is an area at Folsom Lake with a campground and a day use area. We have only used the day use area. There is a nice grassy area with covered picnic tables, BBQ grills and restrooms, as well as a nice beach area with lifeguards. It’s a perfect place for families to spend the day swimming and having a BBQ. There is a designated area for swimming and kayaking that is safe, because there are also other areas of Folsom Lake that allow boating. There is also a bike trail that leads to Beal’s Point so you can ride your bike as well. It tends to get very crowded on weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day, because this is a popular place to spend a summer day if you live in the Sacramento area, so get there early if you go on a weekend. On weekdays, you can pretty much find parking at any time. Overall a nice place to visit and a nice way to beat the heat.
10. Beals Point
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 38 reviews
Three beaches in the Folsom State Recreation Area.
Reviewed By KMTW - Folsom, United States
Beal’s Point is an area at Folsom Lake with a campground and a day use area. We have only used the day use area. There is a nice grassy area with covered picnic tables, BBQ grills and restrooms, as well as a nice beach area with lifeguards. It’s a perfect place for families to spend the day swimming and having a BBQ. There is a designated area for swimming and kayaking that is safe, because there are also other areas of Folsom Lake that allow boating. There is also a bike trail that leads to Beal’s Point so you can ride your bike as well. It tends to get very crowded on weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day, because this is a popular place to spend a summer day if you live in the Sacramento area, so get there early if you go on a weekend. On weekdays, you can pretty much find parking at any time. Overall a nice place to visit and a nice way to beat the heat.
