Sacramento - Leland Stanford Mansion

800 N Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Sacramento County
Website
Phone: 916-324-0575

Leland Stanford, who was governor of California from 1862-1863, and his wife, Jane Stanford, owned the mansion that had served as the office of three governors during the troubling 1860's.
After an extensive renovation, the mansion is now open to the public as a museum.  You can take a tour of the 19,000 square foot mansion and enjoy the history and beauty of the Victorian era in California. 
How to get there:
The mansion is located just a few blocks from the State Capitol Building.  Check out the map for your best route to get there. 
More info:
Take a look at the museum's website for more info.  Parking is tight in downtown Sacramento so bring some change for the meters or find a nearby parking garage.  
Other things to do in the area:
Both the State Capitol and The California Museum are within walking distance of the mansion.  McKinley Park and the McKinley Rose Garden are both great places to visit as is the Crocker Art Museum. 
*The pics are from the museum's website.  Click to enlgarge them.