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| Sutter Street – Folsom's original shopping district |
Conveniently located about 100 miles east of the Bay Area and 85 miles west of Lake Tahoe, Folsom is literally the center of activity in Northern California. The Historic Folsom District is located on the south bank of Lake Natoma, extending southward to Bidwell Street. The Sutter Street business district is the site of the town's beginnings, built by Folsom founders John Folsom and Theodore Judah in 1854. Today, the business district surrounding Sutter Street maintains the historic Old-West charm of its origins, as do many of the surrounding homes – some of which date back to the 1800s. Exploring the neighborhoods of Historic Folsom, one will find an eclectic architectural mix, from Victorians and bungalows to post-war Cape Cods to contemporary European-style homes.
Historic District residents enjoy being in walking distance to the business district’s numerous offerings of eateries, pubs, antique and collector shops, specialty shops and art galleries. They also enjoy the street's year-round activities which include peddlers’ fairs, craft fairs, and Thursday night markets in the summer time. Santa has also been known to make an appearance at the annual Christmas-tree Lighting. There are also abundant shopping opportunities at the nearby Folsom Premium Outlets and the newly opened Palladio Lifestyle Center.Also located in the business district is the Terminus of the Sacramento Regional Transist Lightrail Gold Route, which provides an economical commute for many area residents to nearby downtown Sacramento, as well as bringing in a large influx of tourists and visitors.
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| The Rainbow Bridge over Lake Natoma |
The area’s temperate climate, combined with the close proximity of Lake Natoma, over 300 acres of developed park land, and over 36 beautiful miles of paved bike/walking/jogging paths make Folsom a mecca for outdoor recreation. Young families especially love the historic district for unlimited opportunities for safe, enriching, community environment.
With such a high quality of lifestyle, it’s no wonder that Money Magazine, Newsweek, and Business Week have all named Folsom as one of the best places in America to live, work, and play.
