Old Town Sacramento
We recently adventured up to the Sacramento area where my (Hoot’s) dad lives and decided to head off to Old Town Sacramento because Annie and I had not been there together and neither of us had been there in at least a couple of decades.
It’s a really cool scene with rich history, the old cobblestone streets and wood planked sidewalks still cover the area, other than all the hip 2012 paraphernalia it really is like walking back in time. We walked around a good portion of the area and walked in a few shops. Evidently everyone’s sweet tooth was in high gear except mine because the candy store was the most popular store amongst Annie, my dad, and his wife Mary Ann.
What to do in Sacramento…???
If you know me at all, I was in search of beer, not candy…and that too was found on the Delta King, a big boat which is a hotel, a restaurant, and a bar. It was pretty cool hanging out in the bar and watching the river flow by, and as usual the people watching was a good time. We also found time to play with Siri on my 4S which was more fun than I thought it would be. Turns out she (Siri) doesn’t like to be messed with all that much, but it was entertaining nonetheless.
Other than Old Town we hung out at my dad’s house, witnessed a brief hail storm, went for a really cool walk up through their neighborhood, ate at Orchid Thai one night, and ate at Awful Annie’s for breakfast one morning. You’ll see pictures in the slideshow from all of this wackiness. Oh, and we also went to a winery while there but that’s for another blog post!
It was a fun visit as usual and it was fun to go adventure in someone else’s backyard! So this was our most recent adventure…what was YOURS?!?!
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You were here and didn’t call us to have a beer? Man, you’re on our list!
Was a quick visit Dahlynn, day and a half and back to Paso Robles!!
Great post! We just had so much fun, as always. Thanks for spotlighting ‘our town’. Love ya both!
Good times indeed Mary Ann!! Always fun catching up and hanging out! Love back atcha!
Sounds like fun. Can’t believe you were 10 minutes from me and didn’t call! Seriously, you’re so on my list
Next time, stop at Auburn Thai – fabulous food. Btw, I used to work in Old Sacramento, upstairs at J & 2nd. Glad you had a good visit.
Sorry Sherree…when we go up for those quick day and a half visits it’s hard to go off and do anything else. We will definitely meet up with you on a longer trip!! We hadn’t been to Old Town in forvever, it was super fun!! Cheers!
In the summer I believe they still have the water taxi that leaves dock right next to the Delta King. You can take the water taxi up river to the restaurants along Garden Highway..Not sure how many new one there are, but it’s a cool little ride.
Hey Marianne! How fun would that be to cruise around on a water taxi??? We’ll definitely have to try that next time we’re up there. Cheers!
Old town Sac. is great. Especially the old trains. BBQ this Sat. if you’re out and about.
Gary
Hey Gary! Yeah…the old trains were very cool. So were the boats and all the bridges…oh yeah, and the cool old buildings! Lots of bars and whatnot to hang out at, too. We’ll be at Earth Day Food and Wine Festival tomorrow, but the BBQ sounds like a great idea! It’s gonna be a warm one, be sure to wear your shorts!!!
Wearing shorts!!! Never thought of that. Eat some earth at earth day.
SHORT shorts, Gary!
I’m in my Daisey Dukes now.
Now would be a great time to come by for an interview…maybe get a couple of shots of you hanging around in your Daisey’s!
Reminds me of Old Towne Scottsdale! Beer Wine Candy, who can ask for anything more! Will maybe a meet up sometime with Sherre and I!!! Just thinking…
A meetup would be awesome, Denise!!! You guys can drink wine and I’ll eat candy!
Oh, I will have candy too!
Yay for candy!!! Made my day!