Had a great time exploring the Folsom Historic District. There are so many cute local shops, fun places to browse, and unique items you won't find elsewhere. I loved strolling through the area and checking out the boutiques. The historic charm makes it a fun destination for shopping, dining, and spending a relaxing afternoon. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

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Can't believe I've never been here living fairly close (~30miles) to Folsom. Very unique district with boutiques & restaurants. There's a really nice amphitheater. I believe there are concerts here so I'll have to check out their events calendar. There's also a Farmers market on Saturdays. Most shops open at 11a. read more

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We had a delightful day strolling the Folsom Historic District today. Many shops, restaurants and historical buildings. The residential area was beautiful. read more

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Charming and unique, one of my very favorite places to be. Very relaxed atmosphere with friendly people all around. Many boutique shops and excellent restaurants, try a new one each time you visit. Come show the merchants on and around Sutter Street your love and then take a selfie at my mural. Tag me so I can see the selfies flying in. My Angel Wings Mural is located at the corner of Sutter St. & Wool St., on Dorothea's Shoppe wall. This boutique store offers an amazing array of Christmas decoration & gifts, plus many more items to choose from. Including your very own Folsom apparel! Check out the "key" to the wings posted here, lots of fun "Easter Eggs" (hidden items, think I Spy) to find. Fun for the whole family, or couples that want a special selfie together. #folsomwingsmural #historicfolsom #dorotheasshoppe #mustseemurals @silviepark read more

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Small older part of Folsom that has some nice shops and restaurants. They have a small museum that has limited hours. I would recommend going here for a few hours if you're in the area but it's small and not worth going out of your way. read more

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I love Folsom Historic District year round but it's so special for the Holiday! Christmas lights everywhere, Santa, ice skating rink and hot cocoa bar are just a few of the reasons I always visit at Christmas. You can also find the best gifts at their shops and some great dining options. There is a free parking garage too that makes finding a parking spot a breeze. read more

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Stopped by on a Sunday morning and nothing was open due to it was around 830 am on a Sunday. Walked around the area. Nice area to walk around early in the morning. Probably will come back to visit. read more

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I've lived in the Folsom El Dorado Hills area for 30 years. I've watched historic Folsom develop into a primo destination lots of great restaurants, shops, so much charm, and every Saturday morning, they have a farmers market year-round. read more

Beautiful May Saturday afternoon 2024. Walked the Sutter street tourist strip for an hour. Not at all busy. The shops were open. We strolled and poked around the businesses. And to quote Gertrude Stein's comment about her hometown of Oakland, CA "There is no there, There". The Folsom district dozen women's boutiques all seem to have the same style of cow girl clothes., accessories, soaps, scents, potions, etc... The antique / junk stores all had the same kind of overpriced stuff that nobody needs or wants (especially for the high prices). The train museum was deserted. See it once. Check it off your to-do list. Done. No need to ever return. read more

Historic and Modern Heritage in Folsom is Golden I really enjoy coming to Old Historic Folsom... I haven't made it here in a while since pre-COVID-19. I am unable to visit here as often as I would like to and so the chance I do make it here we make the best of it... visiting antique shops, enjoying window shopping, supporting businesses and, of course, the food! Lots of history here... Old Town Folsom was once the site of the first railroad in the West and served as the transportation hub of the Mother Lode. It's cool seeing the preserved historic buildings on Sutter Street. I took my youngest daughter here to the History Museum housed in the old Wells Fargo Assay Office when she was little and she enjoyed pan handling. We had a great 'on location' photo session at the Folsom Powerhouse twice with a photography business that, unfortunately, closed their studio in this location [XSiGHT Photography], hubby and I had a wonderful anniversary dinner once at Sutter Street Steakhouse, and I've had the fortunate chance to enjoy a couple of Yelp events here. Exciting stuff! During winter time they also have a temporary ice skating rink set up. At my last visit last weekend, April 2021, I noticed that barricades and road closure signs were placed in over three blocks of the street to make room for increased outdoor dining and shopping in the streets while practicing social distancing. This is awesome and I was told that this has been happening for a few weekends now! When the city does this there is more foot traffic because there are no cars driving down the main drag. The parklets are great because they allow eateries and restaurants to expand outdoor seating to on-street parking spaces. This eases the affects of COVID-19 capacity. We saw hosted events including live music entertainment, farmers market, an outdoor art show and pop-up shops! Not sure how long they will continue this program but I love it. Lots to do in Old Folsom year round. Check it out :) Review #2203 read more

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Folsom Historic District is not just a place for tourists but locals as well. Sutter Street dates back to 1856. It has a modern look while keeping its unique historic charm. The District includes boutiques, antique shops, restaurants, bars, wine tasting rooms, cafe, an independent bookstore, a candle making shop, bicycle shop and rental,art galleries, dessert shops, candy store, toy store, jewelry shops, stage theater, hair salon, commercial office buildings, residential housing, and museums. The District preserved its historic aspects. There is a train turn table dating back from 1860s. The turntable is free for viewing. It is right next to the outdoor amphitheater which is free for all to sit in and relax when it is not in use. There is a Pioneer Village with volunteers reenacting a 1800s town complete with blacksmith and old town. There is a paid admission for the Pioneer Village and museums. The Folsom History Museum is housed within an original Wells Fargo Assay Office and Pony Express terminus. If you are interesting in visiting, check out their respective websites for current hours of operation. Lake Natoma Inn is within walking distance. It is a 138 room hotel with event and catering spaces. Also within walking distance is the first hydroelectric power house in California (built in 1895). It is California landmark. There is a musuem, outdoor garden area, and visitor center. The American River & the bike trail is nearby as well. The District hosts seasonal farmers markets, festivals, winter Ice Rink, and concerts. In regards to parking. They have two surface lots, side street parking AND a multistory parking structure. It is free to park. Plus there is a Sacramento light rail station. The line comes all the way from downtown Sacramento. But with the public transit, please be alert and cautious when riding. Historicfolsom.org read more

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The Folsom Historic District (Folsom Old Town) is a well-known area for the people in the Sacramento area. It almost feels like Old Sacramento but just smaller. They have a lot of good restaurants and bars here. You can always find some food or drinks you like. The street is spotless compared to the other old towns in the area. It looks and feels even better than Old Sacramento, in my opinion. Parking can be a problem if you are here on the weekend. But you can always find parking if you don't mind parking your car far away. I enjoy my visit to the Folsom Historic District whenever I'm here. I know I'll come here again and again. read more

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Folsom Historic District, for the purposes of this review, is the area that encompasses Sutter Street and Leidesdorff, between Riley/Greenback and the American River. Sutter Street is best known for its shopping and nightlife. Some of my favorite stores to shop on Sutter include More Than Olives, Ruby's Books, and Sutter Street Sock. My favorite steakhouse in the world, Sutter Street Steakhouse, as you might be able to guess by the name, is located on Sutter Street. If you haven't been there yet, you are missing out. Seriously. Stop reading my review, and go make reservations. As to nightlife, there are several decent places to go out, including Scarlett's (my personal favorite), Powerhouse, and Sutter Club Sports Bar. They also have some amazing art galleries, including Anita Rochelle Boutique and Fine Art, Fire and Rain Gallery, and YNOT. Museums of interest within walking distance of Sutter Street include the Folsom History Museum, Powerhouse State Historic Park, and (coming soon) Chinese Heritage Museum. For a full list of businesses on Sutter Street, visit: https://www.historicfolsom.org/find-it-in-historic-folsom/ Would you guys believe me if I told you that I was actually the first to review Folsom Historic District? I'm pretty sure I was, because I remember debating whether to list it as "Sutter Street" or "Historic Folsom District." It was also one of my first ROTD's :) I see it's really taken off during the time I took off Yelp :) Personally, the main reason I go to Sutter Street is to catch the lightrail, which actually splits Sutter Street in half. Below the lightrail, Sutter Street is a mostly residential area with a Veteran's Hall, children's park, and the historic Young Wo Cemetery Memorial. My favorite thing to do in the area is to walk down to the river. From Sutter Street, it is easy to access the river via the Truss Bridge or the Lake Natoma Waterfront Access Trail. Overall, Historic Folsom is a good place to walk around, shop, drink, get a tattoo, wander the trails, throw some axes, and spend the day with your kids (although not necessarily all on the same day). read more

I walked here while staying at Lake Natoma for 1 night. It was a great calming walk past many antique shops. It was quaint and charming. There is some cool history here. I checked out an old train. There are a lot of shops and some small eateries, ice cream shops etc. Exercise was in order in the early evening after eating and drinking at Chicago Fire. I was looking for access to Lake Natoma so I walked the length of the historic district. I met a young couple who were also seeking the Lake. So we walked together until Ifound the way and guided us all there. This historic district is a good walk to get some history, some snacks and some exercise! read more

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Folsom Historic District is a nice and spacious area that is family friendly and has a diverse amount of store options. Compared to the Old Town in Sacramento, Folsom's district is much cleaner and seems more upscale. It's a great spot to have a coffee or lunch after, say, a bike ride by the adjacent trail. When we went there was a farmer's market as well with excellent local affair. read more

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My first stroll through the downtown Historic District in Folsom was pleasant. The storefronts were very nice and "olden" looking, but I didn't find anything of interest inside most of them. There were two murals in the area, an interesting one celebrating Folsom's history and a modern, Instagram-inspired one with black and white wings (where a person can stand in the middle and take a selfie or have their picture taken). read more

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Love living here, love being walking distance from the center, love the friendly community . Fridays are usually busy or have something going on. Same with Saturday's and Sundays. Lots to do here. Eat, enjoy music, park your car and go on a little hike/ bike ride or go paddle boarding/ kayaking. A little something for everyone. read more

During the precarious times of enduring lockdowns, we decided to go celebrate a family member's birthday in the amazingly festive Old Downtown Folsom area. The birthday girl being pregnant was hungry thus we visited a few nice restaurants to satisfy her 'mama-bear' hunger cravings. The Old Chicago pizza restaurant is now a ribs and meat place and mama bear was quite satisfied with her meal that included an apple crisp with a healthy scoop of vanilla Icecream. read more

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This is a very interesting place. Park your car in the garage or the side streets. Take a stroll and you get to experience the old architectures, antique lamp lights and interesting boutiques. It's a great place to take a stroll with the family, get a gelato, take a look at whimsical shops and just sit at a bench and enjoy the sight. I was here just passing time. Took a lot of Black and White photography. It was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed it and it has a lot of character. Especially in black and white photos. Bring the family over...and enjoy it. read more

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The Folsom Historic District is a shopping area in Folsom consisting of over 80 businesses. Most of them are located on Sutter Street which has numerous historic buildings. This area reminds me of Old Sacramento, except that the retail and dining establishments are not filled with novelty shops. Here you will find modern stores that just so happen to be located in historic spaces. The easiest way to get here is by car. But if you don't have one, you can also reach it by taking the Gold Line train in which the final stop, Historic Folsom is a short walk away from Sutter Street. Trains run every half hour. If you do take the train, note that the final train leaving Historic Folsom is at 7 pm daily so this would be a day trip. Though I think a day trip is sufficient as the district is not very big and there isn't a whole lot to see. All that there is pretty much to do here is walk around shops, take some building pictures and eat at one of the restaurants here. I think most people wouldn't spend more than 3-4 hours here, if that. If you are looking for another place to visit nearby to pair with a visit here, there is an outlet mall nearby (Folsom Premium Outlets). If you are looking for an attraction similar to Old Sacramento, the Folsom Historic District is a comparable option albeit out of the way in Folsom. read more

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Great location for walking around and dining at some excellent local restaurants. The people are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing. However, it was disappointing to see Sutter Street Grill and Chicago Fire closed but it did give me a chance to check out Pizza Classico. read more

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This is the tale of two districts. One is filled with history and quaint shops, from wine tasting to craft boutiques. The other is a haven for ear-piercing, drag-racing motorcycles and stumbling, partying drunks. Depending on what brings you there (I've been for both reasons) it can be a wonderful or horrible experience. It's like two odd roommates living together and trying to make it work. I've had wonderful times strolling the Main Street, grabbing a burger and Christmas shopping or sipping vino. I've also hit the Powerhouse Pub for a concert on a weekend and elbowed my way through massive drunk crowds for another late night tequila shot. The aforementioned motorcycles are the biggest pain in the ass in my opinion. The main street creates an echoey chamber and these a-holes can't help but rev their engines and peel out even when my 4-year-old son is crying and covering his ears from the frightening noise. Scaring little kids? Really tough, biker dudes. There's plenty to please both worlds. It depends a lot on when you come and whether you are tolerant of the other. read more

district 13 type ish. yes like hunger games, you will get hungry. yes lot like old town sac. or stinkin lincoln. enjoy it while it lasts if you dont know what happens in district 13 with aliens or the starving katniss everdeen, then you wont wanna miss this spot. take pictures while it lasts. dance, sing, be merry. you are only 23 - 34 once or twice a lifetime, so get you panties out a bunch and get up and walk the streets. YOLO. you are welcome for supporting. 3 stars cause i like you not love not love, like. thanks buh bye. read more

Folsom Historic District is a great little downtown area to enjoy a slower pace than what I am used to living in the Bay Area. Parking is easy, the shops seem to be all locally own and the architecture is historically interesting to look at. We visited the area after spending the morning at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. There were several galleries and antique shops to browse. Lunch options seemed a bit limited so most places were very crowded. The district also has a great little village green with a stage for events and bleacher style seating built in to grassy area. Cool little stop if you're in the area-it's not too far from Sacramento (about 15 miles I want to say,) and from my perspective is a more enjoyable experience than Sac's old town area. read more

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Quaint 3 blocks on Sutter street in the Historic Sutter District with Restaurants, antique shops, clothing, jewelry, art, live theater, bars and speciality stores. Limited free parking along Sutter and parking lots below Sutter Street. http://www.folsomfairs.com/shophistoricfolsom.html read more

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Me and my boys went during the peach festival. Nice downtown area, kind of old western, restaurants and shops of many variety. Biggest problem for us, there wasn't a baby changing table at any public restroom to be found. We looked everywhere in the heat it sucked. They are relatively inexpensive plastic units that are bolted to walls of any type. This is weak on the part of Downtown Folsom and is not family friendly. read more

Oil place to check out when your looking to do something outside on a nice day. Lots of unique shops make it a great place to find gifts for any occasion. I love the chocolate and ice cream shops around here too. Also a nice place to take people from out of town to see something different raides downtown Sacramento. read more

I would completely disagree with Marc O's review. It sounds like he got off at the wrong light rail station and ended up at the Folsom Premium Outlet Mall which has a fine selection of the stores he talked about. Old Folsom (Sutter Street) did just go through a major renovation. This renovation updated a more than 100 year old infrastructure of clogged sewers and crumbling plumbing. It needed to be done and the renovation made this quirky little gold rush district into a place that highlights Folsom's rich history and puts it front and center. Take for instance all of these that are available right on Sutter Street: Gold Miners Village - A replica of a true gold miners village complete with miners cabin, gold panning, and even a working blacksmith shop! All of this is open to the public and completely free of charge. Ice Rink - Between November and January Folsom hosts the most unique ice skating rink in the area. A circular rink is setup around the antique train turnstile with the city christmas tree right in the middle. History museum - our history museum has all kinds of items that celebrate the history of Folsom from the gold rush area. They also change their items to so going to the history museum can be a new experience every time. Historic markers - on Sutter street their are granite obelisks which provide detail and photos of Sutter street from past decades highlighting Folsom. Murer House - an original home built by one of Folsom's first residents Giuseppe Murer. he also owned the Folsom Hotel. You can take a tour of the house and they even offer Italian cooking lessons! The Folsom Hotel and Saloon - Built in 1885 this Hotel is largely like it was back then. Don't forget to look at the picture behind the bar showing men enjoying their libations from the 1800's. If you look closely you will see a person at the bar on a horse! All of the things listed above are right there on Sutter street and within walking distance. So I would say that Folsom's historic Sutter Street has a ton of things to do. Some old, some new but now even better for the next 100 years! Just a note, I don't work for the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Bureau, own a business on Sutter Street, live within walking distance of Sutter Street or anything else that would taint this review. I am a resident here and there is always friendly people and lots to see and do. read more

Old Folsom has really gone down hill. As a kid, and even as a college student, I used to love wandering Sutter Street with my mom. The old buildings were fantastic and there were some incredible antique stores, as well. I remember one antique "mall" which featured both a vintage radio specialist (with some incredible old gems from the 40s that I just adored) and an antique watch man that I actually purchased a 100 year old pocket watch from. But, now, Folsom is filled with crappy boutiques full of "country charm" and doilies and the antique stores are few and far between. The few that are left are filled to the brim with garage-sale junk and too much glassware that looks like it belongs on your grandmother's sideboard (and not in a good way). The addition of the Thomas Kinkaid gallery is the final nail in the coffin. At least, the Folsom Hotel still offers a stiff drink at a cheap price in a building that hasn't changed much over 100 years. The pizza up the street was pretty good and they did have Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale on tap, but Sutter Street, in general, was just a huge disappointment. This place has NOTHING on the Highway 49 locales (i.e. Nevada City, Grass Valley, Jackson, etc.). It is really too bad that Sutter Street has decided to modernize. It's lost nearly all of its quaintness. read more

The parking garage is great. It is free, and most importantly well maintained. They have bathrooms that are very clean and well maintained as far as public bathrooms go. This is how to do public parking and restrooms properly. Keep up the good work maintenance people. read more

The street improvements are excellent, but they need a better mix of shops and restaurants to really bring in the crowds. Lots of public events and mixers happening each month so there's always a ton of stuff to do, but it can get a little stale after a while. It's a fun place to drop in after a bike ride and see what's going on too. read more

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Seriously the worst ice skating experience ever. The skates are so old and dangerous to use. I am so glad we did not break our ankles. We exchanged skates 7 times and one time we were handed skates that had a hole in the sole and the shoe was completely seperated from the skate. We only went around the rink one time and both my kids got hurt because their ankles buckled. The employees behind the counter said it has been an issue with all the skates and admitted to them being unsafe to use. The employee then stated that is why we have you sign a waiver. The manager admitted to the quality of the skates and said they were in the process of getting new ones. We were not able to be refunded even though we could not use the skates. The money does not bother me. It is the safety of the kids. read more

I have always enjoyed coming here as a child. Now as an adult, it was fun to see all the stores I remembered and sad to see so many closing! I hope that some nice stores fill in the holes and keep this place wonderful! The skating rink looked like a lot of fun too. The music we heard from there made us sing along. Keep going strong Old Folsom! read more

What a fun and relaxing way to spend a late Sunday afternoon, especially when it was a beautiful spring day, which translates to lots of people were out and about. Strolling the few blocks of historic Folsom, window shopping, and getting your food fill is good times for all. read more

This was my first time at Old Folsom. There are a ton of interesting stores not to mention a chocolate shop and many great places to grab lunch. read more

Wow, for a historic part of town this pace sure is a dump. Numerous antique shops, overpriced average cafés, a few crappy restaurants. I was under the impression that old, historic areas of towns are a place to visit and enjoy. This place just looks like a boneyard. It looks like it has been revitalized a little since the last time I was here but there are very few businesses that are modern or at least not entirely dumpy selling crap you can find in a dumpster. Mostly, it seems a bunch of old ladies dug up crap in their garage, slapped a coat of paint on it and are selling it for ten times it's worth. There were a couple of cute places but mostly, who the hell needs 6 antique shops in a two block radius? Even old town Sac is better than this. They should just gut this place and renovate it to attract businesses that people actually want to frequent. read more

I grew up coming here when Old Folsom was tiny. It is all grown up now with several restaurants, shops, happening night spots & lofts to rent. The location is right next to the American River which makes for a nice walk across the bridge. read more

Ya know I'm on the fence with the re model of historic Folsom but it's always a great place to visit for food family and entertainment

Lots of great local businesses with class. An easy walk and a very safe "feel". If you are in the area, you will enjoy the time you spend here. read more

Well, had friends visiting for the Thanksgiving weekend so decided to do something different, we hopped on lite rail and took a trip to the old downtown Folsom. I had not been there in about 8 years so was curious if there was anything new. Well, to my surprise, there was quite a bit that was. Gone was all the charm and character of the old Folsom, the old wooden sidewalks, the cobblestone streets, the bit of history about the gold rush days on the historical markers that were once in the landscaped median with the old trees in the middle of the street. All of that had been scrubbed away by new streets and sidewalks that completely wiped away any trace of the old charm the town once had. Now the visitor can experience all the charm of a suburban shopping mall. No need to deal with any of that pesky quirkiness of an authentic and genuine gold rush era town of yesteryear, that has all been removed for your convenience. Now when you visit, you can feel like you just pulled up in front of a Forever 21 or GAP for Kids store. My friends and myself were so disheartened to see the sad changes to what was once a quaint town, needless to say, I will never return. read more