Folsom, CA

united states

Folsom lies 25 miles northeast of Sacramento via Highway 50, serving as a gateway to the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe. The historic Gold Rush town features rolling foothills, the American River, and Mediterranean climate perfect for year-round outdoor activities. The 1895 Folsom Powerhouse, the world's second-oldest operating hydroelectric facility, still generates power and offers tours of its pioneering long-distance transmission system.