American Express Vacations Says Northern California Is Quite A Treat

With some much attention being given to Northernentertainment. The most famous sight is the Golden
Californian, there are new American Express TravelGate Bridge. Drive on it to read Golden Gate Park,
deals that are now available for travelers interested inwhere the best photographers go to find the best
seeing the many wonders of Northern California.shots of the Gate.
Northern California is quickly becoming one of the mostIn San Francisco itself, explore Fisherman's Warf. Pier
popular destinations for travelers interested in seeing39 offers breathtaking views of San Francisco, the
more of the United States. Northern California isBay, and Golden Gate Bridges, along with more than
perfect for any type of travel enthusiast and has110 unique shops and 13 restaurants. Pier 39 is home to
something to offer travelers of all ages. But Northernthe Riptide Arcade, the Aquarium of the Bay, and the
California is especially popular with travelers who arefamous sea lions that populate the beaches. Take a
interested in the colorful and diverse history of thecruise to the infamous Alcatraz Prison, where Al
state.Capon himself once stayed. Take tours of China
Hearst's CastleTown, Nob Hill and Haight-Ashbury. And don't miss the
According to American Express Travel, the mosthigh-class cuisine, the moving nightclubs and city ghost
popular tourist attraction in Northern California istours for evening entertainment. With so much to see
located halfway between San Francisco and Losand do, you'll never be bored.
Angeles. Hearst's Castle is a resplendent estate left toSacramento
the state of California as a California state park.Sacramento is the capitol of California, and offers a
Publisher William Randolph Hearst's 165-room estatenumber of entertaining attractions. A Sacramento trip
was designed by noted Bay Area architect Juliais not complete without taking a tour of the capital
Morgan. The Castle was built between 1919 and 1947building. This 19th-century granite building is modeled
and was a popular destination for some of the mostafter the U.S. Capitol. The capital is also home to the
famous stars of classic Hollywood.California Legislature and houses a public museum.
"It was so moving, so breathtaking, so amazing. IMake a stop to nearby old town Sacramento. This
almost couldn't believe that what I was seeing was forhistoric area consists of restored buildings, museums
real. I was nearly moved to tears by the sheerabout the gold rush of 1849 and novelty shops,
majesty," says Georgia Johnson, Director of Sales andincluding hand made candy, brings life to the
Marketing for AMT Wedding Division. The Castle canSacramento waterfront. There are even play actors
only be viewed by taking one of four distinct guidedwho will engross you in the rich history of the state.
tours offered daily. Evening tours are offered duringThis is a must see for all history enthusiasts. Just thirty
the spring, fall and select holidays. The Castle isminutes away is a recreation of Sutter's mill, the first
created out of ancient art and architecture that wasplace gold was discovered in California. You too can
imported from all over the world. Hearst's Castle is onemine for gold, and there are several serious gold
mansion of history you don't want to miss.prospectors who populate this area still.
San FranciscoWith so much to see and experience, the history of
Just north of Los Angles and Hollywood is SanNorthern California is rich and unique. American
Francisco. The Bay area has a colorful past, andExpress Travel tells us it's worth your time to get
offers its tourist a wide variety of sights andaway and experience this part of California.