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Whatever lifestyle you might desire, the Sacramento Valley has the ideal environment. Rustic small towns contrast with the cosmopolitan atmosphere of bustling urban and suburban settings. Even the Sacramento streets reflect an unusual degree of mixed architecture, and cozy bungalows shaded by large old trees often share the neighborhood with stately mansions. In the River City as Sacramento is often called, this visually engaging harmony of elements creates an undeniable charm and a unique cityscape.
Residents and visitors alike agree that the Sacramento Valley is a place of incredible natural and crafted beauty, from the snow-capped mountains to the impressive rotunda of the California State Capitol building and park. Miles of sparkling waterways meander through wildlife preserves, pine-scented forests, and fertile valleys. The timeless scene of picturesque riverboats against a crimson sunset creates the ideal backdrop for tree-shaded streets lined with magnificent Victorians or elegant old hotels. Masterpieces of custom construction are often set on oak-studded home sites that command spectacular views of lush fairways or shimmering lakes. Wherever you decide to settle in the Sacramento Valley, you’ll discover a quality of life that grows richer and more endearing with each passing year.
The rich, colorful history of this flourishing metropolis has its roots in 300 A.D. when the gentle, agricultural Hohokam Indians first settled the region. True to the mythical heritage of its name, modern Phoenix “rose from the ashes” of the Hohokam ruins and their ancient canal system. This pattern of emerging renewed and transformed has continued throughout the city’s rich history, beginning with the first significant surge of population at the end of World War II. With the advent of refrigerated air-conditioning, Phoenix grew in appeal as a retirement or winter vacation haven. Summer comfort could now blend with swaying palm trees, endless sunshine, crystalline lakes, and Sonoran desert beauty to attract increasing numbers of year-round residents.
