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City in California, United States
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Rio Vista is in the California Delta in Solano County in the Sacramento Valley region of California.
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World famous for its collection of dead animals strung from the walls. And most Rio Vistans celebrate their 21st birthdays by locking lips with a particularly attractive moose head.
The Helen Madere Memorial Bridge, commonly called by its former name, the Rio Vista Bridge after its location, is a vertical-lift bridge which carries California State Route 12 across the Sacramento River at Rio Vista. The present bridge was completed in 1960 and is one of several moveable bridges spanning rivers in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta.
A museum dedicated to the history and role of dredging in the Sacramento River Delta, and the role of the Dutra Family in that process.
A surprisingly extensive local history museum, full of over a century of artifacts.
An enjoyable sandy beach good for small children, sunbathing, or picnicking. Swimming is banned due to the close proximity of the ship channel about 100 ft. offshore (ships in small rivers tend to suck in a lot of water when moving, which is very dangerous to swimmers).
Held during the second weekend of October
A restaurant with hearty American fare, surrounded by hundreds of big game hunting trophies.
A curiosity shop with a particular focus on taxidermy.
Although the Rio Vista City Council has brought great improvements to the bus lines running through Rio Vista, it is much easier to walk.
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