Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Sacramento. Top attractions like Golden 1 Center and Cesar Chavez Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 8th & H/County Center Station or 7th & I/County Center Station to see more of the city.
Ride the old railway, admire the historic buildings and enjoy modern shopping and dining in this beautiful Gold Rush town.
While you're in Central Sacramento, take in top sights like Golden 1 Center or Memorial Auditorium, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.
When in North Natomas, you can plan a visit to Discovery Park and American River Bike Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include State Indian Museum and Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.
Reviewed on 2022/5/12
Reviewed on 2022/5/12
Reviewed on 2022/5/8
California’s capital city charms with its tree-lined Victorian streets, elegant civic buildings, and a friendly, easygoing atmosphere.
Politicians and lobbyists congregate in Sacramento to debate state legislation. Step outside the imposing California State Capitol building, however, and you’ll soon discover an elegant, almost European-style city that enjoys a gentler pace of life than many of its Californian neighbors. Stroll along riverside boardwalks in the Old Sacramento district, where horse-drawn carriages and fine Victorian architecture preserve the atmosphere of a booming city that was once at the center of the world’s biggest gold rush.At Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, retrace Sacramento’s pioneering history from its days as a small trading wharf on the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers. The region’s pre-European roots are also honored just across the road in the State Indian Museum where arts, tools and stories of California’s many indigenous tribes are displayed.Climb aboard the enormous transcontinental steam trains that opened up America at the California State Railroad Museum.Sacramento’s location in the fertile Central Valley makes it a food and wine lovers paradise, and an ideal base from which to explore California. A two-hour drive will have you hiking or skiing in the Sierra Nevada mountains by morning, or swimming off the San Francisco coast in the afternoon. Closer to home, the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and its lakeside Granite Bay Beach are two of the most popular outdoor destinations. Within the city you’ll find tranquil moments aplenty at Cesar Chavez Park, while the manicured grounds around the Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park are perfect for picnics. The city also offers year-round festivals, a thriving arts scene, stunning gardens, quality produce and craft beers all on tap. Sacramento has never really stopped booming, and one of the downsides of the city’s growth is the traffic. Take advantage of the efficient bus routes and light rail system to explore the diverse neighborhoods. The city’s flat layout and progressive attitude to cycling makes biking a breeze too.
Explore the campus of University of California, Davis, a top college in Davis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Up-close encounters with red pandas and giraffes, as well as a host of activities for children, have made the Sacramento Zoo a family favorite for over 85 years.
The seat of California’s government also houses an informative museum with an extensive collection of Californian art.