Natural Beauty History
Cultural Attractions Cutting Edge Cuisine and Wineries
Sacramento sits at
the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers, and is an ideal
destination for a Northern California itinerary and getaways to visit the Wine Country,
Gold Country, the Redwoods, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Reno, Yosemite, Lassen
Volcanic National Park and the Central Valley.
History Sacramento has a colorful history
filled with humor, steam trains, ghosts, heroes and villains, the California
Gold Rush and other tales of the Wild West.
Arts and Culture Sacramento
has a vibrant arts and culture scene with Broadway series musicals shown
downtown, murals painted all over the city and fine arts from ancient times to
today showcased in museums and Midtown’s galleries, artists’ studios and
performing arts groups.
The Performing Arts Sacramento
has several top-caliber performing arts groups, including the Sacramento Ballet
and the Sacramento Opera. Visitors can see shows in a variety of venues,
including the historic Memorial Auditorium in downtown Sacramento and the
Community Center Theater, parts of the Sacramento Convention Center complex.
The Museums in
Sacramento cover everything from art and history to aviation and design.
Explore the California Impressionists at the Crocker Art Museum, historic
architecture at the Governors' Mansion and the California Museum for exhibits
on all aspect of California life.
The Best Railroad Museum in North America
Outdoors with more
than 250 days of sunshine a year and just a short drive from the Sierra Nevada
this city offers whitewater rafting, hiking, bicycling, skydiving and other
extreme sports.
Bicycling on a 32
miles bike trail along the scenic American River Parkway.
River rafting
down the American River from historic Folsom to Sacramento. Launch a boat on
the Sacramento River and explore the waterway, passing under Tower and I Street
Bridges.
Parks Capitol
Park is full of statues and monuments as well as the trees native to
California. McKinley Park in East Sacramento has a beautiful rose garden,
Southside Park features a unique playground, a pond that reflects fall colors
and the city skyline. Also, 28-acre Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
Festivals include
the Save Mart Grape Escape, Gold Rush Days and the Farm-to-Fork Celebration.
Walk around
Old Sacramento, visit fully restored Gold Rush-era buildings then head through
the bustling downtown and Midtown’s vibrant restaurant scene and nightlife venues.
Food Wine and Brew Sacramentans love to eat outside and
many restaurants have outdoor seating, cafes settings, secluded courtyards or
even an entire wall opening to the elements.
Farms from the Sacramento region supply the
world’s best restaurants with fresh ingredients every day and has recently been
proclaimed the Farm-to-Fork Capital of America recognizing the area’s local
farmland, food production, export practices and a vibrant culinary scene shaped
by the growing number of top rated chefs and restaurants in the region.
Wineries the city
is surrounded on all sides by a diverse selection of wine regions that have
achieved an international reputation and the local winemakers enjoy greeting
visitors personally!
Breweries get an
inside look at a brew house, grounds, sustainability practices and packaging
facilities. Learn about the history of Sierra Nevada and its role as a pioneer
of the craft brewing movement.