THINGS TO DO

Sacramento was recently ranked the #6 foodie city in the U.S., and took the #1 spot for Affordability & Accessibility of Highly Rated Restaurants. With 2 Michelin star recipients and 4 bib gourmand honorees, and many lists compiled by the local paper, travel sites, and publications, you are sure to find something to suit your [...]

Sacramento is the primary gateway into Gold Country, bumping up against the west side of the Sierra Nevada Range. Pan for gold like a 49er at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, bike through meadow-and-oak countryside, and explore historic towns along Highway 49 with Old West architecture.

There's never been a better time to be a beer lover in Sacramento with more than 50 local breweries operating in and around the city, many of them sourcing their ingredients locally.  Sacramento is also surrounded by wine country, including many world-renowned appellations. The Old Sugar Mill lies 15 minutes from downtown and features 14 [...]

The River Fox Train offers many adventures including the refresher trains: themed adventures aboard the train that immerse you in all the fun, and the railbikes: custom-made two-passenger “bikes” that you can cruise up and down the rails in Sacramento.

Sacramento is one of the largest farmers market scenes in the nation. Visiting one of Sacramento’s farmers markets is the perfect way to experience our region’s bounty of crops.

Sacramento sits at the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers. Multiple whitewater rafting companies provide fun for all skill levels of rafters. The American River has three forks of varying difficulty making for an exhilarating day. For the less thrill seeking, a popular local pastime is to float the American River. Raft rentals and shuttle services are [...]

More than 32 miles of paved bike trail along the scenic American River Parkway in Sacramento highlight the city’s cycling amenities. Hop on the trail at many different points and ride along the river, or rent a bike in Old Sacramento and take it for an urban spin – there are multiple bike lanes [...]

Old Sacramento Waterfront is a unique 28-acre National Historic Landmark District and State Historic Park that lives in homage to California's beginning with the Gold Rush of 1849. The district is alive with shopping, dining, entertainment, historical attractions, and world-renowned museums.

The Crocker Art Museum features the world’s foremost display of California art and is renowned for its holdings of European master drawings and international ceramics.

A Smithsonian Affiliate located in Old Sacramento State Historic Park, the museum complex offers a first-hand glimpse of rail history and offers the area's only historic and authentic excursion train rides.