VACATION AND TRAVEL
million visitors each year who explore its historic buildings and learn about its notorious inmates, including Al Capone. The ferry ride to the island also offers stunning views of the San Francisco skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge. I know people that have taken this ferry to this attraction and they said it was much better than they thought it would be.
Also, there is another side trip top attraction, which is Yosemite National Park, which is only 3 hours from Sacramento, where you can gaze at Half Dome, hike to Yosemite or Vernal Falls, spot wildlife on the valley floor, learn about the glaciers that created the valley and find out how people are working to preserve the natural beauty for generations to come.
Lastly, Sacramento has great weather as I have already mentioned, which allows you to be outdoors more, plus there are many events-happening there throughout the year to keep you busy and entertained, like anything from food events and music festivals to sporting events and cultural celebrations, plus there are more than 40 local farmers markets happening year-round, and much more.
Also, Sacramento has more than 2,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Sacramento Convention Center, along with another 2,000 within three miles, and a total of 16,000 in the region.
to take. It is called the River City Queen. there you can enjoy Sacramento River Views & Dinner. This 2-hour cruise covering the greater Sacramento waterfront with welcome aboard champagne or sparkling cider, and a 3 – course gourmet dinner personally served at your table. The menu is Chicken Breast in Lemon Rosemary Sauce, Seasonal Veggie Pasta, Mixed Green Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette, Fresh Baked Bread & Butter, and a Cookie Dessert. Next, let’s talk about nearby attractions that are top rated that is worth a day trip, such as Lake Tahoe to the east, which by car, will take an average of 2 hours, covering roughly 113 miles.
I have been there on two different vacations and always have stayed on the south part of the lake where all the happenings are, such as the 500 passenger MS Dixie II sternwheeler paddleboat dinner cruise boat, which is the best dinner cruise I have ever taken. In south Lake Tahoe is also some nice hotels with onsite entertainment, plus casinos. North and East of the Lake is the cities of Reno, which is a mini–Las Vegas, Carson City, which has the Mint Museum, and Virginia City, which is an 1800s western town with many saloons and other attractions.
Now, there is another nice side trip you can make while making Sacramental your hub to stay at. That would be San Francisco, which is only 86 miles or a 90-minute drive. there you can go visit the number one attraction in town, which is Alcatraz Island. Known for its former infamous prison, Alcatraz draws over one