Dining
Sacramento has more restaurants highly rated by Zagat than anywhere else in Northern
California – including San Francisco. Sacramento is also America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital,
with fresh seasonal food available year-round at a variety of restaurants for all budgets.
Museums
Almost 30 museums in the city showcase everything from Gold Rush history and aviation to
the State Capitol museum, the Crocker Art Museum and the expansive California State
Railroad Museum.
Family Fun
Families can find an authentic California experience in Sacramento, whether it be for an
outdoor adventure or fun times together doing a variety of activities. Several pet-friendly
hotels are scattered throughout the city, meaning even the furry family members are
welcome.
Arts and Culture
Numerous professional arts groups call Sacramento home, and there are many art galleries
and artistic events – from the Crocker Art Museum to the popular Second Saturday Art
Walks in Midtown.
Sports
The National Basketball Association’s Sacramento Kings call the city home, as do minor
league baseball’s River Cats and the new Sacramento Republic FC soccer team. For those
who’d rather get out of a stadium seat and be sporty in Sacramento, there are more than 30
miles of paved bike trails, two rivers for rafting and many other opportunities for
recreation.
Wineries
More than 200 wineries dot the countryside around Sacramento. Five wine regions are
within an hour’s drive, and Sacramento is closer by car to Napa and Sonoma than San
Francisco. and family, you’ll find plenty of things to do on your visit to Sacramento.
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