What to do In Sacramento, CA

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Places To Go In Sacramento

Welcome, traveler, to Sacramento. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?

Things to Do in Sacramento

You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Sacramento. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.

Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Sacramento? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.

Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.

When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Sacramento attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.

Popular places to visit in Sacramento

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University of California, Davis

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.

University of California, Davis
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Sacramento Zoo

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.

Sacramento Zoo
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California State Capitol

The seat of California’s government also houses an informative museum with an extensive collection of Californian art.

California State Capitol
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California State Railroad Museum

Discover how trains helped make America what it is today in the largest railroad museum in the country.

California State Railroad Museum
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Cesar Chavez Park

Attend a concert, browse the local produce in the farmers market, or simply rest a while beneath the shade of a tree in Sacramento’s favorite city park.

Cesar Chavez Park
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Sacramento Capitol Park

As one of the country’s most striking state capitol grounds, this inner-city haven is home to the Capitol Museum, special plants and trees and significant memorials.

Sacramento Capitol Park