Things to do in Sacramento
Aerospace Museum of California
5934 Price Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652
916-643-3192
This is one of Sacramento's best-kept secrets. Featuring 28 USAF planes dating
back to WWII plus two Russian Migs, and state-of-the art Aviation Learning Center,
the museum is not to be missed.
California Military Museum
1119 Second Street, Old Sacramento, CA 95814
916-442-2883
The museum exhibits California's rich militia and military heritage from pre-statehood
to contemporary times. The museum holds more than 30,000 artifacts, documents
and memorabilia, a historical research center, gift shop and event space. Opened
in 1991, it is the official military museum and historical research center of
the State of California.
California State Capitol Museum
10th and L Streets, Sacramento, CA 95814
916-324-0333
California's State Capitol is both a beautiful historic building and the place
where California's governing bodies do their work. Come in and take a tour.
California State Indian Museum
2618 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
916-324-0971
This museum displays the rich and diverse heritage of California's indigenous
peoples.
Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station
Front Street and J Street, Old Sacramento, CA 95814
916-445-6645, 866-240-4655
Located in Old Sacramento, the 100,000 square-foot museum is the finest and
most visited of its kind. The Museum is a complex of historic facilities and
unique attractions including 21 restored locomotives and cars plus 1,000 fantastic
toy trains and all-new exhibits highlighting the human face of the railroad.
Throughout the year, experience lavishly restored trains, engaging exhibits,
and unique special events.
Fairytale Town
3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822
916-264-5233
Over two acres of enchantment and fun! A nonprofit family park with more than
twenty 3-D child-size play sets based on favorite fairytales and nursery rhymes.
A family of friendly animals and children’s gardens nestled in this safe
and colorful place.
Sacramento River Train
East Main and E Street, Woodland, CA 96766
(800) 866-1690
The Sacramento River Train offers scenic 28-mile trips from Woodland to West
Sacramento along the Sacramento River and over the longest wooden trestle in
the West. The Sacramento River Train is the sister railroad of Skunk Train and
the Sierra Railroad Dinner Train.
Sacramento Zoo
3930 West Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822
916-264-5885
Located in William Land Park. More than 400 exotic animals, including 32 endangered
or threatened species. Weekend animal talks, a magnificent collection of rare
and endangered animals set among majestic, hundred year-old oaks and unique
gardens - a wonderful place to spend an afternoon!
Six Flags Marine World
2001 Marine World Parkway, Vallejo, CA 94589
707-644-4000
From Shouka the killer whale to Medusa the tallest and loopiest roller coaster
in Northern California, Six Flags Marine World is home to more than 3,000 animals,
35 fun-filled roller coasters and 11 great shows. Marine World is America’s
first combination wildlife park, oceanarium and theme park is an interactive
dolphin and penguin encounter.
Six Flags Water World
1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, CA, 95815
916-924-3747
Six Flags Waterworld Sacramento offers a variety of thrilling and family slides.
Notable attractions include the Honolulu Halfpipe, a wave simulation ride, Cliffhanger,
six-story speed slides perfect for racing a friend, Cannonball Falls, two body
slides that end just a little too short—sending guests plunging six feet
into the pool below, and Hook's Lagoon, a large interactive play-and-spray area
for children.
Discovery Park
Garden Highway and Discovery Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 94203
916-875-6672
Just a few miles north of Old Sacramento, Discovery Park has a six-lane launching
area and small-craft launch along the American River, with picnic tables, barbecues,
restrooms and drinking fountains. It is also the starting point for a 32-mile
bicycle trail that ends in Folsom.WA.
Folsom Lake State Recreational Area
7806 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom, 95630
916-988-0205
Folsom Lake is an 18,000-acre state park offering camping, picnicking, boating,
fishing, hiking and swimming. A full-service marina and food service are available,
and you’ll find bicycle paths and horse rentals nearby.
- Cal Exp Center 1 Block
- Arden Fair Mall 1 Mile
- Convention Center 3 Miles
- Historic Old Town Sacramento 5 Miles
- State Capitol Buildings 5 Miles
- Raley Field 5 Miles
- Crocker Art Museum 5 Miles
- Cherry Island Sports Complex 5 Miles
- Arco Arena 8 Miles
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