Sacramento, CA Hotels

If you are taking the kids along, they may want a break from the history lesson while visiting Sacramento, CA. The little ones will love Funderland,which is a miniature amusement park geared towards kids under 10. Raging Watersis a great water park for all ages where you can cool off and enjoy a number of water slides and rides.

Sacramento, CA Top 10

Sacramento History

• California State Railroad Museum - The railroad helped make California what it is, and this museum tells the story of how it was built up through its heyday.
• California State Capitol and Museum - Visit the museum housed in the capitol and you might meet a local lawmaker.
• Sutter's Fort - Explore the fort and learn how Sacramento got started.
• California State Indian Museum - Learn about the various Native American tribes that were indigenous to California. Features the history, culture and the arts.
• California Museum of History, Women & the Arts - Travel through the history of California through the many exhibits.

Sacramento Art & Culture

• Crocker Art Museum - One of the first art museums in the United States and still a leader of the art world.
• B Street Theatre - Producing new plays is the mission of this professional theatre company.
• Sacramento Community Centre - This is the information centre for all arts and performances in the city.
• Gallery 2110 & The Sacramento Art Complex - Shop the gallery or see one of the many artists who have their studios here.
• La Raza Galeria Posada - This modern gallery showcases the work of local Latin American artists. Exhibits rotate monthly.

Sacramento Shopping

• Arden Fair - A centrally located mall that has two floors of shops and boutiques to cater to every need.
• Blue Diamond Almonds Retail Store - Buy your almonds directly from this major purveyor.
• 57th Street Antique Mall - Shop amongst 70 different merchants.
• Evangeline's - The place to get a costume, open seasonally from August to October.
• K Street Mall - This mall in Sacramento has an indoor parking garage and also features the Hard Rock Cafe, as well as many other shops and restaurants.

Gay & Lesbian Sacramento

• Open Book - Not just a bookstore, it also sponsors exhibits and events for the LGBT community.
• The Bolt - Sacramento gay bar that caters to mostly men and has live music.
• Badlands - Featuring a mixed gay and lesbian clientele, this is a two-story dance club.
• Mercantile Saloon - This bar prides itself on its strong drink. Dance to the music of the jukebox.
• The Greens Hotel - A gay-friendly and eco-friendly hotel in the city.

Sacramento, CA Events

Thousands of visitors go to Sacramento, CA, each April to celebrate Latino art and culture during the Festival de la Familia. It is a great time for the family to enjoy ethnic music and foods.

Vintners and grape growers from all over the country come together in Sacramento, CA, every January for the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium to exhibit their finest wines and grapes.

Art lovers should head to the galleries in mid-town Sacramento, CA, for the Second Saturdays Art Walk that is held once a month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

River rafting is a popular pastime in Sacramento, CA, and the best time of year to tackle the rapids is from the latter part ofMay through September.

Sacramento Kings NBA basketball season runs from October to April in Sacramento, CA, where fans get loud and rowdy at the Arco Stadium.

The people of Sacramento, CA, re-enact the Old West every Labor Day weekend during the Sacramento Gold Rush Days.Old Sacramento is the setting for the shows and story- telling sessions, and there is plenty of food and music for all.

Nearly a million people flock to Sacramento, CA, each summer for the California State Fair, which starts in mid-July and ends in August.

The Sacramento Pride Festival and Parade has been a June tradition for the LGBT community for more than 25 years, and crowds in excess of 10,000 people gather each year for this grand event.

Music lovers in Sacramento, CA, can enjoy free Concerts in the Park every Friday from May through August. They take place at Cesar Chavez Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Sacramento Jazz Festival & Jubilee kicks off in Sacramento, CA, on Memorial Day weekend each year. Musicians travel from all over the country to play at this major musical event.

When to Go

Sacramento, CA, has weather reminiscent of the Mediterranean with its wet winters and hot, arid summers. Travelling there in the high summer could be uncomfortable for those who cannot tolerate the heat.

The winters are typically mild in Sacramento, CA, with high temperatures in the 50s F (20°C) and lows in the 40s F (10°C), but there have been times when the temperatures dropped to freezing levels. The summers can bring temperatures of 100° F (about 38 °C) or higher, but the local ‘Delta breeze’ offers relief during these scorching days.

There is plenty of rain in Sacramento, CA, from fall until spring, and the winter brings the most precipitation. There is also a lot of thick fog during the winter months.

Getting There

If you are driving to Sacramento, CA, you will find the city where I-5 North/South intersects with I-80 East/West. Depending on your route, you may also come in from the west on US-50.

The Sacramento International Airport handles flights into Sacramento, CA, from all US cities and parts of Mexico and Hawaii. There are shuttle buses with cheap fares to take travellers into town, and taxis are available as well.

Amtrak and Greyhound both have stations in Sacramento, CA. Amtrak has two train lines for long-distance trips and Greyhound has several smaller bus stations as well as one major terminal in town.

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