Sacramento Area Attractions
Exploring Sacramento
For couples, families, groups and more, guests will find many exciting things to do in Sacramento. Enjoy historic sites, theme park excitement and the ever-popular Sacramento, CA wine tours. Browse the list of suggestions below.
Attraction Highlights
Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station
This charming 1876 depot features vintage locomotives and railroad cars.Esquire IMAX Theatre
Surround sound and state-of-the-art visual technology make the movies come alive!Fairytale Town
Children's fairytale theme park with live animals, learning gardens and special activities.Jedediah Smith Memorial Bicycle Trail
23 miles of scenic trails for biking, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife enthusiasts.Old Sacramento
See Gold Rush-era Sacramento, with museums, entertainment, a historic park, dining and shopping.Sacramento Convention Center
In the heart of downtown, the center offers 134,000 square feet of exhibit space, 31 meeting rooms, an outdoor garden terrace and an elegant 24,000-square-foot ballroom.Sacramento Southern Railroad Excursions
This vintage steam-engine passenger train takes a 40-minute ride along the Sacramento River.Sacramento Zoo
Home to more than 400 animals, the zoo features two lakes, various gardens and countless activities.Six Flags Waterworld Sacramento
Water park featuring rides, slides, a lazy river and giant wave pool.
Sacramento, California Golf Courses
Bartley W. Cavanaugh Golf Course
8301 Freeport Blvd.
916-665-2020Cherry Island Golf Course
2360 Elverta Road
916-991-7293Haggin Oaks Golf Course
3645 Fulton Ave.
916-481-GOLFThe Ridge Golf Club & Events Center
2020 Golf Course Road
530-888-PUTTWildhawk Golf Course
7713 Vineyard Road
916-688-4653William Land Nine-Hole Golf Course
1701 Sutterville Road
916-277-1207
Other Sports & Recreation
Sacramento Kings NBA Basketball
One Sports Parkway
916-928-0000Sacramento Monarchs WNBA Basketball
One Sports Parkway
916-928-0000Scandia Family Fun Center
5070 Hillsdale Blvd.
916-331-0115
The Arts
B Street Theatre
Professional theater company that has produced more than 40 new American plays.Camellia Symphony Orchestra
Featuring wonderful pieces from classical, jazz and modern composers.Sacramento Theatre Company
Sacramento's premier professional theater, offering classic and modern works.Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society
Dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional jazz music.
Parks
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Offers 77 acres of interactive exhibits, live animals, walking trails and weekend programs.Folsom Lake State Recreational Area
This 18,000-acre lake and park area offers hiking, biking, picnicking, water sports and much more.Governor's Mansion State Historic Park
Built as a private home in 1877, the mansion is now a lovely and popular historic site.McKinley Park
This recently refurbished park offers sports fields, picnic areas, playgrounds and trails.Sacramento State Aquatic Center
An aquatic facility with programs for all ages, including canoeing, kayaking or water-skiing.Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
Sacramento's earliest settlement features copper and blacksmith shops, a bakery, jail and more.
Calendar of Events
For information about festivals, sports, concerts and other Sacramento events, please visit the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau. Find shopping, dining and entertainment in Downtown Sacramento at the Downtown Sacramento Partnership.
Find more information about everything in Sacramento, California, from golf courses to the Convention Center, please visit the Convention & Visitors Bureau. You may also book Sacramento, CA wine tours online.
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