Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sacramento, CA

  • The list below includes 270 free or cheap things to do in or near Sacramento, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Bowling and Bike Paths.
  • From American River Bicycle Trail to William Land Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sacramento and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Folsom, Davis, Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights.
  • The list below includes 270 free or cheap things to do in or near Sacramento, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Bowling and Bike Paths.
  • From American River Bicycle Trail to William Land Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sacramento and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Folsom, Davis, Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights.
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Tango on Broadway 2416 18th Street, Sacramento, CA MoreLess Info
Beginners learn the basics of Argentine tango in group lessons; private lessons for individuals or couples are tailored to students’ needs
38.7 Miles
71% 7 votes
Hiking Trails 750 Bridge St, Ste A, Yuba City, CA 95991 MoreLess Info
Middle Mountain Interpretive Hikes maintains public access to the Sutter Buttes private land trust. Visit the 'World's Smallest Mountain Range' with knowledgeable trail guides, take a driving tour on county roads, or visit the community memorial museum.
38.9 Miles
100% 8 votes
Haunted Tours Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 MoreLess Info
Ghost Tours of Placerville offer guided tours of the historic and supposedly haunted historic districts in this town, which traces its lineage back to the gold rush days of 1849. The weekend tours must be booked in advance by reservation.
38.9 Miles
- 5 votes
Camping Site Placerville, CA 95667 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by pine trees, Jenkinson Lake See Sly Park Recreation Area-Campground offers visitors a campsite with direct access to the lake. Visitors are welcome to fish for smallmouth bass at the lake.
39.1 Miles
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Art Gallery 752 Plumas Avenue, Yuba City, CA 95991 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the Sutter Performing Arts Association and located in the Sutter Theater, The Theater Gallery showcases original works of art by local and regional artists. The gallery hosts artists' receptions on the first Thursday of each month.
39.2 Miles
90% 115 votes
Historic Sites Log Cabin Ravine Drive off Bedford Ave., Placerville, CA 95667 MoreLess Info
Pretend to be a miner at Hangtown's Gold Bug Park. Here, you can travel through a recreated mine shaft and learn about mining history. Great for kids and adults, but not for the claustrophobic.
39.2 Miles
56% 9 votes
Bowling 876 W Onstott Road, Yuba City, CA 95991 MoreLess Info
Featuring 40 synthetic lanes, Nu Generation Lanes, Inc. offers open and league bowling with shoe rental. The center provides a snack bar, arcade games, a lounge with a full service bar, televisions, pool tables and live entertainment.
39.2 Miles
88% 32 votes
Parks 2635 Gold Bug Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 MoreLess Info
Helping visitors experience life in the Gold Rush era, Hangtown's Gold Bug Park & Mine offers a mining museum, stamp mill, and blacksmith shop to explore. Visitors can go on a self-guided tour of their authentic gold mine.
39.5 Miles
88% 887 votes
Factory Tours One Jelly Belly Lane, Vacaville, Fairfield, CA 94533 MoreLess Info
A 40 minute walking tour, the Jelly Belly Factory Tour allows visitors to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the famous candy factory. Tours are free, and include samples of the factory's product.
39.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
History Museums 1333 Butte House Rd, Yuba City, CA 95993 MoreLess Info
A department of Sutter County, the Community Memorial Museum is a good place to visit to learn about the areas rich history. The museum features exhibits and artifacts that reflect Sutter County's cultural heritage.
40.0 Miles
69% 91 votes
Factory Tours 3101 Busch Drive, Fairfield, CA MoreLess Info
Budweiser Brewery Tours is a tour company that offers tours, which include a visit to the 'Flights of Fairfield'. The tours include information about brewing beer and can accommodate up to 8 people.
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