- Our list of the best things to do in Davis, California, features the top 213 nearby activities — including 91 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Davis, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Sports & Fitness, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Davis, CA , followed by 186 popular activities in nearby cities, including Sacramento, Carmichael, Vacaville, Elk Grove, West Sacramento, Woodland, North Highlands, Fairfield, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Suisun City and Avalon
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Equipped with rental paintball markers and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
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At The Davis Arboretum, visitors can access over 100 acres of gardens, plant collections, and exhibits. The location also offers guided tours, family programs, and plant sales with products grown at the Central Valley gardens.
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Visitors can explore and tour the largest of the University of California campuses at the Davis Campus of the University of California. The campus houses the Bohart Museum of Etymology and can be explored on foot or by bike.
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Univeristy of California Davis, 1 Shields Drive, Davis, CA 95616
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Featuring over 100 acres of gardens, the UC Davis Arboretum is a popular location for those with a love for plants, gardening, or nature. Visitors commonly enjoy peaceful contemplation in the scenic gardens, educational exhibit viewing, or taking guided tours.
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1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616
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Named for the famous winemakers, the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts presents diverse artistic and musical programs year-round. The facility is affiliated with the University of California Davis.
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The Davis Greenbelt offers miles of biking and hiking paved and unpaved paths for visitors to use. The location contains trees from all around the world and the Julie Partansky Pond.
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Featuring over 5,000 square feet of climbing area, Rocknasium is a rock climbing gym offering a number of amenities and facilities to its guests. Climbing classes, birthday parties, and personal training are a few of the services available to enjoy.
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Northstar Park is an 8 acre park with a pond at one end. The park features trails for hiking, biking, and in-line skating, as well as soccer fields and a playground for kids.
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The Carolee Shields White Flower Garden is inspired by the medieval moon-viewing gardens of both Japan and India. The location contains a vine-covered gazebo and is a popular weddings and special events site.
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Specializing in musicals, Davis Musical Theatre Company offers performances of classics like the Wizard of Oz and Chicago. The company hosts a storybook theater the performs childhood classics like Charlie Brown.
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The Mondavi Center UC Davis is a center for the performing arts that has the mission of presenting a rich program of diverse artists in public performances. The center allows for questions and answer sessions between the audience and artists.