- Our list of the best things to do in Sacramento, California, features the top 339 nearby activities — including 142 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sacramento, 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 47 things to do within the city of Sacramento, CA , followed by 294 popular activities in nearby cities, including Folsom, Davis, Carmichael, Elk Grove, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, West Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Woodland, Rancho Cordova, El Dorado Hills, Lincoln, Orangevale, North Highlands, Avalon and Orange
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Class begins with a demonstration from a head chef, followed by making dishes that are later consumed in an Italian cafe-looking dining room
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Sacramento's historic Sutter's Fort is a living history museum that transports visitors back to the days of the California Gold Rush. The Fort features several working canons that are occasionally fired during special events.
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2nd St btwn 1st & Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
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Experience the Sacramento of yesteryear with a visit to Old Sacramento. Costumed guides are available for groups of all sizes. Vintage train enthusiasts find Old Sacramento especially enjoyable due to its impressive locomotive car collection.
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Located right in the middle of the city, the Old City Cemetery is a great place to learn about the history of Sacramento. It is a well-maintained establishment with many old graves and mausoleums. There are free guided tours every Saturday morning.
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American River Parkway is a 23-mile stretch of picturesque parkland where visitors can familiarize themselves with the local landscape. A demonstration garden provides an interactive chance to learn about the plants of the parkway.
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The Governor's Mansion in Sacramento is a beautiful Victorian building. Tourists can see historic furniture and a well-kept garden.
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Started as an antique store many years ago, Evangeline's turned into a modern gift shop. Taking up a 3 story building, they offer a wide variety of gifts and Halloween costumes.
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From its opening in 1940, California State Indian Museum has been dedicated to three major themes of Indian life: nature, spirit, and family. Visitors can enjoy the hand-crafted baskets, intricate beadwork and other artifacts, centuries-old tools, and other exhibits and multimedia displays.
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For your child's next birthday or just a day out with the little ones, check out Funderland. Featuring nine child-sized rides including roller coasters, crazy cups, and a log run, your kids will want to keep coming back for more.
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101 I Street, Old Sacramento, Sacramento, CA 95814
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Old Sacramento Underground Tour is a great way to know about local history. With experienced guides dressed in period costumes, the visitors are lead underground where they can explore many excavated foundations and enclosed pathways. The tour lasts about an hour and is a little pricey.
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The prominent Sacramento Zoo is one of California's largest and most diverse zoos. It features domestic and exotic animals, including many extremely rare, endangered species on the brink of extinction. The Sacramento Zoo welcomes large an small groups and is open throughout the year.