Sacramento Vacations, Sacramento Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Sacramento Vacation Guide

You used to ask someone from Sacramento what there is to do in town and the answer always comes back, “Go to San Francisco. Go to Tahoe. Go to Napa.” So why go at all?

Some say don’t go looking for an inspiring city with a thriving nightlife and fine restaurants because you won’t find it. Or that the Capitol City scene is more dive bar than cocktail lounge, but others beg to differ. Dive bars, small clubs, and coffee shops, are where the fun happens. They are where you will see and hear some excellent local bands, some of which have become nationally known (Cake, Deftones, Tesla, Jacki Greene), and other groups and singers aspire to be. Dozens of art galleries can be found, and many area studios open their doors to host the excellent 2nd Saturday Art Walk. The oldest art gallery west of the Mississippi can be found at the Crocker Art Gallery, and there are many terrific museums near the Capital building.

Foodies and those in need of "high class" would be surprised at what has been happening in Sacramento the past 5 years. Pick up the local Sacramento Magazine for some insights into this.

A 30 mile scenic bike path runs parallel to the American River and offers a different perspective of the area. And Sacramento is home to several appealing urban parks including Capitol Park, McKinley Park, Curtis Park, and Land Park, which also hosts the local zoo, and a 9 hole golf course. When you do need to get away, 1.5 hours East or West is all the time you need.