Location: Sacramento
Top Things to do in Sacramento
Top 10 Free Things to do in Sacramento, California (CA)
California's capital city is often overlooked by tourists seeking out better known destinations in other corners of the state. Look again: Sacramento offers a range of exciting, educational and historic attractions sure to entertain all. Families will want to check out the cheetahs, jaguars and crocodiles at the Zoo while political buffs should head to the state Capitol, which features a park and museum on California history, or the Governor's Mansion. Anyone with an interest in trains will enjoy the Railroad Museum's massive collection of antique locomotives. Everyone will enjoy the restaurants and shops of historic Old Sacramento on the city's lovely waterfront.
Restaurants in Sacramento
1. Evangeline's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
2. McClatchy Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By crawdadnelson - Soquel, United States
In one of Sacramento's most pleasant neighborhoods, in an old house that kind of rambles out of the high ground leading to Poverty Ridge, where people used to gather during floods.
3. Scribner Bend Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
We are a small family-owned winery along the Sacramento Delta. We are a premier wedding and special event venue and have numerous winery events throughout the year. Our tasting room is open Fridays - Sundays from 11:00am - 4:30pm. We offer seasonal music Saturdays-Sundays from 12:00pm - 3:00pm and have food options through Paesanos on-site courtyard kitchen which is open seasonally Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00pm - 4:00pm.
4. William Land Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By jimkT3841HO - Sacramento, United States
William Land Park is a Sacramento gem. We have been sheltering-in March 13th. We had to get out and WLP was a wonderful refuge. The flowers were in bloom, people were walking and practicing social distancing, kids were running and playing. About half adults were wearing masks??? There are picnic tables across the way but there was signage "Do Not Use" Dam this pandemic! I just live this park.
5. Tahoe Park
6. American River Parkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
A picturesque 23-mile stretch of land along the American River that offers visitors wonderful scenic beauty.
Reviewed By 607petet - Sacramento, United States
If you live here, it is hard not to at least cross the American River as part of an everyday commute and/or errand. But if you're lucky enough to be on a bike, the American River Bike trail runs 32 miles across the County, offering some of the most scenic and relaxing commuting anyone could want. The many developed parks mean you're never far from public facilities. The Parkway is Sacamento's Central Park. and enjoyed everyday by hikers, joggers, walkers, runners, cyclists, birders, rafters, kayakers, fishers, and everyone else, including wildlife too numerous to mention.
7. McKinley Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By F1432VAnikkim - Sacramento, United States
McKinley Park, is set in a premiere neighborhood in the heart of Sacramento! Best choice for a local picnic or event involving a fairly large crowd-approximately 1000+ or perfect for a romantic couples lunch date by the pond with the ducks and geese. Many engaged couples locate their wedding ceremony at the rose garden. And for the sports minded-tennis, basketball and soccer all blend together during the week. And another well known fact: Best local place for a short jog with your dog or while pushing your infant secured in their specialized jogging carriage! And last but not least the Clunie library and even room. Book your local event here-they will be well attended!
8. Loch Leven Lakes Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
A popular and challenging trail through 10 miles of scenic area.
Reviewed By bodieandkitty - Lincoln, United States
Loch Leven is a moderate hike. Several ways can be taken to get here. Parking at Rainbow exit off Donner Summit I-80, has limited parking at the start of the trail. More parking is at the ranger station west where you can also get a fire permit. Call ahead. Toilets are located here. Dogs on a leash as the freeway and highway are both here. Harnesses work better as your dogs are climbing like you will be and the terrain offers everything, including snow at times of the year and creeks to cross and follow. Meadows to walk around. Pay attention to wild life as this is there home not yours. Bring 2 bottles of water in your backpack, food, tissue, chapstick and compass. Overnighters backing in keep food high off the ground. The trail head is kinda misleading and so pay attention to rock ID's that others have made. When you arrive at the lakes you will find several not far apart. Walk around the camp sights and stay to the trails. Winding right will take you to several. Having a picnic on the rocks and watching the ducks play is always good. Don't feed anything. Packout everything and others if you see something laying on the ground. The views are beautiful. This is not a hike I would do in a storm as hikers found out 2017 same hike we did the week before or so. 6 of us. They were standing on the rocks in the open when lighting hit them all. Tree hiding is worse. Just don't be there. Coming back out go slower as the gravel and rocks under your feet move and slipping can happen. Many hikers make this a day and overnight hike so be courteous if you see them and let them pass. If you bring a dog move them off the trail some to give each room. Remember the trail you took coming in and where are the markers you found. Your turn off would be right and north towards the freeway. The train tracks you cross over are also a hint. Coming in to Loch Leven off the old dirt road is long and dirty. 4-wheel. The lake you pass is inviting. Parking here is more than limited and remote. Cellphone service is limited.
9. Stevens Trail
10. Old City Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By crawdadnelson - Soquel, United States
A great place to include in a walk through downtown or to walk. Long narrow lanes between monuments dating to the early days of Sacramento. You start out not looking at the names and dates but you can't help noticing and then you start dreaming of the stories buried all around and how they blend together in unseen ways that leave marks on us now. A good place to read poems aloud.
