Location: Davis
Top Things to do in Davis
What to do and see in Davis, California (CA): The Best Free Things to do
Davis, formerly known as Davisville, is a city in the U.S. state of California and the most populous city in Yolo County. It had a population of 65,622 in 2010, not including the on-campus population of the University of California, Davis, which was over 9,400 (not including students' families) in 2016. The city is a suburb of California's capital, Sacramento.
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1. Davis Greenbelt
2. Central Park
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
3. UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden
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4.5 based on 401 reviews
The UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden spans the campus’s 5300-plus acres and includes the historic Arboretum – a 100-plus acre campus and regional amenity comprised of demonstration gardens and scientific collections as well as the Putah Creek Riparian Reserve – a rare stream and grassland ecosystem managed for teaching, research, wildlife and habitat protection.
Reviewed By pwillard
I love public gardens all the time, but I appreciate them even more during Covid. The UC Davis Arboretum is a special place. The view of the creek as you walk the paths, the serenity of the gardens, and the wonderful exercise you get there keeps me coming back when I am in Davis. I'd go every time if I could, but my daughter won't let me. I feel very fortunate she was willing to go during my most recent trip to Davis.
4. The Artery
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By BobbyXNewmark
I bought 3 great Japanese Block Art style T-shirts there that I love! There's quite a variety of items there, not just paintings and sculptures.
5. Davis Campus of the University of California
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4.5 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By SavvyTraveler9684 - Davis, United States
The campus is large in size but completely flat so walking is easy. There is a mix of old and new, modern and traditional architecture, public art displayed throughout, and lots of friendly students who will say "hi" as you walk by. The attractiveness of the campus accompanies the first-rate academic and artistic programs offered, and the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts is as first-rate a concert hall that you would find anywhere in the world. A terrific place to spend the day, and an enriching university for those seeking post-secondary education opportunities.
6. Farmers Market
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4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By stephenmikesell - Davis, United States
Always full of great produce and even some meat and concessions that sell hot dogs, tacos, and other goodies,
7. Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By JDZatSF - San Francisco, United States
Situated on the UC Davis campus, just off Highway 80, the Minetti Shrem museum is a stylish oasis. And it's always free to enter, which I appreciate. I enjoyed the approach and easy parking, the big gong is fun and resonant, the entry way is dramatic, and the museum is welcoming, stylish, and feels good. The museum itself, as well as its artistic contents, provokes thought, just as any good art should. The museum is well worth stopping into and then wander around the campus for a while...
8. John Natsoulas Center for the Arts
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
The largest art gallery in Davis consists of over four floors of art including a sculpture roof garden. It is dedicated to promoting art history, arts education, and the exhibition of regional talent and California artwork. It provides a place for cultural meetings, conferences, public activities, and a variety of visual, literary and musical events.
