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Unique and Fun Things to Do in Sacramento to Make Your Visit Special
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items Besides being the state capital, Sacramento is a hub for fun things to do, food and adventures. I've been in the area for over 20 years and here are some recommendations I hope you like if you come for a visit.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Museums
Kids Activities
Adult Fun
Outdoor Activities
Places you can go outdoors to get a real feel of the city
Take a historic cruise along the Sacramento River. The scenary is beautiful and you'll pass by some historic spots. The cruise is nararated, so you'll learn a little about the history of the area. There's a bar onboard to get a drink. The cruise is v...
Historic River Cruises in Sacramento
Old Sacramento is a historic district that takes you back in time to the early days of the city. There are museums, galleries, candy shops, (my kids' favorite) horse drawn buggy rides and lots of places to get a bite to eat.
Old Sacramento Waterfront
If you like the outdoors and a cold brew, then you should have a lot of fun on the Sac Brew Bike. You get to pedal around town while making two 30 minute stops at local bars where you can get a drink and snacks. However, if you're on a budget, you ca...
Sac Brew Bike
I know you may find it odd to have a cemetery on this list, but the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery is rich with the history of the city's early residents including historic markers you can read. It's also very beautiful to walk around the gardens ...
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
Check out some of the most haunted locations in Sacramento with a ghost tour. You'll learn about some of Sacramento's sordid past beginning back in the Gold Rush Days while checking out some of its most haunted locations. This is a one hour walking t...
Welcome To Sacramento's #1 Rated Ghost Tour!
A one time trading post for settlers and travelers during the Gold Rush days, Sutter's Fort is a prominent historic location in Sacramento where you can explore the different historic buildings. Feel free to bring a blanket and a picnic lunch.
Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
Restaurants
I love finding unique places to eat and you'll find plenty in Sacramento. Check these out!
Escape to an island paradise at the Jungle Bird. This place has some fantastic tropical drinks as well as some mocktails for the kids. The cuisine is island fare and the atmosphere is very festive and relaxing.
The Jungle Bird
You really feel like you've stepped into another country at Casablaca Moroccan Restaurant. The decor is really beautiful. There's a fixed menu which gives you a variety of different Moroccan dishes to try. The hghlight for me is the belly dancing and...
Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant
If you're looking for something a bit upscale, you can dine on an authentic paddlewheel riverboat on the Sacramento River. The Pilothouse serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as weekend brunch and weekday happy hour. The views from the restaur...
The Pilothouse Restaurant at the Delta King
If you've never tried Brazilian food, (or if you have and enjoyed it), then get ready to have a food coma at Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse. There's an all you can eat salad bar to get you started, but the real treat are the endless skewers of different...
Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse Sacramento
Museums
Sacramento is home to some wonderful museums that are great for the whole family.
There are over 20 restored locomotives to see as well as interactive displays and train artwork at the California Railroad Museum, located in Old Sacramento. This is fun for anyone who likes trains and kids will really love it.
California State Railroad Museum
Cars, cars and more cars for your delight at the California Automobile Museum. There are cars on display from throughout the decades. My favorite part of the museum are the cars that have been previously used in movies
California Automobile Museum
Crocker Art Museum has an extensive collection of all forms of art from paintings, photography, and ceramics to Native American art as well as art from all over the world. Adults will appreciate the sophisticated art while kids will have fun with the...
Crocker Art Museum
It's a true aviation showcase at the California Aerospace Museum. There's an extensive collection of airplanes, (some of which you can go inside), along with engines, rockets and more. The exhibits are both indoors and outside.
Aerospace Museum of California
Kids Activities
There are some cool places to explore in Sacramento especially for kids
Fairytale Town is a magical place for young children to explore their favorite fairytales. There are lots of play structures to climb on, all themed with kids' favorite nursery rhymes, as well as interactive gardens and small animals to pet.
Fairytale Town
Funderland is an amusement park geared especially for young kids. There are 10 rides to entertain kids and their parents and an admission ticket is good for all day to ride the rides as many times as you like.
Funderland Amusement Park
Adult Fun
If you're looking for some adult fun, Sacramento has some entertaining venues for your pleasure.
For some real campy fun, take in the show at Illusions The Drag Queen Show. There's lots of comedy, singing and celebrity impersonations to keep you highly entertained. Believe me, you'll laugh alot.
Illusions the Drag Queen Show Sacramento