Things To Do
Old Sacramento Waterfront
A unique historical park along the Sacramento River. Features dining, shopping, restaurants and bars along cobblestone streets and in Gold-Rush era buildings. Check out the Sacramento History Museum, take an Underground Tour, explore the Railroad Museum, or go for a ride on the Ferris wheel or carousel.
Sutter's Fort Historic Park
The first non-indigenous community in the Central Valley, instrumental in starting the Gold Rush, the destination of the surviving members of the Donner Party, and the beginning of the city of Sacramento. The fort and grounds are a museum showcasing Sacramento and California history.
Crocker Art Museum
The oldest art museum west of the Mississippi River and a leading art institution in California with a great collection.
California State Capitol
The Capitol is open to visitors in a limited capacity. Tours are still offered of the grounds and the Capitol Park.
Restaurants
Some of our favorite places to eat: Tropics Ale House – Hawaiian inspired wings, pizza, burgers, and more. The place where sparks first flew for Patrick and Abby Paragary’s – Seasonal cuisine in a stylish restaurant with a great patio Mas Taco – Unique variety of tacos South – Fried chicken and other Southern staples Coconut on T – Our favorite Thai food in Sacramento The Rind – “Cheese and wine, what more can you ask for” -Abby Ink – Tattoo-themed restaurant with pub grub and great brunch, one of Abby’s favorites Solomon’s – Restaurant honoring the founder of Tower Records Virgin Sturgeon – Riverfront dining Hook and Ladder – Featuring local Californian ingredients Pilothouse Restaurant – American fare on the Delta King riverboat The Porch – Southern food and popular brunch spot Cantina Alley – Mexican food and drinks at an outdoor patio Ramen 101 – Patrick’s favorite place for Ramen Bombay Grill – Bomb Indian food
Bars and Breweries
Great places to grab a drink: Device Brewing – Great local craft brewery Ruhstaller’s – Basement taproom, Patrick’s favorite bar Drakes’s: The Barn – Unique outdoor beer garden and pizza Kupro’s Craft House – Abby’s favorite bar in an old craftsman house Jungle Bird – Tiki bar with tropical drinks Der Biergarten – Outdoor patio for German beer and food The Bank – Converted bank building with taproom in bank vaults Shady Lady Saloon – 1920’s theme speakeasy Dive Bar – Featuring live mermaids above the bar Coin-Op – Pub featuring dozens of classic arcade games Alaro – Upscale brewery and tapas Golden Road – Large outdoor covered patio and good food Urban Roots – Brewery and BBQ smokehouse Sacrament Brewing – taproom and restaurant with a rooftop bar Bottle and Barlow – Cocktail lounge that’s also a barbershop, Abby and Patrick’s second date
Other Things to Do
Clarksburg Wine Tasting - Closer than Napa and less expensive. There are plenty of wineries to choose from in Clarksburg Sacramento Cathedral – One of the most historically significant buildings in Sacramento Punch Bowl Social – Bowling, pool, ping pong, and other games in downtown near the arena Tower Theater – foreign and indie films in an Art Deco theater William Land Park – Large city park with the Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town, and a 9-hole golf course Crest Theater – historic theater in downtown Sacramento, regularly shows classic movies, live bands, and comedians Sutter’s Landing Regional Park – Park with riverfront beach access
Beyond Sac
If you're in town for a few days, we recommend getting out and exploring the area around Sacramento. It's easy to take day trips to places like: San Francisco (1.75 hours away) Napa (1.25 hours) Lake Tahoe (2 hours) Yosemite National Park (2.75 hours) Pinnacles National Park (3 hours) Sequoia National Park (3.75 hours) King's Canyon National Park (3.5 hours) Lassen Volcanic National Park (3 hours)