Sacramento International Airport 26 min
Aerospace Museum of California (15 min) Exhibits of planes from various periods plus spacecraft, cockpit visits & high-tech simulators. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (23 min) A decommissioned powerhouse is found in this park, which also offers camping, fishing & more. Sacramento History Museum (22 min) Exhibits of local heritage & art, the Gold Rush & a historic print shop, plus underground tours. California State Railroad Museum (20 min) Colorful, 2-story museum documenting railroad history via old locomotives, exhibits & rides. Folsom Lake (1 hr 15) Reservoir on the American River with swimming beaches, boat launches, picnic areas & campgrounds. Raging Waters Sacramento (18 min) Spacious seasonal park offers a variety of waterslides, plus a wave pool, lazy river & casual cafes. Lake Natoma (22 min) Artificial lake popular for bathing & boat rentals, surrounded by wooded hiking & biking routes. Effie Yeaw Nature Center (16 min) This attraction offers educational exhibits & over a dozen indigenous animals, plus 3 nature trails. California State Capitol Museum (20 min) Elegant, long-standing museum documenting the history of California via exhibits, artifacts & more. Crocker Art Museum (22 min) Established museum with exhibitions & permanent collections featuring diverse international works. Old Sacramento Waterfront District (21 min) Founded in 1849, this 8-block area offers a visitor center, museums & a variety of history tours. Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (18 min) The oldest restored fort in the U.S. depicts pioneer life via costumed docents, programs & exhibits. McKinley Park (17 min) Relaxing preserve featuring a rose garden, seasonal pool, playgrounds, tennis courts & trails. Roseville Golfland Sunsplash (12 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. California Museum (22 min) Museum & Hall of Fame with exhibits & programs dedicated to California's cultural & ethnic history. |