| the colorful, modern rooms include flat-screen tvs with expanded cable channels, plus wood floors and wifi (fee). free morning coffee and truck parking are offered. 7 miles from the discovery museum science and space center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids 17 and under stay free with an adult family member. this simple budget property is off interstate 80, a 6-minute walk from scandia family fun center and 2
Sacramento International Airport 21 min
California State Capitol Museum (15 min)
Elegant, long-standing museum documenting the history of California via exhibits, artifacts & more. Sacramento History Museum (16 min)
Exhibits of local heritage & art, the Gold Rush & a historic print shop, plus underground tours. Old Sacramento Waterfront District (16 min)
Founded in 1849, this 8-block area offers a visitor center, museums & a variety of history tours. California Museum (17 min)
Museum & Hall of Fame with exhibits & programs dedicated to California's cultural & ethnic history. California State Railroad Museum (15 min)
Colorful, 2-story museum documenting railroad history via old locomotives, exhibits & rides. Raging Waters Sacramento (13 min)
Spacious seasonal park offers a variety of waterslides, plus a wave pool, lazy river & casual cafes. Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (13 min)
The oldest restored fort in the U.S. depicts pioneer life via costumed docents, programs & exhibits. McKinley Park (12 min)
Relaxing preserve featuring a rose garden, seasonal pool, playgrounds, tennis courts & trails. SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (Formerly Powerhouse Science Center) (8 min)
Interactive, kid-friendly science center featuring exhibits, after school & summer programs. California Automobile Museum (18 min)
Unusual museum featuring a wide range of antique cars plus exhibits, classes, a gift shop & more. Fairytale Town (19 min)
Enduring kid-friendly park featuring a storybook theme, animals for petting, gardens & a cafe. Lake Natoma (24 min)
Artificial lake popular for bathing & boat rentals, surrounded by wooded hiking & biking routes. Crocker Art Museum (17 min)
Established museum with exhibitions & permanent collections featuring diverse international works. Aerospace Museum of California (11 min)
Exhibits of planes from various periods plus spacecraft, cockpit visits & high-tech simulators. Sacramento Zoo (17 min)
Longtime, 15-acre animal park housing native & endangered species, plus a giraffe encounter exhibit. | 
