| on a commercial street a mile from the i-80, this simple budget motel is 5 miles from the aerospace museum of california and 13 miles from downtown sacramento. featuring brightly colored decor and exterior entrances, the straightforward rooms offer minifridges, microwaves, flat-screen tvs and complimentary wi-fi. suites add extra bedrooms. parking is free. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Sacramento International Airport 24 min
California Museum (20 min)
Museum & Hall of Fame with exhibits & programs dedicated to California's cultural & ethnic history. Aerospace Museum of California (14 min)
Exhibits of planes from various periods plus spacecraft, cockpit visits & high-tech simulators. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (21 min)
A decommissioned powerhouse is found in this park, which also offers camping, fishing & more. Effie Yeaw Nature Center (17 min)
This attraction offers educational exhibits & over a dozen indigenous animals, plus 3 nature trails. Roseville Golfland Sunsplash (10 min)
Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. California State Railroad Museum (18 min)
Colorful, 2-story museum documenting railroad history via old locomotives, exhibits & rides. Raging Waters Sacramento (16 min)
Spacious seasonal park offers a variety of waterslides, plus a wave pool, lazy river & casual cafes. McKinley Park (15 min)
Relaxing preserve featuring a rose garden, seasonal pool, playgrounds, tennis courts & trails. Sacramento History Museum (19 min)
Exhibits of local heritage & art, the Gold Rush & a historic print shop, plus underground tours. California State Capitol Museum (18 min)
Elegant, long-standing museum documenting the history of California via exhibits, artifacts & more. Lake Natoma (21 min)
Artificial lake popular for bathing & boat rentals, surrounded by wooded hiking & biking routes. Old Sacramento Waterfront District (19 min)
Founded in 1849, this 8-block area offers a visitor center, museums & a variety of history tours. Crocker Art Museum (20 min)
Established museum with exhibitions & permanent collections featuring diverse international works. Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (16 min)
The oldest restored fort in the U.S. depicts pioneer life via costumed docents, programs & exhibits. Folsom Lake (1 hr 13)
Reservoir on the American River with swimming beaches, boat launches, picnic areas & campgrounds. | 
