3 miles from sacramento zoo, 6. there's an outdoor pool, and an observation deck overlooking the airport. suites add snacks/soft drinks, and studios with kitchens are also available. parking is complimentary. opposite sacramento executive airport, this low-key, low-rise motel is also 2. 3 miles from sutter's fort state historic park and 7. the air-conditioned rooms, accessed via an exterior corridor, have unfussy furnishings and decor, free wi-fi, cable tv, microwaves and minifridges; some also have coffeemakers. 1 miles from downtown. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Sacramento International Airport 22 min
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park (12 min) Imposing restored 1856 Victorian mansion that serves as a museum with period furnishings & decor. Crocker Art Museum (11 min) Established museum with exhibitions & permanent collections featuring diverse international works. Raging Waters Sacramento (17 min) Spacious seasonal park offers a variety of waterslides, plus a wave pool, lazy river & casual cafes. California State Railroad Museum (13 min) Colorful, 2-story museum documenting railroad history via old locomotives, exhibits & rides. Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (14 min) The oldest restored fort in the U.S. depicts pioneer life via costumed docents, programs & exhibits. McKinley Park (13 min) Relaxing preserve featuring a rose garden, seasonal pool, playgrounds, tennis courts & trails. Sacramento Zoo (8 min) Longtime, 15-acre animal park housing native & endangered species, plus a giraffe encounter exhibit. William Land Regional Park (9 min) Sizable park offering many amenities, including a zoo, amphitheater, golf course & ball fields. Fairytale Town (8 min) Enduring kid-friendly park featuring a storybook theme, animals for petting, gardens & a cafe. Old Sacramento Waterfront District (11 min) Founded in 1849, this 8-block area offers a visitor center, museums & a variety of history tours. Tower Bridge (11 min) Landmark bridge with 160-ft. towers & a vertical lift system, plus both vehicle & pedestrian lanes. California State Capitol Museum (12 min) Elegant, long-standing museum documenting the history of California via exhibits, artifacts & more. Sacramento History Museum (12 min) Exhibits of local heritage & art, the Gold Rush & a historic print shop, plus underground tours. California Museum (13 min) Museum & Hall of Fame with exhibits & programs dedicated to California's cultural & ethnic history. California Automobile Museum (9 min) Unusual museum featuring a wide range of antique cars plus exhibits, classes, a gift shop & more. |