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Active Things to Do in Sacramento

    • Pacific Crest Trail - Southern CA - Sacramento

      • 1. Pacific Crest Trail - Southern CA

      • The Pacific Crest Trail ranges in elevation from 1,100 feet to 9,000 feet and covers both deserts and mountains. The most important considerations are water and hot temperatures.
      • Nile Expert Tip: The trail is about 10 miles long with beautiful stopping points along the way for beginner or moderate...
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    • American River Bike Trail - Sacramento
    • American River Bike Trail - Sacramento
    • Whitewater Voyages - Sacramento
    • Pacific Crest Trail - Northern CA - Sacramento

      • 5. Pacific Crest Trail - Northern CA

      • The Northern California section of the PCT is punctuated by a change in mountain ranges. Here, hikers and riders transition from the glaciated Sierra Nevada to the volcanic Cascades.
        • Hiking
    • Pacific Crest Trail - Southern CA - Sacramento

      • 6. Pacific Crest Trail - Southern CA

      • The Pacific Crest Trail ranges in elevation from 1,100 feet to 9,000 feet and covers both deserts and mountains. The most important considerations are water and hot temperatures.
    • Pacific Crest Trail - Central CA - Sacramento
    • Warrior Dash - Sacramento

      • 8. Warrior Dash

      • Compete for honor, glory, fuzzy helmets, and beer
        • Events
    • Capitol Park - Sacramento

      • 9. Capitol Park

      • Lovely patch of green in the middle of the city
        • Picnics, Parks & Gardens
    • Dragon House - Sacramento

      • 10. Dragon House

      • See the house that ren-fair folks built
        • Architecture
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  • Sacramento is an hour from anywhere you'd want to be: an hour from wine country, an hour from the beach, an hour from Yosemite and the Sierra mountains.

    One of the most famous and also most fun things to do in this area is to go wine tasting. Napa and Sonoma lie to the west, or take the wine roads less traveled and visit some of the smaller and lesser-known areas. To the east is the Sierra foothills and Amador county, or head south just a few miles to visit Lodi or Clarksburg, up-and-coming wine regions. The area is known for its Zinfandels, so hopefully you're in the mood for red!

    The beach is a short drive away, and there are endless choices for swimming and sunbathing in summer, and whale- and seal-watching in winter. Or stick closer to Sacramento itself, and visit one of the many lakes within a short drive - and even Tahoe isn't that far. That means houseboats and relaxation in summer, and skiing and snowboarding fun in winter.

    Of course, that's not to knock Sacramento itself: there's plenty to do around here as well. With the Sacramento and American rivers running through, there are fishing, birdwatching, and boating opportunities all around. Plenty of casinos await those desiring a little gambling on their vacation. And this is the capital of California, and there are the capital buildings and park to tour and enjoy. Take a peek at the governor's office, or visit the capital library. Lots of history can be explored in the form of museums and landmarks, too, which commemorate the city's gold rush and railroad histories.

    Sacramento has its own professional and minor league sports teams, including the Kings (basketball) and the Rivercats (baseball), and stadiums to match. Go to a game when another California team (like the Lakers or Warriors) is in town to see some good old-fashioned hometown rivalries going on. There are also plenty of evening options, with the Arco arena in Sacramento, the Mondavi center in nearby Davis, and lots of smaller music venues all around the city.

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