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California State Railroad Museum
California State Railroad Museum
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Ranked #1 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 211 reviews
North America's largest railroad museum draws more than 500,000 train enthusiasts annually.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; History Museums; Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
California Delta
California Delta
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Ranked #2 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: A unique 1,000-mile waterway labyrinth fed by five major rivers, including the Sacramento River and the San Joaquin River.... more » Owner description: A unique 1,000-mile waterway labyrinth fed by five major rivers, including the Sacramento River and the San Joaquin River. Popular boating, fishing and houseboating river. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  33.5 miles from city centre
Crocker Art Museum
Crocker Art Museum
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Ranked #3 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 90 reviews
Owner description: The Crocker Art Museum was one of the first art museums in the U.S. and is now one of the leading art institutions in... more » Owner description: The Crocker Art Museum was one of the first art museums in the U.S. and is now one of the leading art institutions in California. Established in 1885, the Museum features one of the country’s finest collections of Californian art, exceptional holdings of master drawings, a comprehensive collection of international ceramics, as well as European, Asian, African, and Oceanic art. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Capitol Park
Capitol Park
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Ranked #4 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews

Capitol Park has a notable collection of specimen trees, some of them planted in the 1880s. If you are a fan of trees or like seeing unusual plants, then Capitol Park is a must... more »

Attraction type  State Parks; Government Buildings; Jogging Paths/ Tracks; Parks; Gardens
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
American River Bicycle Trail
American River Bicycle Trail
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Ranked #5 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Part of the American Discovery Trail, this path is exclusively for non-motorized use, and it extends throughout the city.
Attraction type  Biking Trails
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
California State Capitol and Museum
California State Capitol and Museum
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Ranked #6 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Owner description: This 19th-century granite building, modeled after the U.S. Capitol, is home to the California Legislature and houses a public... more » Owner description: This 19th-century granite building, modeled after the U.S. Capitol, is home to the California Legislature and houses a public museum. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings; History Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
American River Parkway
American River Parkway
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Ranked #7 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
A picturesque 23-mile stretch of land along the American River that offers visitors wonderful scenic beauty.
Attraction type  Parks; Bodies of Water
Distance  8.5 miles from city centre
California Capitol
California Capitol
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Ranked #8 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
This 19th-century granite building was modeled after the U.S. Capitol.
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
William Land Park
William Land Park
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Ranked #9 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  3.0 miles from city centre
California Automobile Museum
California Automobile Museum
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Ranked #10 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: The mission of the California Automobile Museum is to educate and entertain while preserving and promoting the automobile and... more » Owner description: The mission of the California Automobile Museum is to educate and entertain while preserving and promoting the automobile and its influence on our lives. The Museum is open daily from 10am - 6pm (last admission 5pm) and every 3rd Thursday until 9pm. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
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Ranked #11 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Crest Theater
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Ranked #12 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Opened in 1949, the spectacular Crest quickly became the city's top theater, which it remains today.
Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Old Sacramento
Old Sacramento
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Ranked #13 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 202 reviews
This historic area of restored buildings, museums and novelty shops brings life to the Sacramento waterfront.
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
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Ranked #14 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Fairytale Town
Fairytale Town
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Ranked #15 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Owner description: A nonprofit park dedicated to promoting the imagination, creativity and education of children, Fairytale Town is home to... more » Owner description: A nonprofit park dedicated to promoting the imagination, creativity and education of children, Fairytale Town is home to three-dimensional play sets based on favorite fairytales and nursery rhymes, a family of rare and miniature breed animals, interactive learning gardens and two performing arts stages. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks; Educational Sites
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
Sutter's Fort
Sutter's Fort
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Ranked #16 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Recreation of John Sutter's fort.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
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Ranked #17 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
McKinley Park
McKinley Park
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Ranked #18 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
The B Street Theatre
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Ranked #19 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
This professional theater company focuses on the staging of new plays.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Sacramento Theatre Company
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Ranked #20 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
One of the two professional theater companies in Sacramento.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Governor's Mansion
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Ranked #21 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Built in the late 19th century, this mansion was the official residence of the state's governor through the late 1960s.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; State Parks; Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento Zoo
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Ranked #22 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 69 reviews
Children and adults alike delight in this zoo's almost 400 species of wildlife.
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  2.8 miles from city centre
Funderland
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Ranked #23 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
California State University, Sacramento
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Ranked #24 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  3.5 miles from city centre
Sacramento Community Center
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Ranked #25 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
The best spot for information about performances and shows in the Sacramento area.
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
The California Museum
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Ranked #26 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
This modern museum explores the history of California through a collection of exhibits and archives.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
William Land Park Golf Course
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Ranked #27 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  3.0 miles from city centre
California State Indian Museum
California State Indian Museum
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Ranked #28 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
This museum explores a diverse range of Native American topics, from history to culture to art.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
California Exposition & State Fair
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Ranked #29 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  3.5 miles from city centre
Discovery Park
Discovery Park
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Ranked #30 of 84 Attractions in Sacramento
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
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