Things to See and Do
The Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau has information on things to see and do while in the Sacramento area, as well as general information about Sacramento.
Old Sacramento "Experience Sacramento at a time of the Gold Rush. Enjoy museums, entertainment, restaurants, lots of interesting shops, and plenty of great places to stay at this National Registered Landmark and 28-acre State Historic Park, on the river, in downtown Sacramento."
Three blocks from the hotel, "Located in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum is a complex of historic facilities and unique attractions. Widely regarded as one of North America’s finest and most visited railroad museums, there is something here for everyone! Throughout the year, experience lavishly restored trains, engaging exhibits, and unique special events. Every weekend April-September, ride behind a steam locomotive on the Museum’s Sacramento Southern Railroad." See Map
The
California State Capital building is located less than one mile from
the hotel, and offers tours on the hour daily. Tours are also
available for the
State Capital
Museum, showcasing the history of California.
See Map
"The Automobile: The product of the dreams of a few; the object of the dreams of many. Come share those dreams at the TOWE AUTO MUSEUM where the cars are showcased in a series of exhibits built around dream themes." Over 160 cars in the museum's inventory. See Map.
Crocker Art
Museum: "The longest continuously operating art museum in the West,
the Crocker Art Museum was founded in 1885 and remains the leading art
institution for the California Capital Region and Central Valley. The
Museum, which is housed in one of the finest examples of Victorian
Italianate architecture in the United States, offers a diverse spectrum
of special exhibitions, events and programs to augment its collections
of California, European and Asian artworks, and International Ceramics.
"
See Map
"Over two acres of enchantment and fun!
Fairytale Town is a nonprofit
family park with more than twenty three-dimensional child-size play sets
based on favorite fairytales and nursery rhymes. A family of friendly
animals and children's gardens nestle in this safe and colorful place.
Fairytale Town's mission is to promote the imagination, creativity and
education of children." See Map.
"With award-winning exhibits, over 600 animals, and great
public programs, there's a lot going on at the
Sacramento Zoo. We've been voted the
"Best Attraction for Kids" by Sacramento Magazine
seven years in a row." See Map.