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  • Things to do

Tradition and transformation collide with dizzying results in stunning Sacramento, where a revitalized downtown core sits snugly within an area of beautiful nature that will take your breath away. Well, give you fresh breath, although the excitement downtown might take care of the breath removal part of that, but you get what we’re trying to say. This place is brilliant, and the best things to do in Sacramento are proof. The City of Trees is the capital of the world’s seventh-largest economy, and that sums up Sacramento. Innovative museums and galleries are the norm, while organic farmers markets and fabulous restaurants keep the place buzzing. Take it away, Sacramento. RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in SacramentoRECOMMENDED: The best hotels in Sacramento  

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Sacramento has always meant business. Sitting at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers, Sacramento was a commercial hub during the Gold Rush, and became the Golden State’s capital in 1854. But after years of hustle and bustle, new establishments and lots more people, it’s now a prime spot for things to do. And downtown is something special. It’s green and bright, and delightfully walkable (Sacramento actually has more trees per capita than any city in the US), and there’s plenty of museums for both kids and adults to explore. Downtown is also home to some of the best food in Sacramento, so we’ve included some seriously good food spots here. It’s even earned a name for itself as America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital. So listen up, we’ve rounded up all the best things to do (and consume) in this fantastic area, so you can fill a week or a weekend. Here are the best things to do, see and eat in downtown Sacramento right now.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Sacramento right now📍 The best things to do in the Old Sacramento Waterfront🏨 The best hotels in Sacramento

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The first thing you’re going to want to do at the Old Sacramento Waterfront? Start walking. Minutes from Sacramento’s modern Golden 1 arena and bustling downtown, an afternoon spent meandering this riverfront Old West town—lined with wooden sidewalks and 19th century brick buildings—is worth every step.  But if you’ve got a day spare to really experience the best of it, you’re going to need this list as a companion. We’ve rounded up the very best things to do at this historic point, which served as the West Coast endpoint for the Pony Express and Transcontinental Railroad, from restaurants to museums and so much more. Read on for the best things to do in Old Sacramento.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Sacramento🏨 The best hotels in Sacramento🏘️ The best small towns in California This guide is by California-based writers Clara Hogan and Garrick Ramirez. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

  • Hotels

Until recently, Sacramentans shied away from calling their city ‘destination-worthy'. California’s capital rose to the forefront of the popular consciousness in 2017 with the Oscar-nominated film Lady Bird, backed by a highlight reel of the city’s most charming corners and canopied boulevards. And even then, the protagonist told New Yorkers she was from San Francisco. Over the past decade, California’s policy-wonk capital has been trying to reinvent itself as a proper destination. Despite new adventurous culinary diversions and the sleek Golden 1 Center for Kings basketball to big-ticket concerts, Sacramento still clings onto its jankiness in the form of a lively arts scene and underground local music. The hotel industry is following suit, offering Vegas-like luxury as well as charming B&Bs for a city that’s finally ready to say ‘come on in' without irony. Updated for March 2024: We like to keep our list of best stays spicy and relevant so that you find the perfect accommodation to suit your trip. As such, we've taken the liberty of adding two new stunning hotels, one super duper close to Old Sacramento Waterfront, while the other is a short stroll to Sutter Fort and has a cool urban bar.  RECOMMENDED: 📍Check out the 11 best things to do in Sacramento right now📍Staying in Downtown Sacramento? Here's where to hang🛏 Rent the best Airbnbs in California Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge

  • Travel

San Francisco and Sacramento share a common history: the Gold Rush rocketed both cities into booming metropolitans. Today, they're more commonly linked by the bustling 88-mile thruway that hosts commuters and travelers seeking the wealth of business and attractions in each city. Plus, when Sac temps heat up, residents of the California state capital can find relief in San Francisco’s famously cooling marine layer. The same can be said of chilly SF residents who flock to Sacramento’s sunshine and pools. Whether your trip is business or pleasure, here are all the ways to travel from Sacramento to San Francisco and back again. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in San Francisco

  • Restaurants

You can't get more farm-to-fork than dining at the best restraurants in Sacramento. Much of the country’s produce comes from Central California, and Sacramento is the region’s crowning city. Stop by a Sacrameto farmers market and you'll likely see chefs in white coats shopping the nation's freshest produce, which then gets transformed into a wide variety of ethnic cuisines once the chefs are back in the kitchen. So if you're looking for things to do in Sacramento, don't forget about the vibrant restaurant scene. From Mexican to Vietnamese, our favorite restaurants in Sacramento offer fresh and funky food you won't soon forget.  RECOMMENDED: The best hotels in Sacramento Eaten something you love on this list? Share it under the hashtag #TimeOutEatList to show your appreciation.

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Escape rooms are popular across California, and Sacramento is no exception. You and a group of friends (or strangers) can enter one of the best escape rooms in Sacramento, where you’re trapped until you solve a series of puzzles and challenges. The clock is ticking and the stakes are high, though, so you’d better play smart. Whether you’re looking for something in downtown Sacramento to do on your next birthday party, or a novel date night idea in Old Sacramento, here are nine escape rooms in Sacramento that will thrill and delight … as long as you make it out alive, that is. When it's all over, celebrate your victorty at one of the best restaurants in Sacramento.  RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Sacramento