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Farm-to-fork capital — gold rush history meets California cool
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5.0 (276 reviews)60 Minute Adventures - The Escape Game at The Galleria
4.4 (210 reviews)Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours
4.8 (135 reviews)Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour
4.9 (129 reviews)Midtown Sacramento Arts and Food Tour
5.0 (124 reviews)South Fork Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip from Lotus (Class 2-3+)
5.0 (88 reviews)Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip on Middle Fork from Auburn (Class 3-4)
4.9 (50 reviews)Pedal, Drink, and Bar hop through Sacramento on a 15 seat Beer Bike
5.0 (42 reviews)Wine Tour Pros - Sprinter Van Wine Tour: Up To 14 Guests
5.0 (31 reviews)Full-Day 21 Mile Whitewater Rafting Trip on South Fork from Lotus (Class 2-3)
4.6 (30 reviews)Midtown Sacramento Walking Food Tour
4.8 (26 reviews)Sacramento Sutter District History and Food Walking Tour
4.2 (25 reviews)A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville
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City GuideThe Perfect Weekend in Sacramento: A 2-Day Itinerary
A detailed 2-day weekend itinerary for Sacramento, CA — the best restaurants, attractions, neighborhoods, and experiences packed into a perfect 48 hours.
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City GuideSacramento on a Budget: Free and Cheap Things to Do
The best free and budget-friendly activities in Sacramento, CA — from free museums and parks to affordable food and entertainment.
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City GuideSacramento Hidden Gems: Secret Spots the Guidebooks Miss
Discover Sacramento's best-kept secrets — hidden parks, quiet neighborhoods, overlooked museums, and local favorites that most visitors never find.
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City GuideFirst Time in Sacramento? Locals Wish You Knew These 12 Things
Planning your first trip to Sacramento? Skip the tourist traps. Here's what locals actually recommend — from the best neighborhoods to hidden gems.
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City GuideWe Asked Sacramento Locals Where They Actually Eat — Here's What They Said
The definitive guide to Sacramento's best restaurants — from iconic institutions to neighborhood gems. Where locals actually eat in Sacramento, CA.
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The Westin Sacramento
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento
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Element Sacramento Airport
$179/night
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Staybridge Suites Sacramento - Folsom, an IHG Hotel
$174.8/night
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Hyatt Place Sacramento Roseville
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Sacramento Airport Natomas, an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Sacramento Airport Natomas
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Holiday Inn Express West Sacramento, an IHG Hotel
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About Sacramento
Sacramento is America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, surrounded by fertile valleys that supply the nation. Old Sacramento's Gold Rush-era boardwalks, a booming craft beer scene, and proximity to wine country and Tahoe make it a gateway to California adventure.
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