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Sacramento GUIDE
A Day in Sacramento
Sacramento, the River City, is the capital of the Golden State. There are lots of things to do and see in the Sactown that appeal to all ages. The city has diverse shopping options, buzzing nightlife scene that caters to all tastes, varied dining scene, wonderful attractions, and several recreational activities. The Sactown is a mix of culinary tastes and cultures. Explore this sophisticated and beautiful city in 24 hours-
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9:00am- Breakfast at Tower Cafe!
Kick start your day with a yummy breakfast having international flavor at the classic Tower cafe. The cafe serves Spanish, Asian and classic breakfast. It is regarded as an international bakery and restaurant.
Address: 1518 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818, United States
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-11:00pm; Friday-Saturday: 8:00am-12:00am; Sunday: 8:00am-11:00pm
Website: www.towercafe.com
10:00am: Take a walk at the McKinley Park!
Head over to the McKinley Park and enjoy the nature's beauty. Walk paths, tennis court, playgrounds, trees and rose garden, trails, this park has it all to keep you relaxed. Enjoy the beautiful sights, relax in the garden, or take a nice walk through the park.
Address: 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, United States
Website: www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/recreation/rosegard
Distance from Tower Cafe: 2.7miles or 6minutes drive
11:00am-Know the state history at California State Capitol!
Head over to the California State Capitol that features the State's past governor's history, and antiques, art and displays about the state's political process. Stroll around the beautiful rose garden outside on the Capitol grounds.
Address: 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm; Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Website: www.capitolmuseum.ca.gov
Distance from McKinley Park: 2.0miles or 8minutes drive
12:00pm-A brief history of America's railroad at California State Railroad Museum!
Head on to the California State Railroad Museum that features an impressive collection of restored locomotives, cars, model trains and railway coaches. Learn about the America's railroad history through the exhibits and artifacts placed at the museum.
Address: 125 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Website: www.csrmf.org
Distance from California State Capitol: 2.0miles or 7minutes drive
1:00pm- Time to refuel with some lunch!
Head on to the Firehouse Restaurant (1112 2nd Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States) that serves American food with an artistic touch, or the Ten22 (1022 2nd Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States) that dishes out the inventive new American fare. Want to try out some Mexican food, head over to the La Terraza (1027 2nd Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States) that serves traditional Mexican fare.; for Italian, drop by the Il Fornaio Sacramento (400 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States).
2:00pm- Go on an Old Sacramento Underground Tour!
Head over to the Sacramento History Museum that highlights the history of the State. Exhibits of the Gold Rush, art, local heritage are there, along with the underground tours. Take a tour of the underground and check out the historic buildings, enclosed walkways, building basis and grounds that vanished when the street level was elevated because of the regular floods. Over the ground museums, restaurants and shops galore!
Address: 101 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Website: www.historicoldsac.org
3:00pm-Explore the 19th century art at Crocker Art Museum!
Explore the art of the nineteenth century at the Crocker Art Museum. The museum features American art, African, European and Asian art, modern pieces, paintings and photography.
Address: 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Opening hours: Tuesday-Wednesday: 10:00am-5:00pm; Thursday: 10:00am-9:00p; Friday-Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Website: www.crockerartmuseum.org
Distance from Sacramento History Museum: 0.7miles or 4minutes drive
4:00pm-Eclectic collection of vintage automobiles at California Automobile Museum!
The California Automobile Museum has exhibits of classic and antique automobiles from the late 1800s to the early 2000s. The museum showcases the history of four-wheels!
Address: 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818, United States
Website: www.calautomuseum.org
Distance from Crocker Art Museum: 0.7miles or 2minutes drive
5:00pm-Time to fill your shopping bags!
Fill up your shopping bags at Sacramento Downtown Plaza (547 L Street, Sacramento CA 95814, United States). The Plaza features more than 75 stores, such as Victoria's Secret, American Eagle, Forever 21, Outfitters, Macys', and more. Shop your fav brands at this spot!
Distance from California Automobile Museum: 1.2miles or 5minutes drive
Need to do some more shopping, then head on to Arden Fair Mall (1689 Arden Way Suite No. 1167, Sacramento, CA 95815, United States) that features 165 specialty stores, such as Macy's JCPenney, the Disney Store, Sears, Nordstrom, Apple, and more.
Distance from Sacramento Downtown Plaza: 5.6miles or 10 minutes drive
7:00pm- Wine tastings at Revolution Wine!
Head over for evening drinks to the Revolution Wines, a small industrial-trendy winery with free wine tastings. This is a popular bistro and urban winery spot in Sactown that has impressive wine selections and delicious farm to table fare prepared from seasonal and local ingredients.
Address: 2831 S St, Sacramento, CA 95816, United States
Opening hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 11:30am-9:00pm; Friday 7 Saturday: 11:30am-10:00pm; Sunday: 11:30am-9:00pm
Website: www.revolution-wines.com
Distance from Arden Fair Mall: 4.1miles or 6minutes drive
8:00pm- Farm-to-Table!
It's dinner time! Head over to the Ella Dining Room and Bar (1131 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States) that dishes out New American and French food. It focuses on local produce.
Distance from Revolution Wines: 2.0miles or 8minutes drive
Or if hankering for some Italian food, head over to the Biba Restaurant (2801 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95816, United States). It serves authentic Italian food and has an impressive wine list as well.
Distance from the Revolution Wines: 0.6miles or 4minutes drive
10:00pm- When the sun goes down, the Sactown sizzles!
Time to party, dance and drink! Head over to the Harlow's NightClub (2708 J Street, Sacramento CA, 95816, United States). Sip a few drinks while enjoying the live music that ranges from jazz to reggae, R&B, blues and salsa. Or hit the dance floor at the Faces (2000 K Street, Sacramento CA, 95811, United States), a popular gay bar club in the Sactown.
12:00am- Late-night eats and drinks at Blue Cue!
Grab a drinks, enjoy a game of pool and relish the delectable late-night eat at the Blue Cue.
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 4:00pm-2:00am
Website: www.bluecue.com
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