Why people love visiting lively Sacramento
Enjoy the area's live music, theater scene and history and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Sacramento. This city's sporting events, museums and festivals draw many visitors. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Sightseeing in and around Sacramento
Do you want to find attractions to see in the city? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes Sacramento a fun spot to vacation. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Fairytale Town (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
- Sacramento Zoo (2.8 mi / 4.6 km)
- Funderland (2.9 mi / 4.7 km)
- Raging Waters (3.3 mi / 5.4 km)
- Cal Expo Race Track (3.7 mi / 5.9 km)
- Haggin Oaks Golf Complex (6.2 mi / 10.1 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Sacramento
Whether you're an active traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Sacramento is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Cesar Chavez Park (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Sacramento Capitol Park (0.2 mi / 0.4 km)
- Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- Southside Park (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
- Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (1.4 mi / 2.2 km)
- Discovery Park (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
Traveling to and around Sacramento
The nearest airport is in Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF), located 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into Marysville, CA (MYV-Yuba County), which is 35.9 mi (57.8 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Sacramento Valley Station, Davis Station and Roseville Station are the main stations that serve the city. It's easy to get around Sacramento by catching a ride on the metro at St Rose of Lima Park Station, 8th & K Station or 10th & K (Cathedral Square) Station.