California’s capital offers the perfect city break for the whole family, from sports games to ice cream sundae stops, everyone will be happy when exploring Sacramento.
Catch a game
Sacramento is home to two major league teams, The Sacramento Kings of the NBA and the Oakland Athletics of the MLB. The Kings play at the Golden 1 Centre and the A’s will play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for the next three years. Both offer an electric atmosphere and make for a great day out for visitors to immerse themselves amongst local Sacramentans.
Explore the city on two wheels
Cycling is one of the best ways to explore Sacramento with more than 32 miles of paved bike trail along the scenic American River Parkway. Cyclists can hop on the trail at many different points and ride along the river, or they can take a spin around the city and rent a bike in Old Sacramento – the city has added multiple bike lanes in the past few years, including green-painted bicycling zones on Capitol Mall. Visitors also don’t need to worry about bringing their bike with them when they travel, many hotels offer bike rental services as well as plenty of bike rental shops in the city.
Stop for a refuel
When the group starts flagging there are plenty of places to stop and refuel, Leatherby’s Family Creamery is a local favourite serving huge ice cream sundaes that the whole family can share. For classic diner vibes, Rick’s Dessert Diner is a must-visit, featuring cakes, pies, pastries, and more served in a fun, retro atmosphere. For those with dietary restrictions, check out Babes Ice Cream and Donuts, featuring gluten-free, vegan desserts.
For younger kids
The perfect day out for young children, at Fairytale Town kids can climb a treehouse, capture a castle, sail the seven seas on a pirate ship, and slide down a shoe in Storybook Park. Visitors can interact with Mary’s little lambs, Peter rabbit, the three little pigs plus many more animals in the park’s farm. The Sacramento Zoo is also a great day out for families with younger children, located in picturesque Land Park just south of the city centre. Highlights at the zoo include opportunities to feed the giraffes, watch the primates swing and cause mischief, hearing the roar of a lion, and visitors can learn about the various animals and their habitats.
