Things to do in Sacramento County are listed by cities below such as Sacramento, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Folsom and Rancho Cordova. Sacramento County is a beautiful county located in the Central Valley of California east of the Bay Area. From the southernmost tip of the county there is access to the San Francisco Bay at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers. The State Capital of California is located in Sacramento County in the city of Sacramento. The Capital along with historic Old Sacramento State Historic Park both offer free tours sure to satisfy any history buff. The American River runs through Sacramento offering many parks and trails to explore including the Jedediah Smith National Recreation Trail, Western States Pioneer Express Trail, and the American River Trail. If you want to see wildlife up close and personal consider a guided tour of Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Visit the Fish and Wildlife Service website to learn more about programs at different parts of the year including canoeing and kayaking, birdwatching, hiking, and even waterfowl hunting October thru January. Fishing and boating in Sacramento County is available at Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma. Sacramento County is home to stunning wineries and vineyards like the Carvahlo Family Winery, Scribner Bend Vineyards, Rail Bridge Cellars, and Frasinetti's Winery. Do not miss out on the vast art collections and museums that Sacramento offers its visitors to view. Be sure to stop by the Crocker Art Museum, Discovery Museum, California State Capital Museum, California State Indian Museum, and the Ventana Art Gallery.
Things To Do in Sacramento County, CA
Top 10 Cities in Sacramento County
- 1. Sacramento
pop. 467,898
- 2. Elk Grove
pop. 94,497
- 3. Citrus Heights
pop. 89,430
- 4. Folsom
pop. 67,953
- 5. Rancho Cordova
pop. 59,185
- 6. Carmichael
pop. 50,992
- 7. Laguna
pop. 46,621
- 8. North Highlands
pop. 45,878
All Cities in Sacramento County California
- Antelope
- Carmichael
- Citrus Heights
- Courtland
- Elk Grove
- Elverta
- Fair Oaks
- Florin
- Folsom
- Foothill Farms
Upcoming Events in Sacramento County
October
to April 19
to April 19
The Sacramento Kings are one of the 30 pro basketball teams in the National Basketball Association.
January
to December
to December
Sacramento Florin CFM Thursday Farmers Market, in Sacramento, California, takes place in January and ends in December. This Farmers Market event is sponsored by Certified Farmers' Markets of Sacramento and will be located at Florin Sears, Florin Road and 65th Street.
January
to December
to December
Sacramento Country Club Plaza CFM Saturday Farmers Market, in Sacramento, California, takes place in January and ends in December. This Farmers Market event is sponsored by Certified Farmers' Markets of Sacramento and will be located at Country Club Plaza, Watt and El Camino Avenues.
January
to December
to December
Sunrise Station CFM Saturday Farmers Market, in Rancho Cordova, California, takes place in January and ends in December. This Farmers Market event is sponsored by Certified Farmers' Markets of Sacramento and will be located at Sunrise Light Rail Station Sunrise Boulevard and Folsom Boulevard.
January
to December
to December
Elk Grove - Laguna CFM Saturday Farmers Market, in Elk Grove, California, takes place in January and ends in December. This Farmers Market event is sponsored by Certified Farmers' Markets of Sacramento and will be located at Laguna and Big Horn Boulevard.
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