Best Things to Do in Sacramento, CA
The Crocker Art Museum, also known as the E. B. Crocker Art Gallery, was founded in 1885 and is the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi River. As one might imagine, the museum has had quite some time to build up a covetable collection; visitors can enjoy a vast selection of artistic genres, including Asian, African, American, European, and Oceanic art. The museum also offers programs and exhibits geared exclusively towards children.
Lions, and tigers, and bears — oh my! See all that, plus hundreds of other species by spending a day at the Sacramento Zoo.
Located just two blocks from Sutter’s Fort State Historic park, B Street Theatre is a nonprofit theatre company and auditorium offering up both theatrical workshops and a season chock-full of shows for kids and adults alike. Whether you prefer boundary-pushing experimental plays, classic musicals, innovative music groups, or just aren’t sure what kind of programming is right for you, rest assured that B Street Theatre has a little bit of show business for everyone.
4. The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
For lovers of architecture or history, The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is a must-visit. Built during the time when Sacramento was transitioning from a pioneer’s mining town into a capital city, the cathedral is considered one of the most historically significant buildings in Sacramento.
If a little more adventure and adrenaline are what you seek, look no further than Raging Waters. Featuring 25 family-friendly attractions, including more than 20 water slides, a lazy river, an 800 ft. lazy river, a plummeting multi-person funnel ride, and one of California’s largest wave pools, Raging Waters offers no shortage of ways to cool down while catching a few rays.
History lesson, anyone? The Pony Express Terminal, also known as the B. F. Hastings Bank Building, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966 for its role as the western endpoint of the Pony Express.
7. Dive Bar
Dive Bar gives new meaning to the term typically saved for the hole-in-the-wall establishments fancied as hidden treasures by locals. While still a treasure, this not-so-hidden attraction offers guests the chance to indulge in typical bar fare and beverages while mermaids swim overhead in the facility’s large aquarium.
