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Sacramento, United States

Top things to do in Sacramento

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

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Museum

California State Indian Museum

Explore California's Native American heritage through artifacts, basketry, and a full-size bark house at this museum in Sacramento.

Museum
Museum

California State Railroad Museum

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Marvel at dozens of restored locomotives and railroad cars in a vast museum in Old Sacramento.

Religious site
Religious site

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramento, California)

Historic Catholic cathedral with a neoclassical facade and one of the largest domes west of the Mississippi.

Museum
Museum

Crocker Art Museum

The Crocker Art Museum is the oldest art museum in the western U.S., known for its extensive collection of European, Asian, and California art.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Golden 1 Center

A state-of-the-art indoor arena hosting major concerts and home to the Sacramento Kings NBA team, known for its sustainable design.

Historic site
Historic site

Governor's Mansion State Historic Park

Governor's Mansion State Historic Park is a Victorian mansion that served as the official residence of California's governors from 1903 to 1967.

Historic site
Historic site

Leland Stanford Mansion

A restored Victorian mansion once home to railroad magnate and California Governor Leland Stanford, now a museum of opulent 19th-century life.

Historic site
Historic site

Old Sacramento State Historic Park

Step back into the 1800s along wooden sidewalks, with historic buildings, shops, and museums.

Historic site
Historic site

Sacramento Historic City Cemetery

Wander through a Victorian-era garden cemetery with ornate monuments, including the graves of California pioneers and governors.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Sacramento Zoo

Family-friendly zoo in William Land Park featuring over 500 animals from around the world.

Historic site
Historic site

Sutter's Fort

Sutter's Fort is a reconstructed 1840s fort and museum that marks the first European settlement in the Sacramento Valley.

Museum
Museum

The California Museum

Discover California's story through interactive exhibits on its history, diversity, and innovation, plus the California Hall of Fame.

Landmark
Landmark

Tower Bridge (Sacramento, California)

Sacramento's iconic vertical-lift bridge, a striking blue span over the Sacramento River connecting the city to West Sacramento.

Park & nature
Park & nature

William Land Park

A sprawling urban park featuring gardens, a golf course, and the Sacramento Zoo, perfect for family outings and relaxation.

Landmark
Landmark

California State Capitol

Explore California's government seat in a historic 1860s building with a striking dome and free museum exhibits.