Central Valley Travel Guide
Where to stay in Central Valley
Downtown Sacramento
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Sacramento. Top attractions like Golden1Center and Cesar Chavez Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 8th & H/County Center Station or 7th & I/County Center Station to see more of the city.
Central Sacramento
If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden1Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.
North Natomas
If you're spending some time in North Natomas, Park Place Shopping Center and North Natomas Library are top sights worth seeing.
Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park might not have many top sights, but Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Al Tahoe
If you're spending some time in Al Tahoe, Regan Beach and El Dorado Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Tahoe Meadows
When in Tahoe Meadows, you can plan a visit to Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Popular places to visit
Yosemite National Park
The hiking trails, waterfalls and mountains full of diverse wildlife make this national park one of the country’s most picturesque.
Yosemite Valley
From Yosemite Falls to Half Dome and El Capitan, you can see some of the most stunning scenery in the world from Yosemite National Park’s central valley.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
When this mountain’s very long ski season ends, great mountain biking begins. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful scenery and fun events year-round.
Palisades Tahoe
Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.
Golden1Center
Catch an event at Golden1Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
- Palisades Tahoe
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
- Northstar California Resort
- Thunder Valley Casino
- Cache Creek Casino Resort
- Heavenly Gondola
- Emerald Bay State Park
- General Sherman Tree
- California State Capitol
- Arden Fair Mall
- Sacramento Zoo
- Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance
- Sierra National Forest
- Hume Lake