What to do in Central Valley, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

Central Valley
Sacramento featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building
Sacramento showing interior views
Sacramento showing heritage architecture and a city
Kings Beach State Recreation Area which includes general coastal views and landscape views

Places to Visit in Central Valley

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Most fun & popular experiences in Central Valley

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Recommended things to do in Central Valley

What to do in Central Valley


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Greater Sacremento

Downtown Sacramento

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Sacramento. Top attractions like Golden 1 Center and K Street Mall 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.

Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Central Sacramento

If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center 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.

Central Sacramento
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Lakeside Park

5/5(2 area reviews)

Lakeside Park might not have many top sights, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Gondola are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lakeside Park
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Dollar Point

While visiting Dollar Point, you might make a stop by sights like Tahoe City Field Station and Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area.

Dollar Point
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North Natomas

If you're spending some time in North Natomas, Sleep Train Arena and Natomas Town Center are top sights worth seeing.

North Natomas
Fort Sutter State Historical Park which includes interior views

Midtown Sacramento

Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and State Indian Museum, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.

Midtown Sacramento

 

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