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San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
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Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch
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Lake Tahoe: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks
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Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA
What to do in Central Valley
Popular places to visit
Golden 1 Center
Catch an event at Golden 1 Center 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
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.
Northstar California Resort
Amid the beautiful landscapes along Lake Tahoe is a mountain resort with family-friendly snow sports, hiking trails, golf and boutique shopping.
Emerald Bay State Park
This scenic inlet offers a beautiful beach, island, waterfalls, wreck dives, heritage sites and campgrounds with views over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.
General Sherman Tree
The world’s largest tree by volume, this giant sequoia is more than 2,000 years old. You must see it in place to fully appreciate its colossal size.
Discovery Park
Discovery Park is just one of the places to see in Sacramento, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Heavenly Gondola
Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await.
Cal Expo
Learn about the events happening in Cal Expo during your trip to Sacramento. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Areas of Central Valley
Downtown Sacramento
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.
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.
Lakeside Park
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.
North Natomas
If you're spending some time in North Natomas, Sleep Train Arena and Natomas Town Center are top sights worth seeing.
Dollar Point
While visiting Dollar Point, you might make a stop by sights like Tahoe City Field Station and Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area.
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.
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