Top Things to Do in Sacramento

The California State Railroad Museum is located in Old Sacramento at 125 I Street and shows restored locomotives and railroad cars from the 1860s onward. The museum features 21 meticulously restored trains you can walk through, including sleeping cars and dining cars, plus exhibits on the Transcontinental Railroad's construction. Admission is typically $12 for adults, and the museum is open daily except for major holidays. If you visit, don't miss the opportunity to ride the excursion train along the Sacramento River on weekends from April through September.

Sacramento has a mix of history and modern attractions, starting with the State Capitol building where you can take free tours of the working legislature and beautiful grounds. Old Sacramento's waterfront district has cobblestone streets, the Railroad Museum, and riverfront dining, while Midtown is known for its murals, craft breweries, and farm-to-fork restaurants. The Crocker Art Museum, one of the oldest art museums in the West, and the nearby American River Parkway for biking are also popular choices.

Visit Sacramento is the region's tourism marketing organization, officially known as the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau. We recommend checking their official website's career section or looking for listings on standard job boards under "Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau." Their office is located in downtown Sacramento at 1608 I Street.

Within an hour of Sacramento, you can reach the Gold Rush town of Placerville, the apple orchards of Apple Hill ( popular in fall), or Old Town Folsom with its historic district and lake access. The Napa Valley wine region is about 90 minutes southwest, while Lake Tahoe's beaches and ski resorts are roughly two hours east. Davis, just 15 minutes west, has a charming college town atmosphere with the UC Davis Arboretum and excellent cycling paths.