What are the best things to do in Sacramento?
Top picks in Sacramento include Sutter's Fort, State Indian Museum, Crocker Art Museum, Cesar Chavez Park. See the full list and itinerary on this Sacramento travel guide.
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Sacramento Travel Guide
Sacramento, United States
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Why visit Sacramento
Travel guide for Sacramento, United States — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Sacramento is a stop in United States, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 3 days. If time is short, prioritise Sutter's Fort, State Indian Museum, Crocker Art Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 120–280 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Sacramento
1
Sutter's Fort
2
State Indian Museum
3
Crocker Art Museum
4
Cesar Chavez Park
5
Sacramento Zoo
6
California Museum
7
Certified Farmers' Market
Budget travel
Free things to do in Sacramento
Cesar Chavez Park
Certified Farmers' Market
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Sacramento itinerary (3 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Sutter's Fort
- Visit State Indian Museum
- Visit Crocker Art Museum
- Eat at Jack's Urban Eats
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Cesar Chavez Park
- Visit Sacramento Zoo
- Visit California Museum
- Eat at Luigi's Pizza Parlor
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Certified Farmers' Market
- Eat at Crepeville
Budget
Sacramento trip cost
Budget
USD 55–90
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 120–280
per person / day
Luxury
USD 320–530+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Sacramento, United States. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Sacramento
Estimated total (USD)
$3,300
≈ $1,650 per person · $471 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $200/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Sacramento mid-range ground costs (budget 55–90 · mid 120–280 · luxury 320–530+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Jack's Urban Eats
Luigi's Pizza Parlor
Crepeville
Pieces Pizza by the Slice
Rick's Dessert Diner
Chando's Taqueria
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Greens Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton
TownePlace Suites
Vagabond Inn Executive Sacramento (Old Town)
The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
Shopping
- Sacramento Downtown Plaza
- Shop the Grid
- Arden Fair Mall
- Country Club Plaza Mall
- Sunrise Mall
- Westfield Galleria at Roseville
Nightlife
- The Depot
- Faces
- The Mercantile Saloon
- Badlands
- Benny's
- Streets Pub and Grub
Museums & culture
- State Indian Museum
- Crocker Art Museum
- California Museum
In pictures
Sacramento gallery
Photos: Quintin Soloviev, Carl Wilhelm Hahn, Coolcaesar at English Wikipedia, Arlen from SF, CA, California Department of Fish and Wildlife from Sacramento, CA, USA, User:Ronbo76 — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Sacramento travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Sacramento?
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures.
How many days do I need in Sacramento?
Plan at least 3 days in Sacramento for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Sacramento?
Popular stays in Sacramento include Greens Hotel, Homewood Suites by Hilton, TownePlace Suites. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Sacramento cost?
On the ground in Sacramento (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 55–90 per person per day, mid-range about 120–280, and luxury about 320–530+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Sacramento, United States. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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