SACRAMENTO CITY GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS

ATTRACTIONS

HOTELS

LIVE MUSIC

NIGHTLIFE

RESTAURANTS

SHOPPING

TRAVEL TIPS Sacramento, the state capital of , is located between the and the American River. Known as one of the most historic cities in California, Sacramento is a landmark with an array of amenities, parks, rivers, and iconic features. Surround yourself with beautiful scenery and visit Sacramento today. ATTRACTIONS

California State Capitol Museum • Experience California’s rich history by visiting Sacramento’s California State Capitol Museum. Home to the and the modern lawmaking process, this building features exhibits and tours giving visitors the opportunity to learn the history of what made America unique. When visiting, you’ll notice the structure of the building is specially made with an opening into a central that rises into a dome. When touring, see California’s Great Seal, California Golden Poppy Mosaic Floors and the Eureka Tile Groupings. The California State Capitol Museum is located at 1315 10th St B-27, Sacramento, CA 95814. Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park • Plan a trip to the 9th-century agricultural and trade colony in the Mexican Alta California province. This historic location was originally called New Helvetia by its builder John Sutter in 1839. Explore some of the unique artifacts and reconstruction of Sutter’s Fort in the 1890s. Here you will learn the history of the Donner Party and the California Gold Rush. The Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park is located at 2701 L St, Sacramento, CA 95816.

California State Railroad Museum • Check out the extraordinary history of the California State Railroad Museum. This historic hotspot connects California to the rest of the nation. Dating back all the way to 1862, this unique museum features twenty-one restored locomotives and railroad cars. Come see what’s been steaming the Golden State for over two hundred years.

Downtown Sacramento • Home to Capitol Park, come visit Sacramento’s financial hub. has a busy nightlife scene that includes restaurants, cocktail bars, diners, and performing arts theaters. If you’re a sports fan you can also check out the NBA games at the Golden 1 Center. BOUTIQUE HOTELS

Sacramento has a variety of boutique hotels, from simple to simply luxurious. Check out some of these unique hotels we recommend that will make you feel right at home.

Sterling Hotel ($$) • 1300 H St, Sacramento, CA 95814 • Hotel Main Line +1 (916) 448-1300 • sterlinghotelsacramento.com/ The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection ($$$) • 926 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814 • Hotel Main Line +1 (916) 447-2700 • thecitizenhotel.com Kimpton Sawyer Hotel ($$) • 500 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814 • Hotel Main Line +1 (916) 545-7100 • sawyerhotel.com The Westin Sacramento ($$) • 4800 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822 • Hotel Main Line +1 (916) 443-8400 • marriott.com Inn Off Capitol Park, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member ($$$) • 1530 N St, Sacramento, CA 95814 • Hotel Main Line +1 (916) 447-8100 • choicehotels.com The Inn & Spa at Parkside ($$$) • 2116 6th St, Sacramento, CA 95818 • Hotel Main Line +1 (916) 658-1818 • innatparkside.com LIVE MUSIC

Sacramento’s music scene is popularly known for, pop, jazz blues, R&B, rock, classical, jazz, and punk rock styles. Check out some of these music venues we recommend.

Shine Cafe • 1400 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814 • Live Music Venue • shinesacramento.com Fox & Goose Public House • 1001 R St, Sacramento, CA 95811 • Pub featuring live music • foxandgoose.com Holy Diver • 1517 21st St, Sacramento, CA 95811 • Live Music Venue • holydiversac.com The Colony • 3512 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95820 • Bands in a variety of genres • facebook.com/thecolonysactown Ace of Spades • 1417 R St, Sacramento, CA 95811 • Event venue featuring Live Music • aceofspadessac.com Crest Theatre • 1013 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814 • Live Music Venue • crestsacramento.com WHIRED Wine Bar • 410 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814 • Live music venue & An industrial-chic wine bar • whiredwine.com Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub • 2708 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816 • Local live blues, soul & rock ‘n’ roll show • harlows.com NIGHTLIFE

From dance clubs to lounges and bars, Sacramento nightlife is anything but dull. Full of fun and exciting options, The Big Tomato is just what you’re looking for when it comes to having a good time.

Badlands Dance Club • 2003 K St, Sacramento, CA 95811 • Raucous gay bar & nightclub with drag nights • ssacbadlands.com Back Door Lounge • 112 Firehouse Alley, Sacramento, CA 95814 • Lounge with stylish cocktails & a modest food menu • oldsacramento.com/ Mango’s Sacramento • 1930 K St, Sacramento, CA 95811 • Nightclub • mangossac.com Sky KTV • 1017 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814 • Karaoke Bar • skyktvlounge.com The Shady Lady Saloon • 1409 R St, Sacramento, CA 95811 • Bar & Grill • shadyladybar.com Pre Flite Lounge • 1011 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95819 • Cocktail Lounge • preflitelounge.com RESTAURANTS

Sacramento has some of the best American food that will have your mouth watering for more. Dine your way through Sacramento’s top restaurants, specializing in everything from Korean BBQ to fresh oysters. Check out some of these top restaurants we recommend.

Tower Cafe ($$$$) • 1518 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818 • New American Cuisine • towercafe.com Bacon & Butter ($$$$) • 5913 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95820 • Brunch Restaurant • baconandbuttersac.com The Kitchen Restaurant ($$$) • 2225 Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA 95825 • High-end eatery offering fixed-price New American dinners • thekitchenrestaurant.com The Firehouse Restaurant ($$) • 3823 30th St, , CA 92104 • Fine Dining, serves American Fare • firehouseoldsac.com Chando’s Tacos ($$) • 863 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95691 • Mexican • chandostacos.com Mikuni ($$) • 1530 J St #150, Sacramento, CA 95814 • Sushi Restaurant • mikunisushi.com Lucca ($$$) • 1615 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814 • Mediterranean Restaurant • luccarestaurant.com Mulvaney’s B&L ($$) • 1215 19th St, Sacramento, CA 95811 • New American Restaurant • mulvaneysbl.com SHOPPING

Check out our recommendations below to find vintage shops and locally made art pieces in the heart of Sacramento!

57th Street Antique Mall • 875 57th St, Sacramento, CA 95819 • Antiques & Jewelry Scout Living • 1215 18th St, Sacramento, CA 95811 • Antique store Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage • 1104 R St, Sacramento, CA 95811 • Vintage Record Store Article Consignment Boutique • 706 56th St #100, Sacramento, CA 95819 • Women’s consignment shop stocking designer & high-end labels Vintage Ysj • 924 12th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 • Vintage clothing store TRAVEL TIPS

• If you’re looking for public transportation then use the Sacramento’s Regional Transit System. This provides a safe way of getting from the airport to downtown. Though public transportation is an option, we highly recommend renting a car or downloading the Uber or Lyft app as most visitors are satisfied with this option. SACRAMENTO CITY GUIDE