Downtown Sacramento Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Sacramento
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.
California State Capitol
The seat of California’s government also houses an informative museum with an extensive collection of Californian art.
Sacramento Capitol Park
As one of the country’s most striking state capitol grounds, this inner-city haven is home to the Capitol Museum, special plants and trees and significant memorials.
K Street Mall
During your trip to Sacramento, you can do some window-shopping at K Street Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Crocker Art Museum
Once the mansion of a wealthy state judge, Crocker Art Museum is now one of the most important collections of art in California.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Wonderful stained-glass windows, an impressive organ and religious artworks feature in this towering Roman Catholic house of worship in the heart of Sacramento.
Activities
Sacramento River Historic River Cruise
Sacramento River Rock the Yacht Cruise
Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours
Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento
Sacramento River Alive After 5 Cruise
Sacramento Ghosts: Gunslingers and Ghouls Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Sacramento Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Governors Inn Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Sacramento
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.
Old Sacramento
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Sacramento. A stop by Old Sacramento Waterfront or Sacramento History Museum might round out your trip.
Boulevard Park
When in Boulevard Park, you can plan a visit to Golden 1 Center and Memorial Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
Curtis Park
While Curtis Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like California Highway Patrol Headquarters and Fairytale Town.
Land Park
If you're spending time in Land Park, check out sights like Fairytale Town or Sacramento Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 4th Ave-Wayne Hultgren Station or Broadway Station.
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