The California State Fair is held annually during the summer in the California state capital, Sacramento. This massive fair features rides, shopping and all of the deep fried food you can imagine (deep fried watermelon anyone?). I like going to the LA Fair each year, so I was excited to get a chance to go […]
20 Things to Do in Sacramento
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Sacramento is the state capitol of California, and while it is not one of the state’s most popular tourist attractions, it is still a great place to explore with a lot of fun adventures. Here is a list of my 20 favorite spots in the city, be sure to leave your favorite in the comments. […]
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park in Downtown Sacramento
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If you grew up in Northern California, then you have no doubt visited the historic Sutter’s Fort as a kid on a field trip. However, if you are Southern California kid like me, then you may have never seen this fort until becoming an adult. I visited for the first time when I was 30, […]
Fox and Goose Public House in Sacramento
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Located in downtown Sacramento, the Fox and the Goose is as close as you can come to a traditional English pub without leaving the country. Everything from the decor to the bar has been designed to create that particular pub atmosphere. It is a bloody good place for a meal or a drink, and I […]
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park & Raindbow Bridge
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After checking out the Folsom Prison Museum, I would recommend heading over to the old powerhouse. This unique old building has been turned into a state historic park and in that it has been meticulously kept up. It is a great way to step back in time and see how this area, around the water, […]
Tower Cafe: Best Breakfast in Sacramento
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The Tower Cafe is one of the best places to eat breakfast in Sacramento. It knows it, as it has thousands of reviews and a line every morning when it opens but it is a well deserved accolade. Everything from the old tower column rising from the antique theater to the beautiful outdoor seating makes […]
Mother Restaurant: Vegetarian Food for Meat Eaters in Sacramento
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Mother describes itself as “great food that just so happens to be meatless,” and I couldn’t agree more, this fantastic little spot in downtown Sacramento has some of the best food I have had in a long time, and it just so happens to be vegetarian. Here is all the information on this spot. Details […]
Sierra Valley Museum of Medical History in Sacramento
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When I was exploring Sacramento, I attempted to visit Sutter’s Fort but it happened to be closed for renovations when I was there. Since I had time to kill before my plane I scoured the internet for something else to do and stumbled upon this unique medical museum. I headed over to check it out […]
California State Railroad Museum: One of the Best Train Museums in the USA
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There’s just something about trains that always makes me excited. Maybe its the human ingenuity of creating these massive monsters, or maybe it is the steam-powered beauty that can be seen in every unique car. Either way I never pass up a opportunity to see them, be it at the Orange Empire Museum, Laws Railroad […]
The California Museum in Sacramento
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As an avid traveler of California, I was apprehensive and excited about visiting the California Museum in Sacramento. I feel like all of my time spent with this state has made me protective of the beauty it holds and I was not sure what to expect when visiting the museum that is dedicated to its […]
