Deliciously fun times happen at Local Roots Food Tour. Enjoy a guided walking tour around downtown Sacramento's historic neighborhoods and get a behind the scenes look at local eateries. These culinary adventure guides teach you about the city's history and architecture while introducing you to the flavor of its local chefs and tasty cuisines.
Discover secret paths, memorial statues and state history at Sacramento's Capitol Park. You'll exercise your way through the 40 acres of Victorian-style gardens, and along the pathways, you can salute statues like the Civil War Memorial Grove and run up the steps of the capitol building.
Discover the wounded and wild at heart at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to rescued and rejected animals, including bobcats, tigers, monkeys, skunks, raccoons, bears, foxes, miniature donkeys, coyotes, wolves and owls. Spend 45 minutes in a non-zoo environment and leave with a wild respect for wildlife.
Waltz on over to the Strauss Festival of Elk Grove. Sit on the grassy knoll near the river's edge and enjoy the beautifully costumed waltz and polka dancers perform to symphonic sounds of the 32-piece Johann Strauss Jr. and family orchestra. The annual event draws an audience of 30,000, so call ahead and reserve your spot on the lawn.