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Book your tee time at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, located in downtown Sacramento and designed by the legendary golf course architect William Francis Bell. Golfers appreciate the serene golf course with tree-lined fairways, families of deer and abundant wildlife. You won't find a lot of water hazards or bunkers on the course, yet it provides a challenging game.

Pay homage to the first American transcontinental railroad at Sacramento's California State Railroad Museum. Discover vintage railroad locomotives, cars and other equipment. Peek over the counter at the Station Master's ticket office and stand in the waiting area where you'll think you're boarding the next steam horse.

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.

Brave the rapids on a guided American River whitewater rafting voyage through Gold Rush country. The water logged experts at Whitewater Voyages will make sure you and your paddles stay afloat. If you're too tired to go home, spend the night outdoors at their free Adventure Camp with the necessary creature comforts like a warm shower and flushing toilet.