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.
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.
Extreme thrill seekers hang around Sacramento's Bungee Adventures and free fall into exhilarating freedom. Take the plunge from 150-foot to 1,200-foot high trees, bridges, and rocks in remote areas in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada Mountains between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. Bungee Adventures run jumps every weekend and you must be 18 or older to enjoy the extreme sports experience.
Who said original art work has to break the bank? The Sacramento Arts Festival lets you shop works by 225 of America's best artists and craftsmen for great art finds at reasonable prices. Nibble on ethic cuisines and tap your feet to the non-stop jazz music from local-area bands.