Feel the purple passion at a Sacramento Kings professional basketball game! Loyal fans have filled the stands at Power Balance Pavilion, formerly known as the Arco Arena, since 1985 to cheer the only team in the big-four sports league in the River City. Slamson the Lion is the Kings mascot, and the Kings Dance Team brings excitement to every game! Get your tickets to see the Kings battle on the court with some of the NBA's finest.
Tree huggers unite at the Sacramento Capitol Park. Thousands of species of trees occupy the park, some of them as old as Thomas Jefferson. The capital state park is home to majestic red oak trees, hundreds of unusual plants, and well manicured gardens that wind through the popular pathways used by local walkers and joggers. This park is California's rendition of an outdoor paradise.
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.
History lives on at the California State Capitol Museum, Sacramento's architectural masterpiece and symbolic story teller of the great state. History buffs and the politically inclined can watch the legislative process in action and view famous Hollywood governors' portraits and their historic chambers. History buffs will appreciate this attraction.