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Step into Sacramento's nightlife at ultra-chic Mix Downtown. You'll find the best seat in the house is the swanky rooftop lounge with chairs and ottomans arranged in semicircles around blazing fire pits. Signature martinis and handcrafted cocktails flow and superstar DJs spin the hottest dance club sounds.

You'll feel miles from civilization at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, located at the base of the Sierra foothills. The 18,000-acre state park is home to 75 miles of shoreline around Lake Natoma. Camp out, have a picnic in the great outdoors, hike or bike through the hills, or spend a day on the water fishing, boating, or sailing.

Forget about paint by numbers at Sacramento's ArtBeast! This children's drop in art studio has oodles of craft supplies, buckets of paint and creative space for a little artist's hands to create works of art. There's a playhouse for dress up and an outdoor space for snacks and water play.