Vic's Harbor Machine

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.

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.

Family time is a zoo at the Sacramento Zoo, when you get up close to the wildly inspiring Giraffe Habitat, Tiger Cubs and White-faced Owls. The 14-acre landmark is home to 400 animals and 140 native, rare and endangered species. Catch special events like the Ice Cream Safari and Zoo Parent Picnic. It's a great attraction for family fun.

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.