Things to do in Sacramento?

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Business trip, early August, probably won't have any weekend time at either end of it, so it'll be weekday evenings, and no jaunts to San Francisco to huck rocks at hippies.

Anything worth doing in and close to Sacramento itself? I looked at bike rental, but I can't find anything actually in Sacramento, and it all seems to be Harleys round there anyway.

I know they don't have culture or history or anything there, so is it eateries, ~~strip clubs~~ shooting ranges, staring at funny looking trees, that sort of thing?
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Chinaboy · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Karma :

There is a large river that runs through Sac' and several nice eateries on the banks. The Hard Rock Cafe is also nice to eat in. They have loads of rock memoribilia hanging on the walls which was quite interesting.

Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

It is illegal to kiss a fish in Sacramento.
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neatbik · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Karma :

When gold was discovered in 1848, the rush of people to Sacramento and its surrounding areas was recorded as the largest human migration in history.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

smegballs · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Karma :

Google says there is Sacremento Valley Shooting Centre about 15 miles out of town.

Their range looks varied and lovely.

https://www.sacvalley.org/images/range_map_large.jpg

Pretty cheap too, about $15 for non-members.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Nice idea, but it's run by communists and closes at 5pm. Mad

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rumppole · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Karma :

Sacramento itself is just like any other major city. Gotta be careful too because there are parts of it you wouldn't want to be in at night. The centre itself is as you would expect from any city really. Bars, clubs and restaurants.

If you want to do something slightly more interesting then hire a car. The town of Jackson just east of Sac is one of the oldest remaining gold towns. Its very quaint and lovely with some great little museums and bars.

About an hour and a half drive north east is Lake Tahoe which is well worth the time to visit. Beautiful. Another half hour to the border of Nevada and some great casinos.

About an hours drive south is Santa Cruz. You may know it as Santa Carla from the film 'Lost Boys'. The boardwalk is still exactly as it was in the 80's film and the train bridge they drop off may suprise you a little Smile

In the centre of Sacramento itself you should visit 'Old Sac'. Its been left as it was in western times. Visit also the paddle boat 'Delta King' for a great beer on a fantstic boat with great scenery.

There is also the State Capitol Building. An smaller version of the white house, although just as impressive. Tours are cheap enough.

A quick BART ride into San Francisco for the day is also good. San Francisco has got to be the greatest city on earth. You'll love pier 39, cable cars, chinatown..... the food is excellent.

There are tons of things to do.... hope you have time to enjoy yourself some.

If you get the chance, bob in and say hi to my family who still live in Sacramento. Smile

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Cheers. I don't have time for most of that, but have some Karma

anyway for the Lost Boys info.
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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

As half hour trips are beyond your means then i'd suggest you chuck a few dollars at the porn channels on your motel room TV and amuse yourself while eating a pot noodle.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Wait, they have Pot Noodles in the Colonies now? I retract my statement about a lack of culture.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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