The riverfront setting of Greater Sacramento is ready to explore
Enjoy the area's live music, wineries and festivals with a rental holiday home in Greater Sacramento. This city's sporting events, casino gaming and skiing draw many visitors. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in and around Greater Sacramento
Are you hoping to find top things to see and do in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes Greater Sacramento a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Haggin Oaks Golf Complex (2.1 mi / 3.3 km)
- Cal Expo Race Track (4.7 mi / 7.5 km)
- Sacramento State Aquatic Center (7.7 mi / 12.3 km)
- Roseville Aquatic Complex (9.1 mi / 14.7 km)
- Fairytale Town (9.9 mi / 16 km)
- Sacramento Zoo (10.1 mi / 16.2 km)
Exploring the natural features in Greater Sacramento
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Greater Sacramento is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most stunning sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- American River (3.4 mi / 5.4 km)
- American River Parkway (3.5 mi / 5.7 km)
- American River Bicycle Trail (5.5 mi / 8.9 km)
- Sacramento Capitol Park (8.1 mi / 13 km)
- Discovery Park (8.1 mi / 13.1 km)
- Lake Natoma (9 mi / 14.4 km)
How to get to and around Greater Sacramento
Fly into Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.), the closest airport, located 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from the city centre.
If you're travelling by train, Sacramento Valley Station, Roseville Station and Rocklin Station are the main stations that serve the city. You can see more of Greater Sacramento by catching a ride on the metro at Watt-I-80 Station, Watt-I-80 West Station or Roseville Road Station.