Things to Do in Sacramento with Kids
THE 10 BEST Sacramento Things to Do with Kids
Things to Do in Sacramento with Kids
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What travelers are saying
- DREW RGlasgow, UK351 contributionsHad a great time visiting. Only disappointment was being a weekday so missed out on the train ride as its only weekends. You can sit in the cab of steam loco, walk through dining and sleeping cars. Staff are excellent, polite. Informative and always take time to answer any questionsWritten March 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Travel30880121324Las Vegas, NV9 contributionsI did visit Sacramento some yrs ago, many things are the same, some things are new. Old Sacramento can easily be in a western movie 👍. It's best to stop by on a Sat & Sun ( to ride a steam engine (train offer audio & visual tours. There's plenty of things to do in Old Sacramento as well anywhere in Sacramento.Written December 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bluebeansNew England, ND60 contributionsI enjoyed my indoors tour of the Capitol. Our guide was well informed and funny, if a bit rote. Be sure to see the portrait gallery of governors, especially Jerry Brown's startling choice. Most of us non-Californians probably don't know the governors of other states, and yet most of us probably know the names of most of California's recent governors (Reagan, Brown, Schwarzenegger, and more). Very interesting to see the different styles of portraiture and how they (at least in recent times) reflect the leaders' personalities. Staff are friendly and helpful, and bathrooms available.Written November 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tony KMoreno Valley, CA740 contributionsWe parked at Beals Point recreation area on a beautiful sunny spring day and unloaded our E-Bikes and rode 19 miles down to Nimbus Dam overlook on Lake Natoma and back. It’s a really nice paved multi use trail, scenic and although downhill from Folsom it’s a pretty gentle slope. We would like to come back and explore/ride more of it. It said 32 miles to Old Sacramento.Written April 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DREW RGlasgow, UK351 contributionsThe vintage cars are quite magnificent. Some of the 70s era a bit cringeworthy. There were two cars open and available to sit in if you so wished. Polite informative staff too.Written March 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bluebeansNew England, ND60 contributionsThis is a beautiful park right in the middle of Sacramento, with much to see, from many memorial and honorific sculptures, to a native plant garden, to an amazing rainbow display of roses (even in winter), at least one redwood, cacti ... and more. I tried to take one of the free public tours; after a late and glitchy start, I'm glad I persisted as the tour guide (once located) was generous with his time and knowledgeable. If you take the tour, you'll learn historic and cultural facts you never could otherwise. But if you can't take the tour, still visit: just walking and enjoying is worthwhile. The park is full of benches and is a nice place to sit, contemplate, and enjoy lunch or coffee. It even has public bathrooms. Yes, I encountered some of Sacramento's homeless, but as a solo female everyone was respectful and nobody bothered or approached me at all, so please don't let that put you off. From here if you have the energy you can walk down the Capitol Mall all the way to the Old Sacramento area.Written November 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alice D63 contributionsMy friends and I attended Mass on Sunday morning while visiting Sacramento. The sanctuary is awe inspiring. The priest gave a great message and personally greeted the worshippers after the service. It's well worth a visit to see the sanctuary without attending a service.Written May 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SergeGTSAuburn, WA315 contributionsThis place is a dream for kids.
Even if the kids don't know most of the stories, its a park with a ton of different playgrounds. VERY affordable fun for little kids.Written December 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - pchnmainLA/OC766 contributionsSo, let's start with some basics:
The only original remaining structure of Sutter's Fort is the "main building"--a two story structure in the center of the complex. It was built between 1841 and 1843. Everything else at "Sutter's Fort State Historic Park" is a reconstruction, based on historic documentation.
Entry is $5 for adults; $3 for ages 6 to 17; and children enter for free. Sutter's Fort State Historic Park does not have its own parking lot. Metered city parking is available on 26th and K streets, and there are several public parking lots in the vicinity.
It has been 25 years since my last visit. Since then, a lot of re-construction and restoration work has been performed. There are a more displays and demonstrations than I remember. (Coincidentally, school field trips were taking place during my visit. I kept my distance, but was able to observe staff and volunteers give their presentations and conduct their demonstrations.)
If you're interested in history, Sutter's Fort is well worth the visit. Everyone can walk away with from their visit with a number of different of interpretations, based on context of analysis.
BTW ... The State Indian Museum is adjacent to the Fort. If you have the time, you can tour that museum for a separate admission fee.Written June 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sarah R1 contributionThe American River is the reason I moved here 10+ years ago. Gorgeous and peaceful.
Until you get on parkways. The bicyclists who ride the shared paths on the rivers parkway are psychopathic and assault people daily. Parks service and police can’t be bothered. I have seen them run into dogs, people, and children on both the paved and dirt paths. Then they yell at the injured for being in “their way”. Pedestrians first is not a law recognized by these maniacs.
I would highly recommend you practice P.E.A.C.E (people engaging against cyclists extremism) by bringing pepper spray on your walks or wielding a stick to create distance between yourselves and the tires.
California is a stand your ground state and you can legally pepper spray people trying to assault youWritten March 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mrt1955Healdsburg, CA947 contributionsWent here for a walk and had such fun. There was a car show going on and we got to see over 100 cooly done retro vehicles. The park is well shaded so you can walk comfortably even in warmer weather.
We had a great time and we didn't even see the Fairyland part or the Golf Course...an amazing location!Written June 4, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Esther BolmanskiChico, CA73 contributionsThe Bad: You have to buy your tickets in advance online. You can not buy at the zoo itself. You have to purchase tickets for the train rides and carousel via credit or debit card. For the store, you can only pay with card. As for the food and drink vendors, I am not sure if they only take card because we did not partake. Covid-19 has put a damper on things all around.
The Good: Sacramento Zoo went above and beyond to help me get tickets for my son and I to visit the zoo. He had traveled all the way down from Chico and I had made the mistake of not buying tickets right away. Lesson learned. The animals are well cared for. The animal exhibits are on plentiful. The Zoo is clean and well sanitized. The employees are professional. Over all, we really had an amazing day and we can’t thank Sacramento Zoo for making it happen. ❤️Written March 15, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sarah W8 contributionsNice little place with interesting exhibits! I expected the gold rush info, but was pleased to find a walk-through mine replica to make it more interactive for kids. I didn't necessarily expect the other exhibits, which today included tattoos and low-rider bikes (new to me)! A couple of school groups were in attendance, but it was easy for us to work around them. Would have preferred a lower ticket price ($10 adult, $5 kid) but you know, inflation.Written April 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bich-Ngoc Nguyen3 contributionsWe used to take our dog Homer for a walk, once in a while we brought our lunches there. You'll meet other friendly dog owners, cyclists and runners too. The Rose Garden there is the main attraction, there are plenty of nice picnic tables. It's just nice to be there, unwind relax...Written March 28, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA17,135 contributionsIt's a gaudy icon, very noted from many angels as the towers are high and there are exposed along the river. The bridge takes you from West Sac into the center of town and is a nice way to approach downtown.Written July 10, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
