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Things to do in Sacramento: 2 local trip ideas

2 ready-made day trips in Sacramento, California: family and foodie. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.

FamilyFoodie
Family trip

Sacramento Family Fun

5 stops · about 7 hr 15 min of stops · ~$212 per person

Enjoy a seamlessly routed family day in Sacramento, starting with a cozy neighborhood breakfast, transitioning to a day of historic and outdoor play, and ending at a massive, kid-friendly outdoor beer garden.

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    Meet & Eat

    3445 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818, USA
    Meet & Eat, Sacramento

    Try the legendary blueberry pancakes or a breakfast burrito on the leafy, family-friendly patio.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$45 per person · Directions
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    Fairytale Town

    3901 Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA
    Fairytale Town, Sacramento

    A short walk or drive south; kids can run through 25 play sets based on classic nursery rhymes.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$32 per person · Directions
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    La Bou Bakery & Cafe

    4400 Del Rio Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA
    La Bou Bakery & Cafe, Sacramento

    An easy, casual lunch spot right across the street from Land Park featuring kid-pleasing paninis and soups.

    ★ 4.2 on Google · about 45 min · ~$30 per person · Directions
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    California State Railroad Museum

    125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
    California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento

    Head straight north to Old Sacramento to explore massive, beautifully restored locomotives.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$40 per person · Directions
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    Drake's: The Barn

    985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA 95691, USA
    Drake's: The Barn, Sacramento

    Cross the gold Tower Bridge for wood-fired pizzas, lawn games, and plenty of space for kids to run.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$65 per person · Directions
Foodie trip

A Walkable Foodie Day in Sacramento

5 stops · about 6 hr of stops · ~$155 per person

Explore the vibrant, highly walkable heart of Midtown Sacramento on a curated culinary journey from breakfast to dinner.

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    The Morning Fork

    1111 21st Street, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
    The Morning Fork, Sacramento

    Start your day with retro diner vibes and farm-to-fork twists on classic breakfast plates.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates

    2413 J St #120, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates, Sacramento

    Walk just a few blocks over to sample world-class macarons and artisanal chocolates from an acclaimed pastry chef.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 30 min · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Camellia Coffee Roasters

    1200 R St Ste 130, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
    Camellia Coffee Roasters, Sacramento

    Grab a mid-day pick-me-up here; try their signature, velvety Horchata Cold Brew.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 45 min · ~$10 per person · Directions
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    The Rind

    1801 L St #40, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
    The Rind, Sacramento

    Indulge in a cheese-centric lunch featuring artisanal grilled cheeses and perfectly paired wines.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$30 per person · Directions
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    Mulvaney's B&L

    1215 19th St, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
    Mulvaney's B&L, Sacramento

    End your night with a quintessential, high-end farm-to-table dinner in a historic firehouse.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$75 per person · Directions

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