Hotels in Sacramento, CA

As the capital of California, Sacramento is a diverse and exciting destination with natural, historic and cultural attractions. A hallmark of the past, discover the history of this iconic town by visiting Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, said to be where the famous California gold rush began. Explore the ground's museum that features historic furnishings and tools used by gold seekers. We have the best hotels in Sacramento for your stay, whatever the occasion.

Explore the chambers of the Legislature in action and visit the historic rooms of the California State Capitol Museum. You can tour the impressive dome and learn about the Capitol's legendary historical significance to California. The Crocker Art Museum is the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi River and holds one of California's premier local art collections. Here, you'll find one of the largest international ceramics exhibits in the country as well as historic American works of the Gold Rush, European paintings, and classic drawings.

From gold rush to an adrenaline rush, you'll find heart-pounding action down the American River, a popular rafting excursion easily accessible right from Sacramento. Rafting on the South Fork of the American River is a classic California whitewater raft experience with clear blue waters rolling over rocks and boulders that offers a fun day on the water for all ages.  

Located near William Land Park, the Sacramento Zoo is the perfect family-friendly way to spend the afternoon. With nearly 400 wildlife animals, you'll be able to get up close and personal with giraffes, lions, monkeys and more. The surrounding park is full of beautiful walking and hiking trails. This is the ideal place to picnic, bird watch and visit Fairytale Town, a kid-friendly area with a storybook theme, animals for petting, gardens and restaurants.  

Sacramento is home to the California Automobile Museum, a fascinating collection of more than 150 classic cars, muscle cars, race cars, and artifacts. Learn about the history and evolution of the automobile industry while browsing the interesting displays featuring vehicles of all makes and models. 

Visit the Old Sacramento Waterfront, a beautiful sprawling park that celebrates California's Gold Rush of 1849. We have downtown Sacramento hotels nestled along this charming historic district full of attractions like the California State Railroad Museum. This must-see railroad museum is the anchor of the downtown area, where visitors marvel at the sheer size of classic railroad trains and explore the innovation, engineering and history of the evolution of the locomotive.

Spend the afternoon at Paradise Beach, a tucked cove of shallow water where families can swim, picnic and bask in the sun. Located next to California State University, the park is on the bend of the famous American River, offering an escape to nature, right in the heart of the city. Biking and walking trails along the river's edge provide ample opportunities for stunning views of the water and local wildlife, including birds, raccoons and deer. With all the history and activities this city offers, we have the top hotels in Sacramento to host you for a fantastic stay.

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