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 Highway to the Danger Zone |
5934 Price Avenue (near Watt Avenue & Roseville Road) Sacramento, CA 95652 United States +1 916 643 3192 http://www.aerospacemuseumofca... |
Aviation or military buffs can spend hours at this museum. Planes of U.S. military significance from World War II to the present day are on display. Actual resoration projects are undertaken here. If you look around you might be lucky enough to see one of the F-117 Stealth Fighters sometimes serviced at the base. Tables are available for picnics, and a gift shop is full of fun souvenirs. See website for museum news, admission pricing and more. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Celebrations in bronze |
1021 R St Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 444 2787 / +1 916 447 2781 http://www.artfoundryinc.com/ |
Are you interested in bronze art or casting? This gallery is devoted to a variety of unusual bronze works. Casting demonstrations are provided at 8p as part of its participation in the Second Saturday art walk. Works by local artists in many metallic-based mediums are always on display as well as for sale. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Intimate theater |
2711 B St Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 443 5391 |
B Street Theater has 140 seats and provides audiences with an intimate or in-your-face experience. Founded by brothers, Buck and Timothy Busfield, the theater is dedicated to premiering diverse new works. Buck is famous for his role in Field of Dreams, Sneakers, and, more recently, TVs The West Wing. Buck has written some of the plays and Timothy directs various in-house productions. Since the plays change frequently, it is best to call for the listing of plays and times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Broadway Musicals Under a Tent |
1419 H Street Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 557 1999 http://www.californiamusicalth... |
Among the then-unknowns who performed in Sacramento on their way to stardom were Madeline Kahn, who graced the 1969 production of Show Boat, and Joel Grey, who played Huck Finn in Tom Sawyer. Over the years, more than 150 musicals have graced the round Music Circus. The season runs yearly from mid-July to late-August. Shows sell out quickly, so it is best to call early for tickets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Native California culture |
2618 K St Sacramento, CA 95816 United States +1 916 324 0971 http://www.parks.ca.gov |
Located next to Sutter's Fort, this museum displays history from the Native American perspective. View intricately woven baskets, ceremonial dance regalia, sacred objects, headdresses, native instruments and other cultural items used by California's native people. Themes surrounding the natural world and its connection to the spiritual world add a rich contrast to the exhibits. Enjoy self-guided audio tours, which are activated by pushing indicated buttons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Largest train museum in the country in Old Town |
111 I St Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 445 6645 http://www.csrmf.org/ |
This is the largest train museum in the country. Dedicated to accuracy and detail, the California State Railroad Museum, located in historic Old Sacramento, recreates the golden days of American railroading circa 1849. Adults and kids alike can wander for hours among restored locomotives, cars, bridges and railroad equipment. Indoor and outdoor displays bring to life rail travel during the Gold Rush Era. Admission for adults are $8; youth ages 6-17 are $3; and children ages 5 and under are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Diverse entertainment choices |
6000 J St Sacramento, CA 95819 United States +1 916 278 6011 http://www.csus.edu |
This leafy campus offers a variety of entertainment and sports for spectators, as well as diverse recreational opportunities. The annual Festival of the Arts (various venues campus-wide, including the University and Playwrights Theaters) attracts artists from around the world. Visual artists, as well as film animators, sculptors, dancers and classical and jazz musicians, present their work at the Festival. Running trails wind through the wooded campus on the southern bank of the American River. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Adventuresome renditions |
1300 North Street Sacramento, CA 95819 United States +1 916 929 6655 http://www.camelliasymphony.org |
If you like orchestras and symphony-style music, you will enjoy this award-winning orchestra. This community orchestra was established in the early 60s and is known for its adventuresome renditions of popular classical works. Its season includes five subscription concerts and a free public concert held each Mother's Day at Sunrise Mall. Because the concert series is performed at various locations, and performance dates vary as well, it is best to call for exact dates and location. Concert tickets range in price so visit the website for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tough but Beautiful Course |
1111 Catta Verdera Road Sacramento, CA 95648 United States +1 916 645 7200 http://www.cattaverdera.com/ |
The lush narrow fairways, lined by very mature oak trees in between meandering creeks and rock outcroppings, make a score of par-72 a stern test for the best. While the course is new, the designer's sensitivity to natural elements, and hazards, gives it the visual appeal of a much older course. Greens fees are $45 on the weekdays and $60 on the weekend. Cart rental is $15. The course has a dress code. All men must wear shirts with a collar and blue jeans are not allowed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Digital sound and rocker chairs |
6233 Garfield Ave (Interstate 80 at the Greenback exit) Sacramento, CA 95841 United States +1 916 338 1982 http://www.centurytheatres.com... |
This theater is conveniently located with easy on- and-off access to Interstate 80. It has 16 screens featuring digital sound. The interior is comfortable with rocker chairs, and its stadium seating provides a great view of the screen. The concession area has more than traditional cinema snacks and features a cafe with coffee drinks, ice cream, nachos and more. The bargain show prices are before 6pm, Monday through Friday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Game room and 16 screens |
9349 Big Horn Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95758 United States +1 916 683 5290 http://www.centurytheatres.com/ |
This theatre has 16 screens and digital sound. The stadium-style seating provides a great view of the movie. The lobby features a game room, which is a good place for the children to unwind before a movie. If you like to munch during the movie, the concession area has a variety of typical movie theatre snacks. The bargain show prices are lower before 6pm Monday through Friday, and before 2pm on the weekends and holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Parking validation and seven screens |
445 Downtown Plaza Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 442 7000 http://www.centurytheatres.com/ |
This theatre is a good place to relax after a day of shopping at the Downtown Plaza or sightseeing in Old Sacramento (Old Town). All of its seven screens feature digital sound. Although this is an older theatre, the seats are comfortable and the stadium-style seating allows for a great view of the screen. The concession area features typical movie theatre snacks of popcorn, candy and drinks. The bargain show prices are lower before 6pm each day, including holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cafe and 14 screens |
1590 Ethan Way Sacramento, CA 95825 United States +1 916 922 7044 http://www.centurytheatres.com/ |
This theatre features 14 screens with digital sound. The stadium-style seating provides for a great view of the screen, and the rocker chairs are comfortable. If you want more than typical concession snacks, this is the theatre for you. The refreshment area features a cafe with food choices from ice cream to nachos. The bargain show prices are lower before 6pm, Monday through Friday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Renovated repertory movie theater |
1013 K Street Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 442 7378 http://www.thecrest.com/ |
Built in the 1940s from the remnants of a closed movie theater, The Crest's beautiful gilt interior swoops and soars in an Art Deco style. Now subdivided into three theaters and equipped with modern technology, the features are anything but mainstream. You can see Hitchcock, animation festivals, 50s science fiction, and almost any movie made in the last century. The Crest also hosts a wide array of comedy acts, concerts, and political events, and it can be rented for private parties. The long and colorful history of this venue is shown in the collection of theatre memorabilia and artifacts on display in the lobby. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The oldest art museum is located downtown |
216 O St Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 264 5423 http://www.crockerartmuseum.org |
Founded in the 1870s, this is known as the first art museum in the West. The historical building with hand-carved doors, ornate walls and parquet floors, creates a gorgeous backdrop as impressive as the art. The art includes the Gold Rush, Victorian and European masters and contemporary works. The museum hosts art talks, classical concerts, jazz concerts, and tours (afternoons and weekends). A gift shop is also available. Admission is USD6 for adults; USD4 for senior citizens; USD3 students; children under six are admitted free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sacramento United States |
The focal point of downtown is the Review © 2007, Wcities |
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IMAX and 3-D |
1211 K St Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 443 4629 http://www.imax.com |
The 400-seat theatre features movies and films with breathtaking images captured in such a way as to make the audience feel they are experiencing the scene first-hand. The films and documentaries are projected on a six-story-high screen with 12,000 watts of digital wrap surround-sound. The 3-D films are viewed with special 3-D glasses. A concession area offers sandwiches, bagels, hot dogs, popcorn, coffee, tea, water and sodas. Call for a listing of films and show times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History entombed |
1000 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818 United States +1 916 448 5665 http://www.oldcitycemetery.com/ |
More than 20,000 pioneers from the Gold Rush era (1840s) "rest in peace" here, including John A. Sutter, Jr. (founder of Sacramento), Edwin Bryant Crocker and Mark Hopkins (two of the "Big Four" of railroading). This well-maintained Historic City Cemetery was established in 1849. You will find fresh air, beautiful flowers, art sculptures and historical facts. You can easily spend several hours exploring the history entombed on this 28-acre site. Self-guided tour maps are available at the entrance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Transportation and entertainment hub |
K Street (From sixth to 12th streets) Sacramento, CA 95814 United States |
Starting at the fountains and grove of dwarf palms outside the Convention Center at 13th and K Streets, the mall extends six blocks west to the Downtown Plaza. Along the way there are two specialty movie theaters (Esquire IMAX and The Crest, a renovated repertory theater), diverse shops, bars, sidewalk cafes and restaurants. Through the years, artists have graced some of the old buildings with murals. A Regional Transit train periodically interrupts the life of the mall to pick up and drop off commuters and shoppers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Sacramento's Icon for Music |
1901 10th St Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 443 9751 http://www.theoldironsides.com |
When it comes to live local music, "Old I" is a Sacramento icon. Many famous bands started here, including Cake, Catfish and the Crawdaddies, and Mick Martin. Sometimes crowded, sometimes intimate, this bar features historical photos on the wood-paneled walls. The stage is in an adjoining room so patrons can usually find a booth in which to talk over the music if they choose. Full bar service is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sacramento United States |
Since its humble beginnings as a tent city, Sacramento's fate has been intertwined with its namesake, the Sacramento River. Today, Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taste the Old West in Old Town Sacramento |
1101 Second St (between Front and Second streets) Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 264 7777 http://www.oldsacramento.com |
For a taste of the Old West, complete with dirt and cobblestone streets flanked with wide wooden sidewalks and "Bonanza"-style buildings, visit Old Sac. Tour the historical four blocks in a horse-drawn carriage or take a ride on a riverboat. Bustling with activity, this place offers tourist shops, museums and antique trains. On weekends you can usually hear Cajun, blues, or folk music in one of several saloons and restaurants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Fine dining on a riverboat |
1000 Front St (Old Sacramento) Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 441 4440 http://www.deltaking.com/pilot... |
This is a popular restaurant located on the restored Delta King paddlewheel riverboat. The view of the Sacramento River is scenic and the dining is elegant. The interior has polished hardwood and brass, seafaring art and memorabilia. Seafood, steaks, chicken and pasta dishes are staples of the menu; start your meal with a fancy Caesar salad prepared at your table. Mixed drinks, beer and wine are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Megaplex |
3561 Truxel Road Sacramento, CA 95834 United States +1 916 419 0200 http://www.regalcinemas.com/ |
This theatre offers a variety of movies on its 16 screens. The seats are comfortable and each theatre has digital sound. The lobby has a cafe serving frozen lemonade and other goodies, as well as a concession area offering popcorn and traditional movie snacks. Check the website for schedules, ticket information and other details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Professional classical and contemporary ballet |
1631 K St Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 552 5800 / +1 916 552 5803 http://www.sacballet.org/ |
Founded more than 40 years ago, Sacramento's professional ballet company presents a variety of traditional favorites and contemporary ballet choreography. The Nutcracker production runs for a month before Christmas and features 30 professionals and 420 Sacramento children in the extravaganza. Swan Lake and Romeo & Juliet are seasonal favorites as well. The artistic director also choreographs original interpretations, which challenge the dancers, many of whom begin as apprentices and then move into the starring roles over a period of years. Call for show times and ticket prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Sacramentos plushest theatrical venue |
1100 14th St Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 264 5181 |
Next to the Sacramento Convention Center at the eastern end of the K Street Mall, this theater is home to the Sacramento Opera. The local ballet company also performs here, as well as traveling companies performing Broadway hits. There are also many other quality entertainment events featured, from stand-up comedy to rock bands. The theaters configuration can also be changed to accommodate a 6,500-seat exhibitors' area. Ample parking, as well as several cafes and nightspots, are within easy walking distance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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West coasts premier jazz festival in Sacramento |
2787 Del Monte Street (Venues held in Old Sacramento and Midtown) Sacramento, CA 95691 United States +1 916 372 5277 http://www.sacjazz.com |
This is the largest Jazz Festival on the West Coast. More than 125 bands hailing from countries all over the world will invade Old Sacramento for this event. Since the festival's founding in 1974, the emphasis has been on traditional jazz forms like Dixieland. In addition, there are free shuttle buses operating between the various jazz centers. Four-day tickets are USD 80 for adults and USD 40 for children under 17. However, ticket prices increase as the festival gets closer, so check the website for details and buy in advance! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Monarchs WNBA basketball near downtown |
One Sports Parkway (Arco Arena) Sacramento, CA 95834 United States +1 916 928 0000 http://www.wnba.com/monarchs |
The WNBA Sacramento Monarchs boast one of the best backcourt combinations in the league, bolstered by point-guard Ticha Penicheiro and center-forward Yolanda Griffith. The Monarchs play the summer WNBA season, May-August, at the beautiful Arco Arena. The Monarchs, as well as the Sacramento Kings, are owned by the Maloof family. Ticket prices range from USD10-USD 34.50. Arco Arena is located five minutes north of downtown Sacramento. The season runs from May-August, game times vary so call for the schedule. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charming mysteries and elegant dining |
1000 Front St Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 443 3600 http://www.deltaking.com/ |
You are enjoying a three-course gourmet dinner aboard the elegant Delta King, afloat in the Sacramento River, when all of a sudden there is a flash, a loud bang and the scent of gunpowder fills the room. As a seemingly-random diner falls to the floor, various characters in the dining room begin acting very suspiciously. You have just entered the Suspects Dinner Theater zone and for the next two hours you will be wondering Whodunit? This is only one of the productions mounted by the Delta King Company. Tickets are $39.50 per person and reservations are recommended. There is also an overnight package offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Intimate experimental theater |
1901 P St Sacramento, CA 95816 United States +1 916 444 8209 http://www.thistle-dew.net/The... |
There is plenty of entertainment in this cozy, converted Victorian mansion in midtown Sacramento. The theater space has a living room feel to it; there are only 39 seats. Many plays performed on the intimate proscenium stage are one-act productions. Some of these plays are written with the intimate dimensions of the theater space in mind and to promote audience interaction. As the name implies there are desserts such as delicious cheesecakes, tortes and big cookies. No alcohol is served. Reservations are required, so check the website for information about upcoming performances and purchasing tickets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sactown's blues near downtown |
904 15th St Sacramento, CA 95814 United States +1 916 443 2797 http://www.torchclub.net/ |
The Torch Club has been a landmark for the blues scene since its establishment in the 1930's. Conveniently located in midtown Sacramento, it offers patrons the chance to get their drink and dance on to live performances from popular blues bands almost every night of the week. Check the website for information on upcoming shows. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Artistic and foreign films |
2508 Land Park Drive (Broadway and 16th Street) Sacramento, CA 95818 United States +1 916 442 4700 http://www.thetowertheatre.com/ |
This theatre is a Sacramento landmark. Its exterior is reminiscent of a typical 1950s movie theatre, and its interior is a showcase of movie memorabilia. Occasionally, the theatre will show a just-released film on one of its three screens; however, it is known more for showing artistic and foreign films. Ticket prices depend upon the film and time of showing. After a movie, you can walk next-door to the Tower Cafe for lunch or a late night snack. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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