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 Home of the California State Fair |
1600 Exposition Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95815 United States +1 916 263 3000 http://www.calexpo.com/ |
Located in the Arden area of Sacramento, Cal Expo hosts a variety of concerts and expo shows, a sports wagering center, and the California State Fair. Its venues (18 at the present) are also available for private party rentals. Cal Expo is also home to Raging Waters, a popular water park open during the spring/summer. Check the website for information about upcoming events at Cal Expo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Horse racing at its best |
1600 Exposition Blvd (CalExpo) Sacramento, CA 95816 United States +1 916 263 3000 http://www.calexpo.com |
Located only minutes from downtown, the track features live racing and one of the best TV simulcast off-track-betting facilities in the state. Covered grandstands holding 5,600 fans overlook the one-mile dirt track. Trackside bleachers offer 1,500 additional seats. A ticket costs USD3 and allows you seating in the bleachers or grandstands. Plenty of free parking is available. Pacer fans will enjoy the very popular harness racing featured during the California State Fair from mid-August through Labor Day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Style and care for your hair |
2631, El Paseo Lane Sacramento, CA 95821 United States +1 916 489 8599 http://www.styledbymarissa.com/ |
Hair dresser Marissa at Morgan Taylor's Salon and Spa is well known for her flair. Forget the days of unmanageable, not-so-stylish hair, Marissa will give you a magical makeover with her scissors. The salon uses and promotes only the best of products in the hair care range like Bumble and Bumble, Aveda and Pureology, Wella and Goldwell. Besides coloring, the salon offers hair cut and deep conditioning for dull and lifeless hair for both men and women. Booking an appointment is necessary before you walk in. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The State Fair all year |
1600 Exposition Blvd Sacramento, CA 95815 United States +1 916 263 4200 http://www.calexpo.com |
A year-round amusement park offering pre-teens, teens and adults a dizzying array of rides, games and activities. Try one of the classic State Fair rides like Tilt-A-Whirl, roller coaster, carousel, bumper boats or Ferris wheel. Want more action? Take a spin in a race car or go-kart. A complete indoor arcade features Bankshot Basketball and all the favorite video and pinball games. A batting cage, 36-hole miniature golf layout, mazes and gyms for kids are just a few of the other attractions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular Sacramento Water Park |
1600 Exposition Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95815 United States +1 916 924 3747 http://www.rwsac.com/ |
With summer temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit and up, Sacramento locals flock to Raging Waters for relief from the heat. Featuring slides of dizzying heights, a 800-foot river that lazily travels through the park, and a man-made beach replete with simulated waves, this water park has attractions for the whole family. It is located within Cal Expo and offers season passes for $39.99. Check the website for dates and hours of the park's open season. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Handcrafted Brews & Innovative Grub |
2713 El Paseo Ln Sacramento, CA 95821 United States +1 916 485 4677 http://www.sacbrew.com |
With its microbrewery located onsite you are assured the freshest of nine brews including a tasty pilsner, amber stout and other house brews that vary throughout the year. Early spring each year sees the advent of a few choice barrels of the unique SBC bock beer. Bar food specials include the huge SBC burger, fish and chips and a seafood pizza. The lunch and dinner menu includes specialty entrees, salads, and soups. The brunch on Sundays is excellent and includes unlimited champagne or house microbrews. The Sacramento Brewing Company's Oasis is located in Citrus Heights at 7811 Madison Ave (+1 916 966 6274). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Slides, waves, and surf minutes from downtown |
1600 Exposition Blvd (Cal Expo) Sacramento, CA 95825 United States +1 916 924 3747 http://www.sixflags.com/parks/... |
Sun, water, waves, adventure and fun are the only products of Waterworld. Five waterslides that will send you plunging into a pool of cool water. Kids of all ages will enjoy adventures aboard the interactive pirate ship at Hook's Lagoon. Try body surfing, tubing, or a good-old relaxing float in the three-foot waves of the Breaker Beach wave pool. For the thrill of it, ride the Shark Attack three-person water luge. Daily admission is USD21.99 for adults and USD16.99 for children under 48 inches tall. In addition, there is a USD6 parking fee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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