What to do in Central Valley, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

Central Valley
Sacramento featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture
Sacramento showing interior views
Sacramento featuring a city and heritage architecture
Kings Beach State Recreation Area which includes landscape views and general coastal views

Central Valley Attractions

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Places of interest in Central Valley

Central Valley is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Central Valley, and make it a breeze to explore Central Valley and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Central Valley to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Central Valley, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Central Valley.

Central Valley attractions

Central Valley has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Central Valley to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Central Valley.

Looking for things to do in Central Valley can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Central Valley or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Central Valley attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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What to do in Central Valley


Popular places to visit

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Greater Sacremento

Downtown Sacramento

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Sacramento. Top attractions like Golden 1 Center and K Street Mall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 8th & H/County Center Station or 7th & I/County Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Sacramento
Sacramento featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Central Sacramento

If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

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Lakeside Park

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Lakeside Park might not have many top sights, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Gondola are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lakeside Park
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Dollar Point

While visiting Dollar Point, you might make a stop by sights like Tahoe City Field Station and Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area.

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North Natomas

If you're spending some time in North Natomas, Sleep Train Arena and Natomas Town Center are top sights worth seeing.

North Natomas
Fort Sutter State Historical Park which includes interior views

Midtown Sacramento

4/5(1 area review)

Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and State Indian Museum, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.

Midtown Sacramento

 

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