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Sacramento’s moderate climate is perfect for a fun-filled day with the family – including the family dog. We’ve put together a list of five ways to enjoy California’s capital city with your dog.

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1. Take your four-legged friend to a Sacramento dog park

Is your dog’s pent-up energy distracting you from other pursuits? Dogs can run it off at any of nine fenced dog parks in the Sacramento area. The two closest to Downtown Sacramento are Sutter’s Landing Dog Park at 20 28^th St. and Partner Park on Land Park Drive at Fruitridge Road. Remember to bring your own pickup bags.

2. Walk ’n’ wag in the jewel of the valley

Sacramento’s leafy parks beg exploring with your best friend. The jewel in the crown is the American River Parkway, a greenbelt and 32-mile paved multiuse trail with many access points between the Old Sacramento historic district on one end and Old Town Folsom on the other. You could also paw your way over to William Land Park, a 166-acre preserve about a mile south of Downtown Sacramento. Capitol Park around the State Capitol at 10^th and Capitol Mall is dog-friendly, as is local favorite McKinley Park, at 3330 McKinley Blvd.

3. Lay your head

Sacramento’s dog-friendly hotels include the Red Lion Woodlake, situated on a sprawling 19-acre campus offering plenty of room for a walk; the Best Western Sandman; La Quinta; Hilton Sacramento near Downtown and the Sheraton Grand in the heart of the convention district.

4. Chow down

Many Sacramento restaurants allow four-legged companions to join their uprights in dining outdoors – and in Sacramento, a moderate climate means patio dining is available about nine months per year. Café Bernardo and Capitol Garage in the thriving Midtown district are two local favorites. When it comes to local craft brews, Track 7 Brewing Company, a bare-bones but welcoming establishment near Sacramento City College, is the place to go no matter what the weather.

5. Doggy Dash

The biggest canine-centric event of the year in Sacramento is the Doggy Dash sponsored by the Sacramento SPCA. Held on the second Saturday in June at William Land Park, it’s a dog-meet-dog event with more activities than you can shake a stick at, and it attracts more than 5,000 dog enthusiasts each year. Can’t make it? Show your support any time by shopping at the SPCA Thrift Store at 1517 E St. in Downtown Sacramento.

For more tips on things to do with your dog in and around the Sacramento area, check out www.dogtrekker.com, a website devoted to dog-related fun in Northern California.

Whenever people visit Sacramento, there are a few spots that consistently come to mind. Old Sacramento and Tower Bridge are iconic locations in the capital city, but there are far more hidden gems that the locals know and like to showcase.

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Tower Bridge, which is more than 75 years old, remains one of Sacramento's landmarks, and both residents and visitors enjoy taking shots of it from every angle. Tracy Counts took this shot of the bridge at night with cars flashing by, seen only by the streaks of their headlights.

Just across Tower Bridge from Sacramento is West Sacramento, home of the Sacramento River Cats baseball team. The season just kicked off, and the games at Raley Field are always a great time. Go to the ballgame with family, friends or a date and have a blast. The view from the stadium area is also pretty nice, as can be seen in this photo from Leslie Prétot.

When you go see a River Cats game, it's a short walk into Old Sacramento for a dinner or drinks on the river or browsing local specialty shops. While the Sacramento weather is usually bright and sunny, we occasionally get cloudy and rainy days in the winter months, and they can give a different feel to the city, as captured in this shot by Lisa Ouellette.

Most of the time, however, when Sacramentans see clouds, it's far less ominous. Shane Hunt said he likes to check out the cloud reflections in the glass front of the U.S. Bank Tower on Capitol Mall. Capitol Mall connects Tower Bridge to the state Captiol, which is open for tours of the building as well as rotating historical artifacts in the museum. The Capitol Mall Farmers Market is also held on the space, and the Farm-to-Fork Festival will be held on Capitol Mall Sept. 28.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the central business district is William Land Park, which is loved by locals and visitors alike. Attractions within the park include the Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town, but the park itself is an attraction. Bring some birdseed and feed the ducks, or just pass the time relaxing in the sun or the shade. Melissa Rehurek took this photo of one of the fountains in the park with the ducks.

If you're looking to connect with a piece of Sacramento history, a visit to the California State Railroad Museum is in order. You can see numerous locomotives and train cars at the museum, and you can even take a train on one of the museum's excursions. Located in Old Sacramento at 125 I St., it's within walking distance from Downtown Sacramento hotels. History of the railroad may be captured in the museum, but the Sacramento area remains one of the major railroad hubs in the country, and Ulysses Goose Simmons took a photo of this train at the nearby Roseville railyards.

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Festivals: Earth Day Carnival Swanston Community Center April 22 Mon 4pm-6pm Come and enjoy games, activities, snacks, and more. Fun for the whole family!

Festivals: Spring Carnival El Camino Ave. & Del Paso Blvd. April 24-April 28 Wed 4pm-10pm; Thurs & Fri 3pm-11pm; Sat & Sun Noon-11pm Games, rides, and eats provide endless family-fun! There are rides for all ages including bumper cars, tidal wave, and the classic giant Ferris Wheel.

Music: Nashville Concert Series Haggin Oaks Golf Complex April 26-April 28 Fri-Sun 2pm Many of Nashville's brightest singers and songwriters will be providing concerts at the Haggin Oaks Golf Expo this year, including Emily West, Julie Roberts, Lindsay Lawler, Summerlin Road, and Jimmy Wayne.

Theatre: Road to Nirvana Wilkerson Theatre Ongoing-May 5 Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm This play by the Actor's Workshop of Sacramento is a non-stop tale of friendship & sacrifice, down a dark & dangerous road.

Kids & Fam: YMCA's Healthy Kids Day Sacramento Area YMCA April 27 Sat 8:30am-1pm This event features fun, active play as well as educational activities that will inspire kids to carry a spirit of excitement & exploration.

Special Events: Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour Curtis Park Neighborhood April 27 Sat 10am-4pm This tour offers a range of authentic and historic architectural exteriors with equally diverse and artfully designed interiors. The tour is held in Spring so visitors can enjoy delightful weather and new foliage.

Festivals: Wildflower Wonders Soil Born Farms April 27 Sat 10am-5pm This is a showcase of native plants in their natural habitats of the greater Sacramento region.

Festivals: SactoMoFo 6 6th & X Streets, under the freeway April 27 Sat 11am-4pm Sacramentans will enjoy a wide variety of culinary delights served up by over two dozen mobile food vendors at SactoMoFo 6!

Special Events: Sactopalooza Sacramento Turn Verein April 27 Sat 7pm-11pm Active 20-30's annual spring party features Whiskey Dawn, Superlicious, & DJ Rigatony. There'll be drinks, food, & more!

Festivals: Jewish Heritage Festival 20th Street & Capitol Avenue April 28 Sun 10am-2pm Enjoy a street fair in Midtown with live entertainment, food trucks serving Mediterranean fair, shopping, exciting activities for children of all ages, and much more.

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Sacramento offers a wealth of picturesque sights, fun adventures and hidden corners perfect for relaxation. Our most recent fan photos show a variety of some of the things we like to do in the springtime, from boating to performance arts to simply kicking back and relaxing with a latte.

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Sacramento is a city built at the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers, and locals and visitors alike take to our waterways, especially in the warmer spring and summer months. This photo submitted by Tracy Counts shows a boat at the Riverbank Marina.

Another of Sacramento’s strong points is its diversity of locally owned coffee places, which outnumber the larger chain locations. Mattie Allison Doan shared this photo of lattes at Broadacre Coffee, which is a relatively new spot opened in a former bookstore located at 1014 10^th St. in Downtown Sacramento.

There’s no shortage of unique buildings in the Sacramento area, and one that sticks out is the Ziggurat Building across the river in West Sacramento, shown in this photo by Adam Lundt. West Sacramento’s River Walk Park is located near the Ziggurat Building and Raley Field, and it’s one of the best places in the area to get a photo of Downtown Sacramento.

Of course, heading across the river isn’t the only place to get a fantastic shot of Downtown Sacramento. This photo by JHowat Media was taken from the top floor of a publicly accessible parking garage at 14^th and H streets. You can see much of Downtown Sacramento and all the way to Tower Bridge next to Old Sacramento.

Speaking of Tower Bridge, it makes an appearance in this photo submitted by Jessica Bianucci of her friend, Lexi Whaley, who is a local dancer. Sacramento has a wealth of performing arts, from the Sacramento Ballet to numerous theaters showing locally produced shows or Broadway hits. Find out what events will be going on when you stay here by visiting Sacramento 365.

The rivers are great, but swimming pools are just as popular, and this shot of a rooftop swimming pool in Downtown Sacramento comes from Billy’s Market & Deli. While this one is only open to residents of the building, many Sacramento hotels offer outside or rooftop swimming pools. Check our Sacramento hotels website for special rates and events.

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The Sacramento Convention Center teams with Classique Catering to provide your Sacramento meeting group with top-notch customer service and food. Vickie Housholder was promoted last year to General Manager with Classique Catering.  She has worked in sales and operations for 10 years with Classique and is excited to lead the charge for Sacramento’s award-winning full-service caterer.

“We pride ourselves in making art out of food while working within your budget,” she said.

Classique Catering is part of the internationally recognized Centerplate Company, which manages food and beverage service at convention centers, arenas and stadiums around the world.  It is the exclusive caterer at the Sacramento Convention Center and Memorial Auditorium.  Classique Catering also caters for events throughout the greater Sacramento area. Classique has been voted "Best Caterer" by Sacramento Magazine for the past 11 years. 

While Classique does an excellent job planning for your convention or meeting, there is sometimes some food left over, but it does not go to waste.

“A lot of times, there will be events where a company plans on 800 people showing up, and they pay for food for that many, but maybe only 600 show up, leaving us with 200 extra meals,” Housholder said in a Sacramento Press news story.

As a good-neighbor business interested in being green and being a part of the community, any leftover food items that aren't claimed are sent to local homeless shelters and soup kitchens.

Meet Vickie here to learn more about Classique Catering and the services offered for your Sacramento meeting or convention.

Some say getting there is half the fun.  In Sacramento’s case, you can save 100 percent of the fun for when you arrive, because getting here is the easiest part.  We want you to be able to start enjoying great Sacramento attractions, accommodations and experiences as soon as possible.  And there are a variety of quick and easy ways to get here.  You just need to pick one. 

Here are four easy ways to get to Sacramento:

1. By Plane 
   Sacramento International Airport was recently named fourth best airport in North America for customer service by Airports Council International (ACI), the international trade association for commercial airports.  Sacramento International Airport is the gateway to Northern California and the world.  It offers 11 airlines and 130 nonstop flights a day with service to major West Coast cities plus Maui; Honolulu; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Phoenix; New York; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Las Vegas; Guadalajara and more.  In 2012, Sacramento International Airport served 8.9 million passengers.
   
   Sacramento International Airport is located 10 minutes from Downtown Sacramento hotels and attractions.  Related: Top 12 Things You May Not Know About Sacramento International Airport  

2. By Train 
   It doesn’t matter if you are starting out in Northern California or if Sacramento is just another stop on a long Northern California itinerary: Seeing our beautiful region by train is an experience in itself.  Amtrak links Sacramento to the Bay Area, the Central Valley and beyond.  Traveling by train is convenient, scenic and easy.  And our historic train station is located Downtown, steps from Old Sacramento and Downtown Sacramento hotels, shops and attractions.  Click here for more information about Amtrak routes, trains and pricing.  Related: Five Reasons To Travel To Sacramento By Train. 
    
3. By Automobile 
   Sacramento is one of California’s most accessible cities by car.  Whether you are coming to Sacramento from the Bay Area, the coast, the Central Valley or the Sierras, the Sacramento region is easy to access.  While drivers should be mindful of usual rush hour times, Sacramento traffic is far less of an obstacle than many other large California cities.  Also, Downtown Sacramento features a great deal of affordable parking for visitors.  Click here for maps of Downtown Sacramento, the Sacramento region, off-street parking and more.
    
4. By Bus/Motorcoach
5. When you are traveling to Sacramento with your group, we know you pay close attention to how easy and convenient it will be to park and access your motorcoach.  Our Tourism team will work with your group to make sure all aspects of bringing your motorcoach to Sacramento are fully taken care of.   Click here to email the Tourism team about bringing your group to Sacramento by motorcoach.  If you are traveling to Sacramento by Greyhound, you will be able to enjoy our new 10,000-square-foot LEED-certified terminal that features six bus bays, a sleek modern design and an onsite restaurant serving hot meals and snacks.  Related:  All Aboard! Five Ways Sacramento Gives You a Hassle-Free and Value-Added Motorcoach Experience.

    

   California begins here in Sacramento, but we realize that your California itinerary might not.  These 4 ways to get here make it easy to fit Sacramento into your Northern California itinerary.  For more information about Sacramento, please visit us at www.visitsacramento.com.

    

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		Special Events: Now That's a Dress Hyatt Regency Sacramento March 27 Wed 6pm Shop from new & gently used dresses-all for $10, with proceeds benefiting WEAVE!
		Food/Wine: Food Trucks for Fido California Automobile Museum March 28 Thurs 5pm-8pm Join for delicious food, doggie treats for your furry friends, live music by The Bathtub Gins, & lots of other fun!
		Comedy: Kevin Nealon Punch Line Comedy Club March 29-March 30 Fri & Sat 7:30pm & 9:30pm Kevin Nealon, best known for his nine-year stint on Saturday Night Live, has set himself apart from other comedic performers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit, and likeable demeanor.
		Theatre: Greater Tuna Grange Performing Arts Center March 29-April 7 Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm Two actors take on more than 20 characters in this long-running Off Broadway comedy, produced here by Green Valley Theatre Company.
		Music: The Midtown Spring Fling with Mr. December Torch Club March 29 Fri 9pm Come out and catch your spring fever on the dance floor to officially welcome spring with Mr. December, who brings together five diverse talents to create a unique blend of blue soul with a funk-rock twist.
		Sports/Rec: Veggie Chase 5K & Kids' Fun Runs Elk Grove Regional Park March 30 Sat 8am Come dressed as your favorite food & get your run on! After, the Family Fun Festival includes booths, inflatable activities, music, and games.
		Special Events: Living History Easter Bonnet Promenade Sacramento History Museum March 30 Sat 11am-1pm Dress up in your favorite Easter finery to celebrate in high style with a leisurely one-hour stroll through Old Sacramento.
		Special Events: VeloBall Railbridge Cellars Penthouse Lounge March 30 Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates' second VeloBall, Celebrate the Vision, includes an auction, great food, inspiring speakers, and music by Mumbo Gumbo.
		Music: George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Ace of Spades March 30 Sat 7pm Parliament-Funkadelic is a funk, soul, and rock music collective headed by George Clinton known for top-notch musicianship, politically charged lyrics, outlandish concept albums, and memorable live performances.
		Special Events: Easter River Cruises Empress Hornblower March 31 Sun 2pm & 3:30pm Enjoy a one hour cruise of the Sacramento River with the Easter Bunny! Experience the wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty that this historic waterway has to offer.

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The Sacramento region has played a huge part in the history of America.  In Sacramento, nestled in with all of the modern amenities of a world-class city, there is an appreciation for our region’s history and the contributions we continue to make to the American culture.  We are proud to give visitors to Sacramento an all-American experience, showcasing our history, culture and the celebration of our “Old West” heritage.  From our role in the great California Gold Rush and the great American migration to America’s greatest pastime, Sacramento is a true slice of Americana.

Here are 10 Sacramento-area attractions that will show you the best of the Old West, American traditions and all the latest fads.

• Sutter’s Fort - See what was once called the “capital” of a settlement known today as Sacramento. Established in 1839 by John A. Sutter, a German-born Swiss entrepreneur, Sutter’s Fort marks a pivotal point in the history of California and westward migration. The fort was a self-sufficient community that served as Sacramento’s original commerce center, offering supplies and rest to pioneers coming west.  Learn about life in this settlement through costumed reenactments and interactive displays.
   
• Marshall Gold Discovery State Park - Stand in the exact spot where John Marshall discovered gold in 1848, setting off one of the most significant migrations the world has ever seen. The tiny town of Coloma, with its various Gold Rush-era structures and cemetery, is located about an hour east of downtown Sacramento.
   
• Old Sacramento - Step back in time to the days of the Gold Rush.  Against the Sacramento River as a backdrop and set amongst recreated or restored Gold Rush-era buildings, wooden plank sidewalks and horse-drawn carriages are more than 125 boutique shops, restaurants, attractions and museums – all within walking distance of several downtown Sacramento hotels.

• Military Museum – Located within Old Sacramento and other downtown Sacramento attractions, this museum is the official military museum and historical research center of the State of California.  The museum houses more than 33,000 artifacts and a substantial library of archives focusing on California’s rich, but sometimes unknown, military history.

• Caifornia State Railroad Museum - Learn about the building of the Transcontinental Railroad and how trains have shaped people's lives, the economy and the unique culture of California and the West. With 21 meticulously restored locomotives and cars, the museum is widely regarded as one of North America’s finest and most visited railroad museums.

• Sacramento History Museum - The Gold Rush is only part of the story. The Sacramento History Museum is a reproduction of the 1854 City Hall and Waterworks. It explores Sacramento’s city founders, the Gold Rush, industry and more.

• Sacramento Wineries – California is known the world over for its superb wines, and some of its finest are made right here in Sacramento.  From the rustic California Delta to the oak tree-dotted foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Sacramento’s wine region is one of the most diverse and scenic you’ll find anywhere.

• California State Capitol – California’s economy is one of the 10 largest economies in the world.  Laws made in Sacramento play a major part in American politics.  Learn what makes California’s capital tick at the California State Capitol.  Opened to visitors in 1869, the State Capitol features changing museum exhibits and historical rooms offering a view into California’s political past while the rest of the building acts as a “living museum.”

• Raley Field – You can’t get a better American experience that sitting back and enjoying America’s pastime.  Raley Field is the home of the 2008 PCL Champions the River Cats, and it is located within walking distance of Old Sacramento, downtown dining and downtown Sacramento hotels.

• Shopping – We love to shop in America, and Sacramento is home to a variety of shopping destinations that offer a variety of stores to please all types of shoppers.  From big box classic American mall stores to locally owned specialty stores to high-end designer shops, we have it all here in Sacramento.

We are here to help you plan your “All-American” experience in Sacramento.  Contact us for more information about planning a group tour to Sacramento or visit our website for more information.

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		Special Events: Hearts for the Arts Benefit Event The Temp Gallery Feb 26 Tues 6pm-9pm Join over 40 artists as their "heart-works" are auctioned off by David Sobon. Enjoy small bites, wine tasting, and live music by Clemon Charles.
		Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream Sacramento Theatre Company Feb 27-March 24 Wed & Thurs 12:30pm & 6:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm Join for one of the Bard's most beloved plays-a celebration for lovers filled with mischief and moonlight!
		Film: Fashion on Film Premiere Fusion International Arts Center Feb 27 Wed 7pm-9pm See fashion as you've never seen it before in this multi-faceted cinema event. Meet the artists, see live fashion, & enjoy drinks.
		Nightlife: Wolfgang Gartner Sunrise Event Center Feb 28 Thurs 9pm In the often serious world of dance music, it's good to see somebody still having a bit of fun. Meet Wolfgang Gartner, a seasoned veteran of the music industry with a robust discography.
		Nightlife: Das Bootsy LowBrau March 1 Fri 5pm-2am Enjoy liter boots of Weinstephaner as part of Sacramento Beer Week. DJ Whores and a live polka band perform at 9pm. Lederhosen encouraged!
		Music: Thao & The Get Down Stay Down Blue Lamp Lounge March 1 Fri 8:30pm Indie folk band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down bring their sound to Sacramento!
		Sports/Rec: Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk William Land Park March 2 Sat 9am Grab the kids and grab the dog, but leave your pants at home. Run in your underwear while raising awareness of colon cancer.
		Kids & Fam: Dr. Seuss' Birthday Celebration Fairytale Town March 2 Sat 11am-3pm Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with Seuss-themed hands-on activities and crafts. Join for a unique nonstop reading of your favorite colorful, tongue-twisting, rhyming Seuss books.
		Food/Wine: Capital Beerfest Cal Expo March 2 Sat Noon-5pm Celebrate the close of Sacramento Beer Week with one of the largest beer festivals in Northern California. Capital Beerfest attracts almost 90 breweries, including every Sacramento-area brewery.
		Festivals: Sac-Con: Sacramento Comic, Toy, and Anime Show Scottish Rite Center March 3 Sun 10am-5pm This event is a celebration of pop culture entertainment specializing in comic books, toys, video games, Japanese animation, costuming, and much more.

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Sacramento Beer Week kicks off Feb. 22, and there’s a new brewery in town that celebrates Sacramento’s rich beer history through craft beers – New Helvetia Brewing Company.

Located at 18^th Street and Broadway, the brewery, which opened last month, is celebrating its grand opening Feb. 15. Sacramento is America’s Farm-To-Fork capital, and brewery owner David Gull said much of the ingredients in his beers  come from local farms.

“We use local ingredients whenever we can,” Gull said. “Also, when we’re done with our grains, we send them to a local pig farm where they use them as feed.”

Currently, New Helvetia Brewing Company has a lager, an IPA and a stout. There is no bottling operation yet, but beers are available at the brewery, and they will soon be available at Downtown and Midtown Sacramento restaurants such as Mulvaney’s B&L and Dad’s Kitchen.

The name New Helvetia harkens back to the original name of Sacramento when it was settled by the Swiss John Sutter, who built Sutter’s Fort and employed the man who in 1848 discovered gold, launching the famous Gold Rush.

Swiss and German influence combined with the Sacramento area’s rich agricultural lands create an environment perfect for growing hops and other beer ingredients. The Buffalo Brewing Company called Sacramento home until Prohibition and some of its advertisements adorn the walls at New Helvetia Brewing Company.

Gull said his great-grandfather recalled going down to the old Buffalo Brewing Company in its heyday with a bucket and a key to the beer storage area. He'd fill the bucket and take it to his home in nearby Oak Park to have beer for the weekend. The Buffalo Brewing Company's building was later razed, and The Sacramento Bee offices were built on its former site at 21st and Q streets.

Sacramento is once again on the rise as a beer town, with Track 7 Brewing Company and Ruhstaller Beer launching in the city within the past two years, and Beer Week celebrates the best of what the city has to offer.

New Helvetia Brewing Company is housed in an old tortilla factory that moved in 2005, and about 50 people can drink inside, with large windows giving patrons a glimpse into the production facility in the adjacent room. The bar is made with salvaged local walnut, and an enclosed back patio lets patrons drink outside - perfect for about nine months out of the year.

For beer week, New Helvetia Brewing Company will have several events, including a lecture by UC Davis’ “Professor of Foam,” Charlie Bamforth, at 6 p.m. on Feb. 25.

Beers sold on-site are $3 for a 10-oz glass and $4 for a pint. Check the brewery’s website for up-to-date hours and events.