What to do in Central Valley, CA
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San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
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Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch
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Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
What to do in Central Valley
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Palisades Tahoe
Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.
Golden 1 Center
Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Northstar California Resort
When you picture California, sunny beaches, surf, and the sea are sure to come to mind first. Don't forget that snow is falling down on the mountain, making Northstar Ski Resort one of the top destinations when ski season arrives.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.
Emerald Bay State Park
This scenic inlet offers a beautiful beach, island, waterfalls, wreck dives, heritage sites and campgrounds with views over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.
Heavenly Gondola
Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await.
Discovery Park
Discovery Park is just one of the places to see in Sacramento, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
General Sherman Tree
The world’s largest tree by volume, this giant sequoia is more than 2,000 years old. You must see it in place to fully appreciate its colossal size.
Cal Expo
Learn about the events happening in Cal Expo during your trip to Sacramento. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Downtown Sacramento
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.
Montgomery Estates
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montgomery Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Heavenly Valley Creek and Bijou Community Park.
Apple Hill
While visiting Apple Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Apple Mountain Golf Resort and Time Out Spa.
Northstar Village
While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.
Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park might not have many top sights, but Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe and Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
- Central Valley sightseeing tours & attractions
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- Cities to visit near Central Valley
- Heavenly Ski Resort
- Palisades Tahoe
- Northstar California Resort
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- Emerald Bay State Park
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Thunder Valley Casino
- University of California
- General Sherman Tree
- California State University
- Arden Fair Mall
- McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
- California State University-Bakersfield
- Cal Expo Race Track
- California State Capitol
