American River Canyon Travel Guide
Sacramento
Visit American River Canyon
Things to do
Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours
Athletics Baseball Game at Sutter Health Park
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Sacramento
Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour
Sacramento Puzzling Adventure Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
Calaveras/Tuolumne Digital Wine Tasting Passport
Top hotels in American River Canyon
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Wyndham Sacramento
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
"Our family stay was amazing, 100% recommend. Perfect location to all downtown spots."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Governors Inn Hotel
"The hotel itself is decent for the price. The staff are super helpful, as is the airport shuttle. The rooms are ok, the beds are some of the worst I've ever slept on, including actual dirt and rocks. The wifi never worked at all, the password worked, their router seemed to either not be able to handle ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in American River Canyon
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.
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.
Midtown Sacramento
Discover Midtown Sacramento, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Midtown Sacramento include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and Sacramento Art Complex, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 23rd Street Station.
Arden-Arcade
Arden-Arcade is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to American River Parkway or American River.
Southeastern Sacramento
While you're in Southeastern Sacramento, take in top sights like California Highway Patrol Headquarters or American River, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Power Inn Station or 48th Street Station.
