Things to do in Central Valley

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Sacramento showing an administrative buidling and heritage architecture
Sacramento showing interior views
Sacramento featuring a city and heritage architecture
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What to do in Central Valley


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Areas of Central Valley

Greater Sacremento

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.

Downtown Sacramento
Antique ski wall in the Zephyr lounge. Imagine cruising around on those gems.

Northstar Village

If you're spending some time in Northstar Village, Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola are top sights worth seeing.

Northstar Village
South Lake Tahoe

Lakeside Park

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
Sacramento featuring heritage architecture and an administrative buidling

Central Sacramento

While you're in Central Sacramento, take in top sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

Central Sacramento
Beautiful morning before going fishing. 

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Tahoe Meadows

While Tahoe Meadows isn't home to many top sights, Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe and Lakeside Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tahoe Meadows
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Dollar Point

If you're spending some time in Dollar Point, Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and Skylandia Park are top sights worth seeing.

Dollar Point