Nevada City is 60 miles northeast of Sacramento via I-80 and Highway 49 — a Gold Rush–era downtown with Victorian brick buildings, the oldest theater on the West Coast, and the Miners Foundry still operating since 1859.
Lodi sits 35 miles south of Sacramento with more than 100 wineries and old-vine Zinfandel going back a century-plus. A practical guide to spending a day tasting at four of the best.
Twenty minutes south of Sacramento, Clarksburg wine country sits along the Sacramento River Delta. Here are four tasting rooms worth making the drive for.
Three choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms within an hour of Sacramento — Davis Ranch in Sloughhouse, Snowy Peaks in Foresthill, and Guthrie Tree Farm — with verified addresses, what to expect, and tips for the visit.
Denio’s Roseville Farmers Market & Swap Meet is a Sacramento-area institution — open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, free admission, and packed with produce, vintage finds, and food. Here’s what to know before your first trip.
The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge sits 70 miles north of the city and draws hundreds of thousands of migratory waterfowl each fall and winter. Here’s how to visit, what to expect, and why November is the right time to go.
Auburn State Recreation Area is 45 minutes from Sacramento on I-80 and one of the best places in the region to see actual fall color. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
Lake Tahoe ski resorts sit 90 minutes to 2.5 hours from Sacramento. Here’s what you need to know for the 2026-27 season: opening dates, pass options, and which resort fits your trip.
Victorian Christmas Nevada City 2026 runs five evenings in December — Sundays Dec 6, 13, and 20 plus Wednesdays Dec 9 and 16. Here’s what to expect, how to park, and which date to pick.
