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California State Capitol Park
Sacramento
Capitol Park in Sacramento is a lush 40-acre oasis right in the city.
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Old Sacramento
Sacramento
What is now the Old Sacramento Historic District was the city's waterfront hub during the Gold Rush era. Unfortunately, it was prone to flooding and was wiped out several times before the streets were raised.
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Coarsegold Historic Museum
Coarsegold
The Coarsegold Historic Museum, situated on two acres alongside Highway 41, is the home of a collection of artifacts stemming back to the 1800s.
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Coarsegold
Coarsegold Historic Village in Yosemite Madera County offers a unique experience for both locals and travelers. This collection of shops and services, housed in reproduction false-front Old West buildings, exudes a charming blend of flea market finds and mountain-town quirkiness.
Read moreNimbus Fish Hatchery
Rancho Cordova
The Nimbus Hatchery Visitor Center (not dog friendly) is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends from 9-3 (closed Christmas Day). The raceways (dog friendly) are open from 7:30 a.m.
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Suisun City
Rush Ranch is a 2,070-acre open space in southern Solano County. It is bordered on one side by the Suisun Marsh, a vital component of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary.
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Live like a local in dog-friendly Sacramento
Set along the Sacramento and American rivers, Sacramento offers endless activities and an engaging dog-friendly lifestyle. Mornings start on waterfront trails. Afternoons unfold across sun-kissed parks and restaurant patios. Each evening, serene, stylish hotels invite four- and two-legged guests to…
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Effortless day trips and outdoor adventures
Sacramento sits within a short drive of some of California's most iconic activities, including many delightfully dog-friendly options. It’s easy to choose your own adventure here, whether you'd like to taste small-batch wines, hike ruggedly beautiful trails, survey the state's…
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Settle in and stay a little longer
With so many activities for four-legged VIPs, it's worth lingering longer in Sacramento. Dog-friendly hotels offer generous amenities and comfortable options for every price point. Plus, walkable neighborhoods feature independent shops and dining venues that welcome you like a local…
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Gathering places for pups and people
Some of Sacramento's most dog-friendly spots double as social spaces that connect travelers with friendly locals. By striking up a conversation, you'll often get the inside scoop on the best parks, restaurants, shops and trails for pups. These paw-some playgrounds…
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Start your day the local way
In Sacramento, mornings move at an easy pace. Greet the day on the American River Parkway, where dog walkers can wander for miles, or play fetch in a neighborhood park. From there, swing by one of the city’s many coffee…
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Dog-friendly Sacramento River Delta: where to take your pup
If you're scouting a spring getaway that doesn't require a four-hour drive or a June reservation made in February, point the car east from the Bay Area toward the Sacramento River Delta.
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