A Huffington Post Travel Guide To Family Vacations In Sacramento

Ashley Smith
Updated

Family vacations in Sacramento can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation. As part of aHuffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children, here are recommended attractions for those planning Sacramento family vacations.

Old Sacramento

Old SacramentoB.F. Hastings BuildingEagle TheatreBig Four Building

Address:Downtown Sacramento, CA
Phone:916-442-8575
Hours:The neighborhood is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Individual attraction hours vary.
Price:Free to explore the neighborhood. Most attractions carry admission fees.

Funderland Amusement Park

Funderland Amusement Parkvariety of ridesDragon CoasterLog Flumeclassic carousel

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1350 17th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95822

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Sacramento Children's Museum

Sacramento Children's Museuminteractive learning exhibits

Address:2701 Prospect Park, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone:916-952-6852
Hours:Hours vary. Check website for current information.
Price:General admission, $7.00; 60 and older and military, $6.00; children younger than one and museum members, free.

Sacramento Zoo

TheSacramento Zoofeaturesmore than 600 animals. Popular exhibits include the Australian Outback and Tall Wonders (a giraffe exhibit). The Sacramento Zoo is also known for itswork with endangered animals.Snacks and souvenirsare available at Kampala Cafe, Savannah Snacks and Zoofari Market Gift Store.

Address:3930 West Land Park Dr., Sacramento, CA 95822
Phone:916-808-5885
Hours:The zoo is open November through January from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and February through October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price:Weekdays/Weekends and Holidays: General Admission, $10.50/$11.00; senior admission, $9.75/$10.25; children 2 to 11, $6.50/$7.00; children 1 and younger, free.

The Discovery Museum Science & Space Center

The Discovery Museum Science & Space CenterChallenger Learning CenterDigging Up the Past

Address:3615 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95821
Phone:916-808-3942
Hours:The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Price:Members and children 3 and younger, free; teenagers 13 to 17 and seniors 60 and older, $5; Adults, $6; children ages 4 to 12, $4.

California State Capitol Museum

California State Capitol Museumcirca 1869 building

Address:10th and L Streets, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone:916-324-0333
Hours:The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Price:Free.

California State Railroad Museum

A part ofOld Sacramento, theCalifornia State Railroad Museumis one of Sacramento's most popular attractions. The museum features 21 restored railroad cars and locomotives dating back to 1862, as well as a reconstructed 1870s-era Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station.

Address:111 I St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone:916-445-6645
Hours:The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Price:Adults, $9.00; youths ages 6 to 17, $4.00; children 5 and younger, free.

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