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Listing of Local Attractions and Events

Whether you are a thrill-seeker, a family with kids, a couple searching for adventure, and everyone in between, Sacramento has many attractions to fulfill your needs.

Swimming and Wading Pools in Sacramento

Information on swimming and wading pools in Sacramento, including address, phone number and summer hours.

Free Concerts at Cesar Chavez Plaza

Free Friday night concerts at Cesar Chavez Plaza resumes for the 2008 season, from May 2 to August 15.

Celebrating Pride Week in Sacramento

Celebrate gay pride in Sacramento with these events.

Sacramento Memorial Weekend 2008

Get information on what to do in Sacramento during Memorial Day Weekend.

California State Fair 2008 Concert Lineup

Here’s a list of the performers scheduled to appear at the California State Fair’s Golden1 Stage.

Mother's Day in Sacramento

Here are some ideas on where to take mom for brunch or where to pamper her for Mother's Day.

Cal Expo Profile

Cal Expo is a popular place for concerts, trade shows, consumer expos and other large gatherings. It is also the home of the annual California State Fair and the Cal Expo Sports & Wagering Center. Raging Waters is also next door.

Sacramento Area Cycling Clubs

You don't have to be in Tour de France shape to enjoy cycling in the Sacramento area. Here are some local and regional clubs to help you enjoy cycling.

Top Sacramento Gym Alternatives

Like many, well-intentioned people, they start every year to resolve to get healthy and lose weight. But if you are not fond of working out on a treadmill here are top picks to gym alternatives in Sacramento.

Reliving the Gold Rush at Old Sacramento

Stepping foot into Old Sacramento is like traveling back in time to California’s Gold Rush era. On any given visit, one can see the dirt being kicked up from the hooves of a horse drawing a carriage down the cobblestone streets. Wide and creaky wooden walkways lead up to restored buildings that used to house hotels, saloons and bathhouses. Now these structures are home to a myriad of shops, restaurants and bars entertaining the more than five million visitors to this State Historical Park.

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