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Tours & day trips
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San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Private & custom tours
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Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch
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South Lake Tahoe: Sightseeing Cruise of Emerald Bay
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Heavenly Premium Ski Rental Including Delivery
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Granite Adventure at Quarry Park Adventures Rocklin, CA
What to do in Central Valley
Popular places to visit
Golden 1 Center
Catch an event at Golden 1 Center, and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as biking. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Palisades Tahoe
Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.
Northstar California Resort
When you picture California, sunny beaches, surf, and the sea are sure to come to mind first. Don't forget that snow is falling down on the mountain, making Northstar Ski Resort one of the top destinations when ski season arrives.
Heavenly Gondola
Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.
General Sherman Tree
The world’s largest tree by volume, this giant sequoia is more than 2,000 years old. You must see it in place to fully appreciate its colossal size.
Cal Expo
Learn about the events happening at Cal Expo during your trip to Sacramento. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Discovery Park
Discovery Park is just one of the places to see in Sacramento, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Emerald Bay State Park
This scenic inlet offers a beautiful beach, island, waterfalls, wreck dives, heritage sites and campgrounds with views over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.
Areas of Central Valley
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.
Northstar
While visiting Northstar, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.
Heavenly Valley
While visiting Heavenly Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly California Parking Log.
Northstar Village
If you're spending some time in Northstar Village, Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola are top sights worth seeing.
The Village At Palisades Tahoe
If you're spending some time in The Village At Palisades Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram and Olympic Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Tahoe Paradise
While Tahoe Paradise might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lake Tahoe Golf Course and Adventure Mountain.
