Sights—The shops, historic buildings and riverfront in Old Sacramento State Historic Park; the California State Capitol Building.

Museums—Restored locomotives at the California State Railroad Museum; the collection of Western landscapes at the Crocker Art Museum.

Memorable Meals—A demonstration dinner at The Kitchen; homemade pasta at Biba; banana cream pie at Frank Fat's; excellent French-California cuisine on the patio of Slocum House.

Late Night—Award-winning microbrews at River City Brewing Company; a glass of wine and people-watching at Public Market Bar; listening to funky blues at the Torch Club.

Walks—An after-dinner stroll in the fresh air along the Old Sacramento Riverfront; a self-guided walking tour through architecturally distinct Midtown; hiking or biking the verdant American River Parkway.

Especially for Kids—Living History Days at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park; a tour of the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield; the Sacramento Zoo, Funderland and Fairytale Town at William Land Park.