Ride a Double Decker Bus, Davis
In Davis there’s an opportunity to ride a double decker bus, which I’ve never seen a kid turn down. To get to the central station, park at the North Entry Parking structure located on Howard Way, just off of Russell Blvd. A parking permit may be purchased at the entry of the structure for $6.00, or you may park at the parking meters on the first level. The parking meters have a time limit of 2 hours...
Aerospace Museum, North Highlands
The Aerospace Museum is a nice museum containing a few cockpits that kids can climb in and some engines on display inside the museum. Outside there are quite a few large military craft, old and new. Most of the year they only have two or three planes open to explore, but three times of the year are “open cockpit” days where they open up virtually all of their aircraft. You can check the days here:...
Capitol Aquarium, Sacramento
Capitol Aquarium, located at the corner of 29th and T streets, this store has been around in Sacramento for more than 40 years. Its hard to find a kid who isn’t interested in fish tanks. Here there are over 500 aquariums, which makes it a wonderland for little ones. Bring quarters to use in the fish food dispenser near the front of the store. There is a built in koi pond (with child-safe gate around...
Sutters Fort, Sacramento
Sutters Fort is located in midtown Sacramento between K and L Streets and 26th and 28th Streets. On Monday – Saturday, bring quarters for the parking meters. Parking is free on Sundays. Adults $4, Youth $2 (ages 6 to 17) and Children under 5 are free. This is a pretty interesting place for the older kid group. You can walk through the fort and see what things may have looked like in the gold miner days.
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Sacramento Train Museum
The California State Train Museum is located on 2nd and I streets in central Sacramento. Parking on the street is only 2 hours max and also pretty hard to find. I recommend the parking structure found on I street (near the dead-end at Front St). The museum is across the street from the parking structure entrance. Becoming a member of caboose club pays for itself after only two trips, so if you live in the vicinity...
