American River Canyon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit American River Canyon
Popular places to visit

Golden 1 Center
Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of California, Davis
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of California, Davis during your trip to Davis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Cal Expo
Learn about the events happening in Cal Expo during your trip to Sacramento. While you're here, you can savour 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.

Sacramento Zoo
Up-close encounters with red pandas and giraffes, as well as a host of activities for children, have made the Sacramento Zoo a family favorite for over 85 years.

California State Capitol
The seat of California’s government also houses an informative museum with an extensive collection of Californian art.
Activities

City Cruises Sacramento: Historic River Cruise

City Cruises Sacramento: Rock the Yacht River Cruise

Mini Golf Experience 9 Hole Course in Sacramento

Shadows, Scandals & Secrets of Sacramento Ghost Tours

City Cruises Sacramento: Alive After 5 River Cruise

Downtown Sacramento Mural and Art Walking Tour
Our pick of the best American River Canyon Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Very close to shopping and to Golden 1.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Kimpton Sawyer Hotel by IHG
Room smells like a new car
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas
It worth your money
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo
A good hotel wish tv worked better
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Vagabond Inn Executive Old Town
clean
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Governors Inn Hotel
Amazing staff overall. The room was clean, the carpets could have been cleaner. Loved the option of having shuttle service to the Airport.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around American River Canyon

East Roseville Parkway
If you're spending some time in East Roseville Parkway, Golfland Sunsplash and Regal UA Olympus Pointe are top sights worth seeing.

Arden-Arcade
Arden-Arcade is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to American River or Country Club Family Billiards.

Rosemont
When in Rosemont and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like K1 Speed Sacramento or American River Parkway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Watt/Manlove Station or Starfire Station.

North Sacramento
If you're spending time in North Sacramento, check out sights like Arden Fair Mall or Haggin Oaks Golf Complex and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Marconi-Arcade Station or Swanston Station.

East Sacramento
When in East Sacramento and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Sutter's Fort State Historic Park or Raging Waters and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 48th Street Station or 39th Street Station.

Central Sacramento
If you're spending time in Central Sacramento, check out sights like Golden 1 Center or Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 29th Street Station or 39th Street Station.
