Sacramento, anyone?

aunt_bea
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:57:01 +0000

My daughter did her internship at the Davis hospital in Sacramento, but before that, all of my children traveled to Sacramento in their 4th/5th grade field trips. The schools in our district went at various times throughout the year.

The fundraising began the year before the trip because no child was ever to be excluded for lack of funds. The school followed the curriculum of the state’s history, so we were provided with guided tours of Sutter’s Fort, the State Capitol, the California State Railroad museum and other places I don’t recall over 4 days.

We camped at the American river in Tents provided by the tour company. (Yeah, that was fun-try getting sleep while trying to be a “chaperone” to sick children, children who have never flown on a plane, spent a night away from their families in 40 degree temperatures, and gabby adult chaperones who didn’t know when to shut it and were not there to help. I continuously thanked the Southwest Airlines staff for putting up with a planeload nightmare. )

When we visited our daughter, we wanted a clean hotel and in direct line with the Sacramento airport, which is quite a distance from town. We stayed at the Hampton Inn- Natamos. Navigating all of the freeways within town takes some practice. Just make sure you understand the I-80.

We liked the “Sauced” restaurant in Downtown Sacramento. Their barbecue is good.

They are trying to revive their downtown area and encourage walkable evenings there, especially on the weekends.

I would suggest you drive into Davis to visit the town (20 minutes from Sac via I 80). It is quaint and has great restaurants and a good feel.

Have a great and safe trip!