Quick Summary:
- Sacramento is located at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers and is best known as the home of the prestigious University of California Davis and Sacramento State University.
- Visitors can tour the California State Capitol Building for free or take free self-guided tours of the area's Jelly Belly Factory.
- For lower-cost access to attractions, visitors can use the city's SacRT transit system, which offers bus and light rail services.
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The California State Capitol Museum
Sacramento's Historic City Cemetery
Wide Open Walls
Old Sacramento State Historic Park
The Sacramento Outdoor Film Festival
The Sacramento Public Library
Gold Rush Days
William Land Park
The American River Bicycle Trail
The California State Library
Loch Leven Lakes Trail
Jelly Belly Factory Tours
Second Saturday Art Walks
Folsom Lake
Folsom Historic District
Certified Farmer's Markets
Sacramento Heritage Self-Guided Walking Tours
Best time to visit is May and October:
Source: National Weather Service
| Month | Average High (°F) | Average Low (°F) | Average Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | 40 | 3.9 |
| February | 60 | 43 | 3.3 |
| March | 65 | 47 | 2.4 |
| April | 71 | 51 | 1.3 |
| May | 79 | 56 | 0.6 |
| June | 86 | 60 | 0.1 |
| July | 93 | 64 | 0.0 |
| August | 92 | 64 | 0.0 |
| September | 87 | 61 | 0.2 |
| October | 78 | 55 | 0.9 |
| November | 64 | 47 | 2.3 |
| December | 55 | 41 | 3.6 |
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