Davis

The UC Davis Arboretum is a 100-acre botanical garden and research center that is set along the banks of the old north channel of Putah Creek. Founded in 1936, the arboretum features 17 gardens and collections, including the Arboretum Terrace Garden and Lois Crowe Patio, Australian, California Foothill, Conifer, Desert, and East Asian Collections, the Carolee Shields White Flower Garden and Gazebo, the Eric E. Conn Acacia Grove, and the Mary Wattis Brown Garden of California Native Plants, among others. The University of California, Davis Arboretum is open 24 hours a day every day of the year and is free to the public.

Address: UC Davis Arboretum, 920 Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616, Phone: 530-752-4880

The California Raptor Center (CRC) is an educational and research facility that was founded to rehabilitate and care for injured and orphaned birds of prey, also known as raptors. The facility adopts up to 350 sick, injured, and orphaned raptors every year and successfully rehabilitates up to 60% of them so that they can return to the wild. The center provides hands-on training in the care and management of birds of prey, as well as educational programs for schools, ecological and environmental organizations, and the nearby university community. The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine supports the medical needs of these unique birds and offers a broad spectrum of care, from advanced imaging capabilities to surgical expertise. The California Raptor Center (CRC) is open to the public on weekdays and Saturdays.

Address: California Raptor Center, 1340 Equine Ln, Davis, CA 95616, Phone: 530-752-6091

The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue located on the campus of the University of California, Davis. The center is dedicated to presenting an innovative program of diverse arts from contemporary music and dance to ballet, theatrical performances and orchestra. Named for the arts patron and vineyard owner Robert Mondavi, the state-of-the-art center features a striking façade comprising a sizeable glass-paneled lobby surrounded by sandstone and elegant interiors of the same stone. Facilities at the Mondavi Center include the 1,801-seat Jackson Hall, named after university professor William Jackson, and the 250-seater Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, named after former university Chancellor Larry N. Vanderhoef.

Address: One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, Phone: 530-754-2787

The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art, also known as the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art is a quaint fine arts museum located at the University of California, Davis that features an inspired collection of old master prints, East Asian art, and ceramics. Richard L. Nelson founded the renowned art faculty in the early 1960s and today boasts a permanent collection of more than 6,000 art objects, including many works by Bruce Nauman, Wayne Thiebaud, Robert Arneson, Roland Petersen, and other artists. In addition to being a financial patron of the museum, Jan Shrem has also donated works of art including sculptures from his private collection to the museum's collection. The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art are open Tuesday through Sunday.

Address: 254 Old Davis Rd, Davis, CA 95616, Phone: 530-752-8500

UC Davis Bee Haven is a unique outdoor museum and garden which provides natural resources for local bee pollinators and provides a site for the observation and study of bees and the plants that support them. The museum garden aims to inspire and educate visitors to learn more about bees, their lifestyle and the critical role they play in the ecosystem and encourages visitors to create pollinator habitat gardens of their own. Located next to the Harry H. Laidlaw, Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility on Bee Biology Road, UC Davis, the garden is open year-round during daylight hours.

Address: Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven, Bee Biology Rd, Davis, CA 95616, Phone: 530-902-8847

The Davis Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon and evening, year-round and sells an array of artisanal, craft and farm produce. The bustling, vibrant market sells certified organic produce, fruits and vegetables, prime meats and chicken, local eggs and honey, flowers, herbs, plants and freshly baked bread, pastries, and sweet treats. The Market Shed is part of the market and sells handcrafted baskets, Market logo wear, and postcards. During the summer the Davis Farmers Market extends its Wednesday hours to host the annual Picnic in the Park, transforming the market into a festival of food, music, and fun.

Address: 301 C St, Davis, CA 95616, Phone: 530-756-1695

The Davis Greenbelt, also known as the Greenbelt is a green urban belt featuring paved walkways and bike paths running from north to south and east to west Davis. The Greenbelt forms part of a network of ten distinct and connected greenbelts near Davis and boasts 60 miles in the greenbelt of which approximately 10 square miles run through the town. The Greenbelt features an arboretum, large grassy lawns with picnic tables, and plenty of places to walk, jog, and cycle with bridges and tunnels for bikes to get through. The Greenbelts can be broken into their north, south, east, and west locations. North Davis includes the Covell, Perimeter, Northstar, and Senda Nueva Greenbelts, while the South Davis Greenbelts include Putah, Rose, and Willow Creek. East Davis is home to Green Meadows, Mace Ranch, and Wildhorse and West Davis, Aspen and Evergreen.

Address: Davis Greenbelt, Davis, CA 95616

The Davis Campus of the University of California is a public institution and one of 10 schools in the University of California system. Founded in 1905 as a farm school for UC – Berkeley, the University of California offers a wide range of academic options across undergraduate, graduate and professional schools and colleges. Set on a 5,300-acre campus just 15 miles from Sacramento, the University is home to an airport, a fire department and a unique collection of outdoor sculptures called Eggheads and there are more than 500 student organizations on campus. The UC Davis has more than 20 NCAA Division I teams and is home to the Aggie Pack, the largest student spirit organization in the country.

Address: Davis Campus of the University of California, 1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616, Phone: 530-752-1011

Great Bear Vineyards is a wine estate and vineyard on the northern edge of Davis that produces superb wines with intense flavor from the highest quality grapes. The estate is set on beautiful grounds with rolling vineyards and boasts a grand homestead, barn, and gardens that date back to 1860. It is located close to the University of California, Davis, with its world-renowned Viticulture and Enology Department and resident experts who share their passion for wine and their knowledge freely. Great Bear Vineyards have a small selection of premium wines available for sale at certain wine tasting events and through their exclusive wine club.

Address: Great Bear Vineyards, 24800 Co Rd 101A, Davis, CA 95616, Phone: 530-574-1516

Impossible Acres is a family farm in Davis where visitors are invited to pick their produce. The farm produces a variety of seasonal fruit and vegetables throughout the year such as boysenberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, corn, and gourds which visitors can pick themselves. The farm is also home to goats, chickens, and ponies and offers hayrides and maze games. During the fall, Impossible Acres turns into a Pumpkin Patch and has farm animals, petting zoo and more fun activities for children to enjoy, and the beautiful surrounding farmlands are perfect for picnicking in the summer.

Address: Impossible Acres, 7945 Co Rd 31, Davis, CA 95616, Phone: 530-750-0451