Sacramento is the capital of California, and is such a vibrant city you’ll want to explore it in a rental car. Rent a car from Hertz and find out why California begins in Sacramento as you make your way through the quirky city.
Pick your rental car up from SMF and head down to the iconic Old Sacramento State Historic Park. It covers the entire area of the 1880s business district and is a National Historic Landmark. Drive your rental car along this idyllic Sacramento street and view historic buildings such as the Eagle Theater, dating all the way back to the Gold Rush.
Another popular destination is the California Sate Railroad Museum. Visit this Sacramento gem in your rental car, and step back in time as you discover the history of the railroad. The 22,500 square foot museum displays restored railroad cars and locomotives, as well as the Railway Post Office that visitors can tour.
Located a stone’s throw away from Sacramento Airport is the zoo, which you should definitely visit. The Sacramento Zoo has over 400 animals hailing from all around the globe. It’s family-friendly, accessible by rental car and there’s enough to do to last all day.
Nestled in the heart of Sacramento is the California State Museum, so take your rental car down to this Sacramento treasure. Here, you’ll be able to learn about the best of California’s history and its current active government buildings. You can choose to walk about the premises on your own or embark on a group tour to better understand this attraction.
Drive your rental car down to Sacramento’s automobile museum. Home to the largest collection of Fords in the world, it now houses a collection of exciting models of cars both past and present. Wheel maniacs will love it here.
Head down from Sacramento Airport in your rental car to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The mother church of Catholic faiths in Sacramento, over 1 million Catholics enter its doors and the building has been standing tall since 1887. Be sure to visit the interior dome that stands at 34 metres high, including a huge crucifix with a giant crown overhead.
Take a ride down in your rental car to Crest Theatre in the heart of Sacramento. Opening its doors since 1912 as Empress Theatre, it holds regular events, live shows and class or specialty films. Be sure to pop down in your rental car to this Sacramento cinema at nightfall for a unique cinema experience.
Another icon of Sacramento you should considering going by rental car to is the Tower Bridge. Connecting West Sacramento to Sacramento Country, the 1935 bridge is one of the main features of city’s architecture. Travel there when dusk falls in your rental car to admire the bridge as it spans the Sacramento River. It’s a sight to behold.
Sacramento, California, is the gem of the sunshine state and those who visit will not be disappointed. With food, fun and entertainment for all ages, Sacramento delivers!
