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Sacramento, the capital city of California, is located at the convergence of the Sacramento and American rivers. Known for its rich gold rush history, agriculture, restaurants and museums; Sacramento is filled with entertainment options. Key places of interest include Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, Old Sacramento, and the Sacramento Zoo. The California State Capital Museum offers tours daily.

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Downtown Sacramento is filled with parks like Fremont and River Walk, and museums such as the Crocker Art Museum; all within walking distance of many hotels and restaurants. The Sacramento Regional Transit (SACRT), bus and light rail system, provides public transportation throughout the area. Located 12 miles north of the California State Capitol Building is Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Yolobus is the official airport bus transportation system in the city.

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The California State Fair is a three-week event held annually at CalExpo, along the American River. Comprised of 350 acres of land used to host hundreds of events each year, CalExpo is dedicated to celebrating California's heritage, diversity and agriculture.

Sacramento is in the Mediterranean climate zone of the United States. Expect hot, dry summers and mild winters. It is not uncommon for temperatures to reach into the 90s from June through September. The night life of Sacramento is spread out over Downtown and Midtown, with a variety of live entertainment, dance clubs and lounges to choose from.