Sacramento Zoo [caption id="attachment_26114" align="alignright" width="425"] Giraffe[/caption] Student groups on Golden State excursion will not want to miss a visit to this beloved landmark! The Sacramento Zoo, today, is a far cry from its humble beginnings as a tiny four-acre attraction that opened in 1927 as the William Land Park Zoo, with a small menagerie…
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Jelly Belly Factory
Jelly Belly Factory Have you ever sat poking through a fresh bag of yummy Jelly Bellies? We all have our special favorites, and discovering new combos is a never- ending source of excitement among fans of the best jelly beans in the world! Student groups of bean aficionados on Golden State holidays won’t want to…
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Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park James W. Marshall discovered gold on the South Fork of the American River while building a sawmill with John Sutter in 1848. This is the event that triggered the greatest mass movement of people in the Western Hemisphere and the spark that ignited the spectacular growth of the West…
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Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum Young scientists and budding astronauts on Sacramento excursions won’t want to miss the riveting excitement of Discovery Museum Science and Space Center! Guests will explore a myriad of hands-on learning opportunities through an extensive array of fascinating displays and fun and engaging permanent and rotating exhibits. Open since 1951, this self-proclaimed dynamic regional…
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California State Railroad Museum
California State Railroad Museum A fine monument to the railways that built our great nation, the California State Railroad Museum had its origins in 1937 when a determined group of railroad enthusiasts in the San Francisco Bay Area formed the Pacific Coast Chapter of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society. The organization labored tirelessly at…
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Wells Fargo Museum
Wells Fargo Museum [caption id="attachment_40249" align="alignright" width="425"] Wells Fargo Stagecoach Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] The history of Wells Fargo is the story of always looking forward. Discover the innovations that have been part of our DNA since day one. Get ready to rediscover your community's story and learn all about the globally iconic name Wells Fargo…
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Old Sacramento
Old Sacramento Student groups on sunny California excursion will not want to miss an opportunity to explore and enjoy marvelous Old Sacramento, a lively 28-acre shopping and entertainment district and ever-popular tourist destination. This historically significant national landmark, the western terminus of the Pony Express postal system, the first transcontinental railroad, and the transcontinental telegraph,…
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Esquire IMAX Theatre
[caption id="attachment_6275" align="alignright" width="300"] Credit: Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau[/caption] Esquire IMAX Theatre Everyone enjoys an escape to the movies now and again. We scan the marquee, make our decision, buy our tickets, grab some buttery popcorn and make our way to into the theater, slipping into the cozy refuge of familiar darkness where we…
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California Museum, Sacramento
California Museum A must-see on any West Coast traveler’s agenda, student groups will want to visit this popular Sacramento attraction. The California Museum, home of the California Hall of Fame, treats its visitors to a vibrant cross-section of the 31st state’s rich, colorful history and details uniquely inspirational contributions of notable California residents to the…
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Hawaiian Sunset Cruise
[caption id="attachment_17735" align="alignright" width="425"] Hawaii Views Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Hawaiian Sunset Cruise You’ve made it to your tropical paradise, and are well on your way to the time of your LIFE…the legendary hospitality…the food…the stunning scenery…the sweetly rhythmic music….the beautiful people…the all-encompassing spirit of Aloha embraces you and cordially welcomes you to Hawaii. What more…
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