Posts Tagged ‘Sacramento School Trip’
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
Moaning Caverns Adventure Park Welcome to Moaning Caverns Adventure Park in Calaveras County, California, the heart of Gold Country! This spectacular natural cavern and adventure park offer guests opportunities for tons of fun and exploration, with onsite cave tours, ziplining, rappelling, and much more available onsite. Moaning Caverns cave system was discovered by gold miners…
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Verge Center for the Arts We have a mission to extend the dialogue about contemporary art to the central valley. Welcome to the Verge Center for the Arts, the leading cultural institution in the Sacramento region for contemporary art and ideas. First founded in 2008, this center provides contemporary art and art resources to the…
Read MoreLeland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park Serving as the state’s official reception center for foreign leaders and holding quite the storied history as a local, and very gorgeous, landmark, the Leland Standford Mansion State Historic Park always makes a great stop for visiting groups to Sacramento! The state and federally protected historic site sit at…
Read MoreGold Bug Park & Mine
Gold Bug Park & Mine Step back in time when you enter the Gold Bug Mine! Located in Placerville since 1848, Gold Bug Park and Mine is an excellent spot to take student groups interested in learning more about the history of the Gold Rush, the art of prospecting, and local California geology. This site…
Read MoreCalifornia Agricultural Museum
California Agricultural Museum Featuring over 100 vintage tractors, farm artifacts, and a fun kid’s play area, the California Agriculture Museum is a great stop to make for groups interested in a local agricultural history lesson! Technically located in Woodland, California, just about 20 minutes away from Sacramento, this 45,000 square foot museum/warehouse space is open…
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Sacramento History Museum Connecting People Through History Welcome to the Sacramento History Museum, the only history museum devoted to Sacramento and it’s California Gold Rush history! This museum is located in the heart of the Old Sacramento district, with plenty of additional attractions, shopping, and dining options to consider before or after this visit. Inside…
Read MoreGovernor’s Mansion State Historic Park
Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park While you cannot tour the inside currently, as current Governor Jerry Brown lives here, your group can still come to view the Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park from the outside and get a little insight into the area’s past political lives. This building was first built in 1877 in the…
Read MoreSix Flags Discovery Kingdom
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Welcome to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the thrill capital of Northern California located just about halfway in between San Francisco and Sacramento on Interstate 80. This 135-acre theme park was first established in 1968 and has since grown into one of the area’s top attractions, the park providing guests with exhilarating rides,…
Read MoreCalifornia State University, Sacramento
California State University A World-Class Education in a Vibrant Urban Oasis An urban city setting located on 300 acres of green campus space, California State University, or Sacramento State, is one of the most prominent universities in the area. This green and the gold-clad school offers over 60 undergraduate degrees and 40 masters degrees. Sacramento…
Read MoreRaging Waters Sacramento
Raging Waters Sacramento Get ready to get soaked and have the time of your life at Raging Waters Sacramento, one of the most popular family fun attractions around the area! This waterpark is located on the California Exposition Grounds and is owned by Palace Entertainment, though it was formerly known as WaterWorld USA. The park…
Read MoreEffie Yeaw Sacramento Nature Center
Effie Yeaw Sacramento Nature Center The Effie Yeaw Sacramento Nature Center is one of the most beautiful and naturally educational spots in the city, an excellent option for your student group during your visit. Your group will find educational exhibits, indigenous animals, and several different nature trails throughout the site, the nature center a part…
Read MoreSutter’s Fort
Sutter’s Fort The oldest restored fort in the United States, Sutter’s Fort, is an excellent stop to make for in-depth local history, cultural insights to the area, and hands-on learning experiences. This Midtown Sacramento gem is within the larger Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, the entire area a testament to John Sutter’s contributions to the…
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