7 Reasons to Fall in Love with Sacramento
As California’s state capitol, Sacramento offers visitors and residents an abundance of history and eye catching architecture, with plenty of museums and legislative buildings to tour. Already situated in one of the most beautiful locales in the United States, this regal city is located at the confluence of the American and the Sacramento Rivers. With deep roots in the Gold Rush era, couples and families will find an exciting mix of nostalgia, wholesome, tree-lined neighborhoods, and spectacular restaurants, golf courses, cruises, activity centers and much, much more to explore.
- A Cultural Hub
A variety of cultural events await within the Sacramento region. Diverse roots provide activities and scenes for people with all backgrounds including festivities surrounding Carnaval, Cinco de Mayo, the Chinese New Year, and the Hmong New Year as just one small part of what this city has to offer its residents and visitors.
Becoming American Museum
Conceived by a group of individuals interested in documenting and preserving the migration history of Punjabis and Southeast Asians to the United States, this museum displays a variety of exhibits. On permanent display, you will find an exhibit on Sikh history in the North State.
Wide Open Walls
Instead of confining the public arts to one location, Sacramento proves itself as creatively progressive with the city-wide Mural Festival appropriately titled, Wide Open Walls. City-approved artists tackle interesting spaces such as buildings and alleyways by creating art for all to enjoy.
The Sacramento Ballet
Professional performances all year long by international artists bring the art of ballet to life on stage at the Sacramento Ballet. Additionally, children and adults alike can take classes.
Broadway Sacramento
Broadway Sacramento is Northern California’s premiere producer and presenter of musical theatre, and the largest nonprofit musical theatre in California. They are the producers of the Broadway At Music Circus, an under an open-air, circus-style big top and Broadway On Tour at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center entertaining over 250,000 patrons every year.
B Street Theater
Entertainment for everyone, the B Street Theater’s mission is to promote cultural enrichment, social interaction, education, and literacy through the shared experience of live and virtual theater, and the performing arts. Plays for audiences of all tastes, temperaments and sensibilities, family theater, and educational workshops are found here.
The Sacramento Theater Company
If you are in love with theater, the Sacramento Theater Company delivers. Whether you are in the mood for holiday shows, cabaret, concerts, Shakespearian Theater or specialty programs, you’ll find everything your dramatic heart desires. For kids and teens who are interested in performing, there are a number of ways for them to get involved.
- Attractive Cost of Living
People around the country adore California for so many reasons, the rugged, scenic coastline, the seemingly endless opportunity and possibility for adventure, and of course, the mild weather. Among most other California cities, Sacramento is one of the most attractive when it comes to cost of living. Lower housing costs and food prices make this area a hidden gem for those who want the whole California experience but at a price they can afford.
- Packed with History
In Coloma, 175 years ago, gold was discovered, and it changed the trajectory of Sacramento forever. One year later California became the 31st state in the union, with Sacramento hailed as its capitol. The city offers a multitude of events and tours to commemorate its valued heritage.
Gold Rush Days
Every year around Labor Day, Old Sacramento transforms into the time of the old Gold Rush days. Hundreds of performers act out scenes from the 1850’s and visitors are even encouraged to pan for their own ‘fool’s’ gold.
California State Railroad Museum
No trip to Old Town Sacramento would be complete without a visit to the California State Railroad Museum. Seasonal exhibits, state-of-the-art restored cars, coaches, cranes, and more, and of course, the locomotive collection are a sight to see for all.
Sutter’s Fort
Swiss immigrant, John Sutter first started what is now known as Sacramento when he built a fort near the American and Sacramento Rivers back in 1839. Located in the foothills above Sacramento, Sutter’s Mill is where gold was first discovered in the area and supplied the lumber for Sutter’s Fort. Dedicated to the preservation of historic structures from that time period, Sutter’s Fort is filled with shops, museums, and virtual field trips.
- Employment Opportunities
As the state’s capitol region, Sacramento offers more state and government jobs than in other parts of California. There are opportunities for people with all levels of skill and education including teachers, doctors, engineers, software developers, and technology professionals.
- Weekend Getaways
Centrally located to a number of popular weekend getaways, Sacramento makes the perfect home base for whatever destination might be calling you. Places to visit within just a couple of hour’s drive include:
- Close Proximity to Rivers & Lakes
Spanning most of the US’s Pacific coastline, when people think about California they often think about the ocean. Sacramento is a short 1.5-hour drive from the Pacific and enjoys its own fresh water lakes and large rivers, providing its residents with a means of recreation that doesn’t involve the enormity of the ocean. There are many water activities that can be enjoyed on the American River, the Sacramento River, Folsom Lake, and more including:
- Self-guided float trips
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Whitewater rafting
- Kayaking
- Cruises
- Historic Tours
- Water parks
- Sailing
- Water skiing
In addition, Sacramentans enjoy a flurry of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, picnicking, and even ziplining for those who are up for the challenge!
- Farm to Fork
As one of the most health-conscious regions in America, Sacramento is known as “America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital”. Due to the availability of delicious locally grown produce, world-renowned chefs flock to the city to create fresh and original entrees. Sacramento is home to restaurants that embrace innovation, health-conscious dining, and unparalleled farm to fork cuisine.
Blue Mountain Communities has specifically chosen spots in and around the Sacramento area to offer beautiful new homes. We see a city that has a fascinating spectrum of activities, sights, and attractions to tempt the young, young at heart, and everyone in between. This makes it a perfect place to call home.