Attractions
Attractions
This ain’t no theme park. This here is the real deal. Registered as a national historic landmark, The Waterfront overflows with invigorating things to see and do. Wild museums, riverboat rides, historic railroads excursions, horse carriage, and cobblestone…it’s one non-stop adventure after another just waiting to unfold.
Old Sac Paranormal Investigations
Sacramento History Museum
Paranormal Investigations Return!
The Sacramento History Museum presents Old Sac Paranormal Investigations. On this tour, our experienced guides will take you through historic buildings and spooky spots, not regularly open to the public, where you will hear the unsettling true history of what happened there. Using our paranormal equipment, you decide whether spirits of the past still linger in the present.
Join us for an evening of potential paranormal activity!
How does it work?
2025 World’s Strongest Man
SBD
It doesn’t get any bigger than this! The World’s Strongest Man competition is designed to push the Strongmen to their absolute limits, challenging not only their physical strength, but their agility and mental toughness too.
The World’s Strongest Man competition is about more than just force: it is about stamina, skill, tactics, training, and strategy.
A Sacramento Jazzstory – West End Blues
Sacramento History Museum
Discover the soulful world of jazz! Join us at the Sacramento History Museum for an unforgettable evening as we dive into the rich history of Sacramento Jazz and the West End with the incomparable Harley White Jr. Orchestra.
The West End Blues is a multimedia event combining the music of the Harley White Jr. Orchestra, performing big-band jazz, and true tales from Sacramento’s lost neighborhood, the West End, narrated by historian William Burg.
Learn to Tango!
Tango by the River
Learn the beautiful art of Argentine Tango! Sexy, passionate, and
fun, tango is a dance for connection! We teach Beginning Tango
every Monday from 6:30-7:30 pm — we recommend you start at the
beginning of the month as the class is progressive!
$15 drop-in or $50 for the month for all of our classes!
Pro Am Showcase – LIVE COMEDY
Laughs Unlimited
New comics and seasoned pros share the stage at Laughs Unlimited
to bring you the funny. Get your tickets NOW!
Are you a new comedian itching to share the stage with
Sacramento’s best local comedy talent?
New comedians get the opportunity to perform at the Laugh’s
Unlimited Pro-Am Showcase.
Carlos Rodriguez – LIVE COMEDY
Laughs Unlimited
Carlos was thrown into comedy, being brought up in a large family
of characters he quickly became a fast talking entertainer which
eventually led him to comedy. Taking the stage you see the inner
child come out with all the passion, excitement and energy of a
new performer with the grace and comfort of a seasoned pro.
Carlos brings a clever, silly and approachable voice to comedy.
In a fun and relatable way his observational humor touches beyond
daily occurrences to deep rooted memories of his childhood, views
on the simplest ideas and the most off beat subject matter.
Cory & Chad (Smash Brothers) – LIVE COMEDY
Laughs Unlimited
Cory and Chad, The Smash Brothers, are identical twin brothers
born and raised outside of Los Angeles in the Inland Empire.
Growing up with a biker for a dad, and a Post Office delivery
lady for a mom, they moved frequently and attended a total of 14
different schools during childhood. Always being the new kids
made them adapt by being outgoing and spontaneously humorous to
gain new friendships.
Rodger Lizaola – LIVE COMEDY
Laughs Unlimited
Rodger Lizaola has been pretty awesome at telling jokes to
complete strangers since 2003. Has played at some of the most
prestigious venues and with some of the biggest comics in the
country. Also some dudes basement.
Pro Am Showcase – LIVE COMEDY
Laughs Unlimited
New comics and seasoned pros share the stage at Laughs Unlimited
to bring you the funny. Get your tickets NOW!
Are you a new comedian itching to share the stage with
Sacramento’s best local comedy talent?
New comedians get the opportunity to perform at the Laugh’s
Unlimited Pro-Am Showcase.
Sacramento A’s Opening Weekend with Stage Nine and Tim Rogerson
Stage Nine
Join us on March 28 and 29, 2025, at 7 PM in the Underground Vault at Stage Nine to celebrate the Sacramento A’s inaugural Major League season. Renowned Disney Fine Artist Tim Rogerson will create a special baseball-themed artwork to commemorate this historic occasion. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks as we welcome the A’s to their new home.
Each VIP guest will receive a $75 gift card!
Boss 5 Star Lounge
Step into BOSS 5 Star Lounge, Old Town Sacramento’s premier destination for dining & live entertainment.
Room Rental:
- 3 Hour Mimimum
- Must Include Bottle Service
- Comes With Appetizers
- Call or email for pricing
Show Info:
- 2 Item Minimum (drinks/entree)
- Enter through front, Exit through back
Old Sacramento Underground Tours
Sacramento History Museum
Discover OUR Tale of Two Cities!
Tickets are on sale for our popular Old Sacramento Underground Tours which run seven days-a-week. Ticket prices for adults are $25.00, and ages 6 – 12 are $18.00. Children 5 and younger are free. Tours are limited to 20 per group. Underground Tours run approximately 1 hour.
To book your tour click the event website link or call the Sacramento History Musuem Front Desk at 916-808-7059. We hope to see you soon!
Come see and learn how Sacramento lifted itself up out of the flood waters during the 1860s and 1870s!
Glow Studios
Photography & Workshop Studio
Glow Studios is a creative haven founded by two local photographers who are passionate about bringing their clients’ dreams to life through stunning photography. Located at 1020 Front Street #100, Glow Studios is more than just a photography studio—it’s a dynamic space where creativity and community thrive.
At Glow Studios, we offer:
Photography Services: Our talented photographers specialize in
capturing beautiful, personalized moments, from boudoir sessions
to professional portraits, making your vision a reality.
Dipped N Color Splat Studio
At Dipped N Color Splat Studio, our mission is to provide a one-of-a-kind experience that blends art, laughter, and togetherness. We believe in celebrating the joy of creativity, making beautiful messes, and creating lasting memories for families in a safe and welcoming environment.
Open Wednesday through Friday by appointment only, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Sessions are $35 for an hour.
Capital Tuk-Tuk: Sacramento Joy Ride
This 45 minute joy ride is a great way to see what the tukkin’ buzz is all about! The open air design of the vehicle allows you to feel the breeze and take in the sights and sounds of the city in an intimate and exhilarating way! You’ll feel the wind in your hair and sun on your skin as we zip through the city streets. Our Sacramento Joy Ride will bring you joy, laughter and good times that will for sure be memorable!
Our tuk-tuk seats up to 6 people. Children requiring a car seat are welcome but must use car seat. We are also pet friendly!
Old Sacramento Waterfront Iconic Sign
Old Sacramento Waterfront
FIRST OF ITS KIND, NEON ALTERNATIVE ICONIC SIGN LIGHTS UP OLD SACRAMENTO WATERFRONT FOR
FIRST TIME, RISING 20’ ABOVE RAILROAD MUSEUM
Project Church
We are Project Church, a place for people in progress. We are all broken people trying to become more like Jesus. And that’s the whole point of why Project Church exists… “It’s all about Jesus.”
In the Bible, Jesus commands us to make disciples (Matthew 28:19) and love people (Matthew 22:37, 38). In a nutshell, our vision & mission are to do what Jesus commands us to do: make disciples, love people and plant churches. We believe that through starting more churches, we can effectively make disciples and love communities of people well!
Sacramento, CA 95814
Waterfront Attractions
Located at the newly activated Waterfront Park (in front of Rio City Café), a visually-exciting and whimsical 65’ Ferris wheel and carousel, operated by Brass Ring Amusements, Inc, are both open daily at the Old Sacramento Waterfront.
Holiday Hours of operation for the Waterfront Wheel and Front Street Carousel: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Atrium 916
Welcome to Atrium 916, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, nestled in the heart of the Old Sacramento Waterfront. We are a creative innovation center for sustainability, that offers a captivating and inspiring hub where creativity knows no bounds. Our art gallery and eco-art cafe is open every Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Make art, play games, and shop sustainable, locally made products.
Eco-Art Cafe Attractions
• Chalk up our large blackboard (free)
• Play the baby grand piano (free)
• Play games (free)
• Sculpt your own clay magnet ($15)
• Paint a canvas ($20)
A sustainable and creative experience for the whole family. Play the baby grand piano, chill out at the upcycled garden tables. The kind and welcoming staff will serve you art supplies on a golden platter. Order a cold and refreshing kombucha to sip as they serve you canvas, paints, brushes, stencils, clay and all the help you need to make your masterpiece. They’ll be on hand to guide you through the experience well as change out your water and refresh your paint colors for a gourmet art experience.
Atrium Art Cafe reservations may be made in advance on Eventbrite, though walk-ins are always welcome! There is something here for everyone and we welcome people of all walks of life. It’s a wildly different and refreshing retail experience for all things eco-friendly and made in Sacramento with fun things to do for all ages. You will find local original art, wallets made out of inner tubes, re-useable water balloons, Sacramento-made fashion, jewelry, night lights and so much more.
Don’t want to leave the house but still want to support, local eco-friendly makers? You can do it from the comfort of your couch and get it delivered to your door with a smile – support local! Shop all things Sacramento Made at Sacramento. We offer same-day delivery in Sacramento, with plastic-free shipping nationwide.
After Black Friday, Atrium will be staying open until 8PM for the holiday season!
Our creative community includes the following businesses:
Underground Mini Golf
Welcome to Underground Mini Golf, the most Instagrammable mini golf course in Sacramento!
Get ready for 18 holes of immersive, Gold Rush-themed mini golf that can only be experienced at the Old Sacramento Waterfront.
HOURS:
OPEN EVERY DAY from 10 AM – 9 PM
Pilothouse Restaurant on the Delta King
Welcome to The Pilothouse Restaurant where diners are transported back in time to the authentic glory of paddlewheel riverboats. Dine in the original grand dining room which offers spectacular city and river views as well as locally sourced seasonal dishes paired with our extensive wine list and craft cocktails.
The Pilothouse Restaurant is open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Visit us at www.deltaking.com for hours and current menu offerings.
Delta Bar & Grill
Join us in The Delta Bar & Grill and take in the stunning panoramic river views, found nowhere else in Sacramento. The Delta Bar & Grill is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers an array of craft cocktails using only the freshest ingredients as well as an extensive wine list.
Visit us at www.deltaking.com for hours, wine, craft cocktail and current menu offerings.
Anytime Tours (Virtual)
Welcome to Sacramento!
The Sacramento History Museum is bringing the Old Sacramento Waterfront to you! Sit back while you explore and experience a new side of what life was like in 19th century Sacramento with gripping true stories that follow in the footsteps of murderers, ne’er-do-wells and common citizens alike.
Sacramento, CA 95814
California Automobile Museum
Sacramento’s riverfront car museum, is an essential stop during your visit to Old Sacramento Waterfront.
California State Railroad Museum
The California State Railroad Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, offers a sight of rail history with over 2.5 acres of exhibits on the property. With a roundhouse museum space filled with trains, a picnic area on our 1849 scene, museum store, library, turntable, passenger station, and the areas only historic and authentic excursion train ride that is volunteer ran!
Excursion Train Rides
Operated by the California State Railroad Museum. Train rides depart from and return to the Front Street Train Depot in Old Sacramento Waterfront.
Chug along the Sacramento River behind Granite Rock No. 10 steam locomotive or one of the museums vintage diesel locomotives.
City Cruises
by Hornblower
City Cruises offers a few different options to soak in the views of Old Sacramento Waterfront. Make the most of your weekend and step aboard for a Saturday or Sunday afternoon on the river with a cocktail cruise! Grab a drink at the bar and relax as you set sail on this 1.5-hour cruise along the Sacramento River. Gather your co-workers, friends, or family and head down to Old Sacramento Waterfront to board your new favorite happy hour.
To make your reservation, please see links below!
Huntington & Hopkins Hardware
Part of the Old Sacramento State Historic Park, this free museum recreates a small town hardware business and displays 19th century tools and machinery.
River City Queen
Sacramento’s premiere boat venue for birthday parties, company and corporate events, company holiday parties, weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, wine tasting, fantasy casino, dining & dancing – all while on a Sacramento River Cruise. We also offer general admission events year round including luncheon cruises, cocktail cruises, dinner cruises as well seasonal events!
Sac Brew Boat
Operated by the owners of the Sac Brew Bike and operated daily through October.
Sacramento’s 16 passenger Brew Boat provides a one and a half hour, pedal-powered party boat tours along the Sacramento River. Groups can bring their own beer/cider/wine aboard the chartered boat (limit 3 drinks per guest), as we cruise, pedal, and have fun on the river.
Cruises depart from the Public Docks just south of the L Street Landing (entrance between Rio City Cafe and Joe’s Crab Shack).
Sacramento History Museum
The Sacramento History Museum is a reproduction of the 1854 City Hall and Waterworks building, which sat on our current site. The original building was completed in the spring of 1854 and was the city’s first municipal structure. It housed the City Waterworks, City Offices – including the Mayor’s office and Fire Department – the City Jail, and Police Court.
The Sacramento Southern Railroad
The California State Railroad Museum’s popular excursion railroad — the Sacramento Southern Railroad operates April through September. Train rides include closed coach cars, open-air gondolas and a first-class observation car pulled by either Granite Rock No. 10 steam locomotive or one of our vintage diesel locomotives from the Museum’s collection.
Top Hand Ranch Carriage Rides
HISTORY AND PRACTICES
Top Hand Ranch was founded by Rick and Henry Newborn and was established in the early 1970’s–becoming one of the first of its kind to provide quality carriage rides in the Old Sacramento of modern times; since then Rick and Dianne Newborn (Henry has since retired) have been dedicated to giving their customers the best possible experience when touring the Sacramento area. Your satisfaction is important to them and as such you will get your choice of color for both horse and carriage whenever possible. Inquire for possible options!
Underground Tours in Spanish
Presented by the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation. Tours run from April 12, 2020 through December 13, 2020.
The Sacramento History Museum is proud to announce that a Spanish-speaking Old Sacramento Underground Tour is available at 3 p.m. on the Second Sunday of each month.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Waterfront Attractions
Located at the newly activated Waterfront Park (in front of Rio City Café), a visually-exciting and whimsical 65’ Ferris wheel and carousel, operated by Brass Ring Amusements, Inc, are both open daily at the Old Sacramento Waterfront.
Hours of operation for the Waterfront Wheel and Front Street Carousel will be Monday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Waterfront Wheel
Offering fantastic views of the city atop the “Waterfront Wheel,” riders must be at least 44” to ride and in the same household in each open-air cart (that holds up to four people).
To help keep the community safe, physically distanced line queues will be in place, carts will be sanitized regularly (with employee disinfecting of high-touch surfaces, restraints after patrons disembark, etc.), and contactless payment and admission will be available.
Front Street Carousel
Riders must be 36″ height to ride alone. Children shorter than 36″ may ride if adult is standing next to them holding them as they ride (1 paid ticket allows for adult + child).
One way line queuing with physical distancing maintained and middle horses will be closed to riders, allowing only the inside and outside horses to be ridden for physical distancing on the ride.
Cost to ride the Waterfront Wheel or Front Street Carousel is $6 per rider.
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Featured Story - The Carousel King and the Space Mission
Leticia Ordaz is an Emmy-nominated anchor/reporter in Sacramento, California, and her sons story helped inspire the Front Street Carousel! She is the founder of bilingual publishing house Cielito Lindo Books and a 7-time award-winning children’s book author at the International Latino Book Awards.
The Carousel King and the Space Mission is an enchanting
children’s book for ages four to eight. If you or your little one
like out-of-this-world adventures, stories of bravery, and
discovering endless possibilities, then you’ll love seven-time
International Latino Book Awards-winner Leticia Ordaz’s cosmic
blast.
Buy The Carousel King and the Space Mission to launch
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Sacramento, CA 95814