Memorial Day 2008

Updated: April 26, 2001

For most of us, Memorial Day signals the official kickoff to summer. Here are some of our suggestions for getting outdoors and enjoying the holiday with friends and family.

On this page:Family Fun, Escape in the City, A Day to Remember.

Family Fun

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sacramento Zoo
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    3930 W Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822 (map)

    Music, ice cream parties and exhibits steal the show from the lions, tigers and bears.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rocknasium
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    720 Olive Dr Ste Z, Davis, CA 95616 (map)

    Learn from the experts at this Davis indoor climbing gym.

  3. 3 Togo's
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    340 Elm Ave Ste F, Auburn, CA 95603 (map)

    The Old West comes alive at this restored fort in the heart of the city.

Escape in the City

  1. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended McKinley Park
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    601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816 (map)

    Stroll through the rose garden or enjoy the expansive space for sports and picnicking.

  2. 5 Southside Park Jogging Ctr
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    2107 6TH St, Sacramento, CA 95818 (map)

    Running and swimming are the activities of choice at this downtown park.

  3. 6 Discovery Park
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    7360 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 (map)

    Swim, boat or picnic where the American and Sacramento rivers meet.

A Day to Remember

  1. 7 California State Capitol Museum
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    10th St & Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95814 (map)

    The beautiful rotunda and marble floors are a colorful counterpoint to the often dry and bland state legislative process.

  2. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended California State Capitol Park
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    Capital Mall, Sacramento, CA 95614 (map)

    A feast for the eyes and soul, this park is the ideal spot to stroll while soaking up California sunshine.

  3. 9 Discovery Museum
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    101 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814 (map)

    Sacramento's heritage at your fingertips.

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