Sacramento, California
California’s capital city is often disregarded in favor of more popular spots like LA or San Francisco, but make sure to visit. The affordable road trip destination is teeming with distinct charm and character.
Located along the water, Old Sacramento, considered a National Historic Landmark District and State Historic Park, pays tribute to the 1849 Gold Rush era with many restored and recreated buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and wooden sidewalks.
History buffs will also love visiting the state capital. Furthermore, it’s worth noting that the city offers 230-plus days of sunshine each year, making it a haven for outdoor lovers this fall with activities like hiking, biking, and al fresco concerts.
The affordable road trip destination is also home to more than 650 murals, making it a fun stop for art lovers looking to escape Sacramento for a day or two.
While driving, consider taking a trip to San Francisco or Lake Tahoe, which are two hours and 90 minutes away, respectively.
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This information is interesting if you live on the East Coast! The only place close to the PNW is Old Sacramento and we used to live about 40 minutes from there. Granted it is a great place to visit along with the Capital building. But a bit of a drive from here to there. Thank you for the information = maybe next time you can include some places closer to the PNW – there are lots of nice areas in Idaho!!
I live on the east coast, and I can say with confidence that the 2 places in Texas and 1 in California are nowhere near anywhere on the east coast. Being a list of just 7 places, we shouldn’t expect much near each of us. Or look up low-cost destinations near the PNW.
Lovely picture of a row of houses along a log fence side road – Where is that? No ID for it given. None of these places are anywhere near the ‘fly over’ country. The forgotten middle America!
Hi Sherry. The picture you’re referring to is the Georgetown neighborhood in Washington. And as far as the second part of your comment, don’t worry! Middle America happens to be one of OUR favorite places to travel. We even dedicated an entire article to the Midwest! Check it out here: 4 Best Midwest Road Trips in the US