Central Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Valley
Where to stay in Central Valley
Downtown Sacramento
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Sacramento. Top attractions like Golden 1 Center and K Street Mall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 8th & H/County Center Station or 7th & I/County Center Station to see more of the city.
Northstar
If you're spending some time in Northstar, Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola are top sights worth seeing.
Heavenly Valley
If you're spending some time in Heavenly Valley, Heavenly Ski Resort and Aerial Tramway are top sights worth seeing.
Northstar Village
While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.
The Village At Palisades Tahoe
While visiting The Village At Palisades Tahoe, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Museum and Red Dog Ski Lift.
Heavenly Village
While visiting Heavenly Village, you might make a stop by sights like The Shops at Heavenly Village and Heavenly Gondola.
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Staff were so Friendly ! clean room !
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hotel Piccadilly
The staff was great.. Room and amenities were suffice. Our stay was comfortable and pleasant.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola
Very friendly staff, I would stay again.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The Americana Village
The room was pretty clean with amenities provided. It's in a good location close to the village and ski resorts. Complimentary breakfast was sufficient to start the day.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Nice location. Front desk helpful.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Stardust Lodge
Comfortable and nice
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
Golden 1 Center
Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Palisades Tahoe
Two expansive ski resorts in North Lake Tahoe have joined to provide some of the finest snow experiences on the whole continent, with an added dash of celebrity sparkle.
Northstar California Resort
When you picture California, sunny beaches, surf, and the sea are sure to come to mind first. Don't forget that snow is falling down on the mountain, making Northstar Ski Resort one of the top destinations when ski season arrives.
Heavenly Gondola
Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.
General Sherman Tree
The world’s largest tree by volume, this giant sequoia is more than 2,000 years old. You must see it in place to fully appreciate its colossal size.
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