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.
Tahoe Paradise
While Tahoe Paradise isn't home to many top sights, Lake Valley State Recreation Area and Lake Tahoe Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Overall great experience, clean and comfortable room, more suitable for families with kids - a little overcrowded with kids in pool area.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Piccadilly
We stop in Fresno 1 time a year while we head down south for our Christmas trip. We got in later than expected and left bright and early so didnt experience much of what the hotel had to offer but we will absolutely be staying again next year!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Station House Inn - Near Heavenly Gondola
Great
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
The Americana Village
The staffs were friendly and helpful. The room was very clean.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Stardust Lodge
Comfortable clean room
Reviewed on 17 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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