My friends, let me take you on a journey to the golden city of Sacramento, where the sun shines bright and brings out the vibrant hues that

paint our lively culture. This land is rich with history, diverse neighborhoods, artistic expression, and new trends bustling amongst them all.

Lets start our exploration in Midtown (1015 20th St), home to an eclectic mix of people who embody everything that makes Sacramento shine like no other place. Every street corner presents another burst of energy; art galleries showcasing local talent rub elbows with trendy bars serving up innovative cocktails next to hip boutiques offering oneofakind fashion finds.

As we venture further into Midtowns secret corners, hidden gems reveal themselves: The Shady Lady Saloon (1409 R St) offers classic libations served by friendly bartenders against a backdrop of wild wallpaper and vintage light fixtures. For those looking for something stronger than alcohol but still savory enough to induce questionable life choices later on in the night head over to Skool Japanese Gastropub (2319 K St). They tout themselves as an adultinspired playground need I say more?

For some historic glitz and glamour look no further than Old Sacramento (1002 2nd St), which boasts multiple blocks replete with goldrushera architecture that whispers tales from yesteryear. Museum junkies will love this area hop into The California State Railroad Museum (125 I Street,) erasing any thoughts that trains cant be sexy! Also check out the Wells Fargo History Museum(400 Capitol Mall,) chockfull of treasures dating back nearly two centurieseverything from authentic stagecoaches down old fashioned teller windows straight outta your grandparents stories!

If its nature youre craving after all these monumentsheavy walking tours then take a trip over to Discovery Park(1600 Garden Hwy,)Folsom Lake or American River Bike Trail(1608 I St) for an epic, sweatinducing adventure amongst Californias natural landscapes. If youre feeling particularly crazy, why not rent a standup paddleboard and try to hang 10 on the Sacramento River?

And lastly into Oak Park (Broadway & Alhambra Blvd), home to one of our most diverse neighborhoods. This community is bursting with character head over to Old Soul Co.(4801 Broadway,) where their coffee is roasted onsite in small batches its sippin time! Next up is VEG Caf (2431 J Street,), who have been serving delicious vegan cuisine long before anyone else knew what seitan was.

Sacramento has so much more than meets the eye waiting around every corner... and thats just how we like it!

Websites:

The Shady Lady Saloon: http://shadyladybar.com/

Skool Japanese Gastropub: https://www.skoolonkstreet.com/sacramento

California State Railroad Museum: https://www.californiarailroad.museum/

Wells Fargo History Museum:https://www.wellsfargohistory.com/museums/sacramentomuseum/visitus/?utm_sourceyext&utm_mediumreferral&utm_campaignwfhm_1006Sacramentoca2985capmll&y_source1_MTUxNDg2NzktNTEwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

Discovery Park:http://www.regionalparks.saccounty.net/Parks/Pages/Discovery.aspx

Old Soul Co.: https://oldsoulco.com/pages/oakparkoldsoulcoattheweatherstone

VEG Cafe:http ://thevegmidtown.business.site/

Twitter handles:

@MidtownMingle

@sacfestivalsofthepast