California Official Visitor's Guide 2009 - (Page 126) central valley SACRAMENTO VALLEY DISTRICT » See map below COLUSA (D4) Discover: COLUSA–SACRAMENTO RIVER STATE RECREATION AREA. 530/458-4927. Cast a line for trout, striped bass, steelhead, or king salmon. Info: YOLO COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU. 877/713-2847. 105 E St. Go: YOLO COUNTY AIRPORT (2Q3). 530/666-8115. County Rds. 95 & 29. Discover: EXPLORIT! SCIENCE CENTER. 530/756-0191. 2801 2nd St. Drop in for hands-on science exploration. Discover: VIC FAZIO YOLO WILDLIFE AREA. 877/713-2847. Take an auto tour through bird-rich wetlands. Fk-q Enjoy: C.N. GORMAN MUSEUM, UC DAVIS. 530/752-6567. One Shields Ave. Tarry over Native American and indigenous art. Enjoy: MONDAVI CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. 866/754-ARTS. 9399 Old Davis Rd. Enjoy: UC DAVIS ARBORETUM. 530/752-4880. One Shields Ave. Crisscross a 100-acre garden with redwoods, oaks, flowers. DIXON (G5) Discover: JEPSON PRAIRIE RESERVE. 707/432-0150. Hwy. 113 at Cook Lane. Tiptoe into a last-stand grassland; great bird-watching. Fk DAVIS (G5) Info: CENTRAL VALLEY TOURISM ASSOCIATION. 800/514-5539. “The Greatest Garden In The World,” rich in organic produce, fine wines, arts, history, and cultural venues. Year-round festivals, events. www. visitcentralvalley.com. See ad, p. 120-121, 123 GUINDA (E3) Taste: FULL BELLY FARM. 530/796-2214. County Rd. 43. Call ahead to tour a diverse, organic farm. MARYSVILLE (D5) Info: YUBA-SUTTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. 530/743-6501. 1 2 3 55 miles to Redding 4 5 6 7 OLIVEHURST (D6) Enjoy: HONDA FOOD CULTURE MUSEUM. 530/749-0568. 1744 Feather River Rd. Contemplate Japanese art, cooking demos. A Black Butte 7,448’ M EN D O CI NO NF A ld er Sprin gs Rd Black Butte Lake Elk Creek 162 Orland 5 32 Hamilton City 45 ORLAND (A3) Discover: HERITAGE TRAIL. 530/865-1168. Glenn County Fairgrounds. Prowl storied buildings full of old farm gear. TA H O E NF 49 New Bullards Bar Res Live Oak 70 20 Alder Springs B Snow Mtn 7,058’ nto ame Sacr Willows Butte City Enjoy: ORLAND NEWVILLE & PACIFIC RAILROAD. 530/865-1168. 221 E. Yolo St. Sacramento NWR 162 Princeton S a cram e n t o WEST SACRAMENTO (G5) Info: WEST SACRAMENTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. 916/371-7042. Discover: PORT OF SACRAMENTO. 916/371-8000. 1110 W. Capitol Ave. Freighters navigate the deep-water channel. C East Park Reservoir Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Sutter Buttes 2,132’ Sutter Maxwell Collins Lake Browns Valley ey ll Va Williams Colusa D 20 Feather Rive r E 0 10 mi N Sacramento 45 16 Valley Arbuckle District Cap Dunnigan Guinda Brooks Capay Esparto 505 20 iv er Yuba City 99 a River Yub Marysville B E A L E Olivehurst A F B 65 WILLIAMS (D3) Enjoy: SACRAMENTO VALLEY MUSEUM. 530/473-2978. 1491 E St. Browse buggies, dolls, vintage clothes; closed in winter. Park National Forest Knights 5 Landing Yolo 16 R Sutter NWR 113 70 Wheatland 65 WILLOWS (B3) 99 Info: AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. 530/934-8150; 888/799-4254. 136 miles 80 to Reno 50 ay Va F BLM Land Military Land Trip Idea Main Street City Sacramento Int’l Airport West lle y Discover: MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST. 530/934-3316. 825 N. Humboldt Ave. FLdDiscover: SACRAMENTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. 530/934-2801. Scope out clouds of snow geese, ducks, and sandhill cranes. Woodland 113 Sacramento E6 80 Sacramento 50 99 Winters 128 121 128 G Major Airport Rest Area Wildlife Viewing Area Davis Lake Solano County Park Yolo Bypass Dixon Wildlife Area 84 160 5 16 WINTERS (G4) Discover: STEBBINS COLD CANYON RESERVE. 530/752-6949. F Enjoy: PALMS PLAYHOUSE. 530/795-1825. 13 Main St. Old opera house turned concert stage. 113 trip idea SACRAMENTO VALLEY DRIVE Taste: TAZZINA BISTRO. 530/661-1700; 614 Main St. Start your weekend outing with a sumptuous brunch of, say, eggs Benedict with Kurobata ham, washed down with a fragrant Ramos fizz. WOODLAND (F5) Enjoy: PACIFIC STAR GARDENS. 530/666-7308; 20872 County Rd. 99. Be a summer “locavore”—buy fresh, organic produce and pluck berries in season at this family-owned U-pick farm and stand. WOODLAND (F5) Discover: SACRAMENTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. 530/934-7774; 752 County Rd. 99W. Prepare to be amazed by the flying clouds of winter waterfowl; drive a 6-mile tour past ponds and marshes jam-packed with birds. WILLOWS (B3) Discover: COLUSA–SACRAMENTO RIVER STATE RECREATION AREA. 530/458-4927; 10th St. to Levee St. Kick back on the northwest riverbank and lob out a line for king salmon, steelhead, or rainbow trout. COLUSA (D4) Play: GAUCHE AQUATICS PARK. 530/822-4655; 421 C St. Slip down the 25-foot waterslide, swim laps, spread a picnic, or climb boulders at this new city park. YUBA CITY (D5) Enjoy: THE ARTERY. 530/758-8330; 207 G St. Variety makes this an art lover’s haven; it’s a cooperative showcase for young to veteran regional talent. DAVIS (G5) Taste: FARMER’S KITCHEN CAFE AT NATURAL FOOD WORKS. 530/756-1862; 624 Fourth St. Dine on sustainable, locally grown, organic, deliciously prepared meals. DAVIS (G5) WOODLAND (F5) Enjoy: HEIDRICK AG HISTORY CENTER. 530/666-9700. 1962 Hays Ln. Meet one-of-a-kind agricultural machine marvels. Enjoy: SACRAMENTO RIVERTRAIN. 800/8661690. E & Main Sts. Brunch, sunset dinners, and themed rides like murder mysteries and train robberies. Only 15 minutes from Sacramento. Enjoy: WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE STATE HISTORIC PARK. 530/666-9617. 340 2nd St. Applaud live performances year-round. Enjoy: YOLO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM. 530/666-1045. 512 Gibson Rd. Enjoy: YOLO LAND & CATTLE CO. 530/662-4093. Learn of optimized grazing patterns, enjoy a barbecue; book ahead. YUBA CITY (D5) Enjoy: COMMUNITY MEMORIAL MUSEUM. 530/822-7141. 1333 Butte House Rd. Reflect on the cultural heritage of Sutter County. Enjoy: SIKH TEMPLE. 530/671-9816. 2669 Bogue Rd. 126 visitcalifornia.com http://www.visitcentralvalley.com http://www.visitcentralvalley.com http://www.visitcalifornia.com
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