36 days in Sacramento & Atlanta Itinerary

The capital city of America's most economically significant state, Sacramento is an important stop for any politico.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sacramento: Yountville (Cosentino Winery, Cliff Lede Vineyards, &more), Oakville (Robert Mondavi Winery & B Cellars Vineyards and Winery) and Napa (Reid Family Vineyards, Wine Tours & Tastings, &more). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at California State Railroad Museum, have some family-friendly fun at Enchambered: Sacramento Escape Room, do a tasting at Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, and look for all kinds of wild species at Safari West.

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San Francisco to Sacramento is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or fly. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in July: highs in Sacramento hover around 93°F, while lows dip to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow time for travel to Atlanta.

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Atlanta: River Rafting & Tubing (in Ducktown), Smith Gilbert Gardens (in Kennesaw) and 2nd Story Entertainment (in Blue Ridge). And it doesn't end there: meet the residents at Georgia Aquarium, admire the natural beauty at Atlanta Botanical Garden, explore the world behind art at National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and have some family-friendly fun at Bad Axe Throwing.

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Getting from Sacramento to Atlanta by flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Sacramento to Atlanta is 3 hours. Traveling from Sacramento in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Atlanta, with lows around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.