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: Napa (Reid Family Vineyards, Wine Tours & Tastings, &more), Oakville (Robert Mondavi Winery & B Cellars Vineyards and Winery) and Yountville (Cosentino Winery, Cliff Lede Vineyards, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at California State Railroad Museum, learn about winemaking at Gary Farrell Winery, trek along Stevens Trail, and have some family-friendly fun at Enchambered: Sacramento Escape Room.

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San Francisco to Sacramento is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or fly. Expect a bit 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 enough time to 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: 2nd Story Entertainment (in Blue Ridge), Smith Gilbert Gardens (in Kennesaw) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Ducktown). 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.