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: Oakville (Robert Mondavi Winery & B Cellars Vineyards and Winery), Napa (Reid Family Vineyards, Wine Tours & Tastings, &more) and Yountville (Cosentino Winery, Cliff Lede Vineyards, &more). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at California State Railroad Museum, do a tasting at Gracianna Winery, trek along Stevens Trail, and test your problem-solving skills at Enchambered: Sacramento Escape Room.

To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Sacramento online travel route planner.

San Francisco to Sacramento is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a bus. When traveling from San Francisco in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Sacramento, with highs around 93°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly 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), 2nd Story Entertainment (in Blue Ridge) and Smith Gilbert Gardens (in Kennesaw). There's much more to do: meet the residents at Georgia Aquarium, take in nature's colorful creations at Atlanta Botanical Garden, contemplate the long history of Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, and get your game on at Bad Axe Throwing.

Before you visit Atlanta, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by flight from Sacramento to Atlanta takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Sacramento to Atlanta. Traveling from Sacramento in August, plan for a bit warmer nights in Atlanta, with lows around 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.