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), Yountville (Cosentino Winery, Cliff Lede Vineyards, &more) and Oakville (Robert Mondavi Winery & B Cellars Vineyards and Winery). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at California State Railroad Museum, learn about winemaking at V. Sattui Winery, admire the masterpieces at Crocker Art Museum, and get a sense of history and politics at Capitol Park.

For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Sacramento trip itinerary planning site.

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), River Rafting & Tubing (in Ducktown) and Smith Gilbert Gardens (in Kennesaw). There's much more to do: meet the residents at Georgia Aquarium, examine the collection at World of Coca-Cola, contemplate the long history of Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, and take in nature's colorful creations at Atlanta Botanical Garden.

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 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. 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 travel back home.