Sacramento Guidebook
Places to go, things to see...
Whether you are on a business trip, on a romantic getaway or a family vacation Sacramento can provide you with some great attractions. Museums, sightseeing, picnics, bike riding, shopping, nightlife, and just a few steps away.
This museum, housed in a historic 1870s-era mansion, presents the state's most extensive collection of art, both old and new. Works from European, Asian, and North American masters are rotated in from the extensive permanent collection, and holdings in Californian art and European drawings are particularly strong. Other offerings include photography and international ceramics. Special exhibits and a broad array of programs also foster a love of art and creativity. The museum is free to the public every Third Sunday of the month, "Pay as you Wish" Sunday, sponsored by Bank of America.
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Crocker Art Museum
216 O StThis museum, housed in a historic 1870s-era mansion, presents the state's most extensive collection of art, both old and new. Works from European, Asian, and North American masters are rotated in from the extensive permanent collection, and holdings in Californian art and European drawings are particularly strong. Other offerings include photography and international ceramics. Special exhibits and a broad array of programs also foster a love of art and creativity. The museum is free to the public every Third Sunday of the month, "Pay as you Wish" Sunday, sponsored by Bank of America.
Cruise down to the R Street Corridor, a former railroad yard and industrial area, now home to intriguing shops and designers. For hyper-curated outdoor clothing and gear with a city-streets-meets-Redwood forests sensibility — think fleece sweatshirts in vibrant colors — head to the All Good flagship store, which also organizes hiking, surfing and bouldering trips in California and beyond." NYT
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R Street
R StreetCruise down to the R Street Corridor, a former railroad yard and industrial area, now home to intriguing shops and designers. For hyper-curated outdoor clothing and gear with a city-streets-meets-Redwood forests sensibility — think fleece sweatshirts in vibrant colors — head to the All Good flagship store, which also organizes hiking, surfing and bouldering trips in California and beyond." NYT
https://rstreetcorridor.com/
Midcentury wares and records at Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage, where you can find everything from 45s to atomic age lamps.
Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage
931 T StMidcentury wares and records at Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage, where you can find everything from 45s to atomic age lamps.
Down the street, the Warehouse Artist Lofts Public Market has a small but enticing food court with excellent poke — the Hawaiian-style raw fish salad that’s sweeping California — at Fish Face Poke Bar and an exciting collection of shops: midcentury wares and records at Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage, where you can find everything from 45s to atomic age lamps; and fabulously retro vintage clothing at Old Gold. For admirers of bespoke clothing, Benjamins crafts shoes — like a $375 boot made of leather from the Chicago tannery Horween, which takes 16 to 20 weeks to deliver — on site.
WAL Public Market
1104 R StDown the street, the Warehouse Artist Lofts Public Market has a small but enticing food court with excellent poke — the Hawaiian-style raw fish salad that’s sweeping California — at Fish Face Poke Bar and an exciting collection of shops: midcentury wares and records at Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage, where you can find everything from 45s to atomic age lamps; and fabulously retro vintage clothing at Old Gold. For admirers of bespoke clothing, Benjamins crafts shoes — like a $375 boot made of leather from the Chicago tannery Horween, which takes 16 to 20 weeks to deliver — on site.
Stop at the Nimbus Hatchery, which raises steelhead trout and Chinook salmon, and has a nature trail.
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Nimbus Fish Hatchery
2001 Nimbus RdStop at the Nimbus Hatchery, which raises steelhead trout and Chinook salmon, and has a nature trail.
Many cities have beloved sports teams, but few treat sports events — even minor league baseball games — as much like a nightlife activity as Sacramento, where eating a Merlino’s freeze while watching a River Cats game at West Sacramento’s Raley Field is a favorite way to spend an evening.
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Raley Field
400 Ballpark DrMany cities have beloved sports teams, but few treat sports events — even minor league baseball games — as much like a nightlife activity as Sacramento, where eating a Merlino’s freeze while watching a River Cats game at West Sacramento’s Raley Field is a favorite way to spend an evening.
In 2016, the country got its first solar-powered sports stadium when the Golden 1 Center opened in Sacramento, transforming the city’s downtown with an indoor-outdoor design that includes five towering, fully-retractable glass doors. The $500 million-plus arena hosts the Kings N.B.A. team, as well as big-name musical acts like Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande and John Mayer.
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Golden 1 Center
500 David J Stern WalkIn 2016, the country got its first solar-powered sports stadium when the Golden 1 Center opened in Sacramento, transforming the city’s downtown with an indoor-outdoor design that includes five towering, fully-retractable glass doors. The $500 million-plus arena hosts the Kings N.B.A. team, as well as big-name musical acts like Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande and John Mayer.
Head to Amtrak’s Sacramento Valley Station, a 1926 Renaissance Revival train station that just received a major face-lift, and hop the Capitol Corridor train 15 minutes west to the college town of Davis. From the 1913 Mission Revival Davis Station, it’s a 20-minute walk to the new Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art.
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Sacramento Valley Station
401 I StHead to Amtrak’s Sacramento Valley Station, a 1926 Renaissance Revival train station that just received a major face-lift, and hop the Capitol Corridor train 15 minutes west to the college town of Davis. From the 1913 Mission Revival Davis Station, it’s a 20-minute walk to the new Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art.
Opened in 2016 at the University of California, Davis. The museum’s porous, light-filled Grand Canopy design is itself a work of art. A recent exposition included John Cage’s first participatory composition, “33 1/3,” which debuted at U.C. Davis in 1969.
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Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
254 Old Davis RdOpened in 2016 at the University of California, Davis. The museum’s porous, light-filled Grand Canopy design is itself a work of art. A recent exposition included John Cage’s first participatory composition, “33 1/3,” which debuted at U.C. Davis in 1969.
It started as an outlier, a neighborhood theater showing second-run films that had premiered weeks earlier in first-run movie houses on downtown’s glittering K Street. Seventy-five years later, the Tower Theatre stands as the center of foreign and independent cinema in Sacramento.
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The Tower Theatre
2508 Land Park DrIt started as an outlier, a neighborhood theater showing second-run films that had premiered weeks earlier in first-run movie houses on downtown’s glittering K Street. Seventy-five years later, the Tower Theatre stands as the center of foreign and independent cinema in Sacramento.
Self-Guided Tours
There is so much to see if you just decide to go for a stroll. Here are some of our curated walking tours.
WALKING TOUR OF BEAUTY ESTATES (https://goo.gl/maps/EggaRvtWCzicapmx8) This is a nice walk, about 4 miles, where you will see many beauties from the 1880s through 1930s. We've curated our favorites in a route that can greet you with coffee and a local brewery at the end. We recommend you cross the track on T and visit our two favorites (2110 U st & 2200 T,) follow the route counter-clockwise and enjoy!
Family Laundry - Bed and Breakfast
2110 16th StreetWALKING TOUR OF BEAUTY ESTATES (https://goo.gl/maps/EggaRvtWCzicapmx8) This is a nice walk, about 4 miles, where you will see many beauties from the 1880s through 1930s. We've curated our favorites in a route that can greet you with coffee and a local brewery at the end. We recommend you cross the track on T and visit our two favorites (2110 U st & 2200 T,) follow the route counter-clockwise and enjoy!
WALKING TOUR OF VINTAGE NEON
(https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/mGi7UI2awqZR1hIJszR4WAyFTlbsmw)
If you are into vintage neon signs, Sacramento is your place for exploring. Our own Family Laundry sign was placed in 1954 and is considered a landmark in town. Enjoy a tour of our favorites in midtown.
Family Laundry - Bed and Breakfast
2110 16th StreetWALKING TOUR OF VINTAGE NEON
(https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/mGi7UI2awqZR1hIJszR4WAyFTlbsmw)
If you are into vintage neon signs, Sacramento is your place for exploring. Our own Family Laundry sign was placed in 1954 and is considered a landmark in town. Enjoy a tour of our favorites in midtown.
WALKING TOUR OF MURALS
(https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/cbg7aQCE-6us9P5ngDArE_iF1YFYSA) Midtown has lots to offer with simple strolls around town. Here are our favorite murals. Try finding them and enjoy!
Family Laundry - Bed and Breakfast
2110 16th StreetWALKING TOUR OF MURALS
(https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/cbg7aQCE-6us9P5ngDArE_iF1YFYSA) Midtown has lots to offer with simple strolls around town. Here are our favorite murals. Try finding them and enjoy!
Food Scene
For elegant dining and potential political-star siting, Ella is a decade-old Sacramento restaurant that sits right where the streetcar rounds from 12th to K Street. Its décor exhibits what Selland calls a “rustic elegance,” with the rustic part mostly confined to the antique, distressed wood shutters found on Ella’s ceilings and walls. Ella offers a seafood-inflected starter menu and well-crafted entrees – New York steak, pork chop, sturgeon – that taste appealingly of wood smoke but would never set the culinary world on fire.
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Ella Dining Room & Bar
1131 K StFor elegant dining and potential political-star siting, Ella is a decade-old Sacramento restaurant that sits right where the streetcar rounds from 12th to K Street. Its décor exhibits what Selland calls a “rustic elegance,” with the rustic part mostly confined to the antique, distressed wood shutters found on Ella’s ceilings and walls. Ella offers a seafood-inflected starter menu and well-crafted entrees – New York steak, pork chop, sturgeon – that taste appealingly of wood smoke but would never set the culinary world on fire.
The name may sound generic, but dining here is an experience unlike any other. Since opening in 1991, The Kitchen has felt like a party from start to finish, hosted by the talented Chef Kelly McCown. Diners (celebrants are inevitably included) are encouraged to get up and walk around, maybe even peek into the kitchen to chat up the cooks.
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The Kitchen Restaurant
915 Hurley WayThe name may sound generic, but dining here is an experience unlike any other. Since opening in 1991, The Kitchen has felt like a party from start to finish, hosted by the talented Chef Kelly McCown. Diners (celebrants are inevitably included) are encouraged to get up and walk around, maybe even peek into the kitchen to chat up the cooks.
A family owned and operated business since 2007; Revolution Winery & Kitchen is devoted to the notion that the expression of place, terroir, is an important pursuit. Our mission is to locally produce wine and food that is the best expression of Sacramento Terroir. They have options for vegan.
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Revolution Winery and Kitchen
2831 S StA family owned and operated business since 2007; Revolution Winery & Kitchen is devoted to the notion that the expression of place, terroir, is an important pursuit. Our mission is to locally produce wine and food that is the best expression of Sacramento Terroir. They have options for vegan.
Equal parts refined and rustic, upscale and understated, Localis shines as both a destination eatery and a neighborhood bistro. Recently gained one Michelin star, Together with his tight-knit team, Chef/owner Christopher Barnum-Dann brings unusual warmth to this intimate setting. His enthusiasm is instantly palpable as he happily explains his inspiration behind particular dishes and even solicits feedback. This is especially true for diners who sit at the spacious counter.
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Localis
2031 S StEqual parts refined and rustic, upscale and understated, Localis shines as both a destination eatery and a neighborhood bistro. Recently gained one Michelin star, Together with his tight-knit team, Chef/owner Christopher Barnum-Dann brings unusual warmth to this intimate setting. His enthusiasm is instantly palpable as he happily explains his inspiration behind particular dishes and even solicits feedback. This is especially true for diners who sit at the spacious counter.
With its good looks and regal food, this bright haunt is already a hot spot. Its hip, industrial-chic interior is modern and plain gorgeous, with hanging green plants, white painted pipes and exposed brick. Incredibly fresh, creative Californian fare reigns supreme on this menu, and the dishes turned out are well-balanced and neatly executed.
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Beast + Bounty
1701 R StWith its good looks and regal food, this bright haunt is already a hot spot. Its hip, industrial-chic interior is modern and plain gorgeous, with hanging green plants, white painted pipes and exposed brick. Incredibly fresh, creative Californian fare reigns supreme on this menu, and the dishes turned out are well-balanced and neatly executed.
Kinjo, a Japanese word meaning "neighborhood," is a restaurant we love. They offer tasty handrolls and small plates. Our top 5 favorites are Taco Trio, Takoyaki, Pepperfin, Eka Geso, and Zig-Zag Roll. They let you try different rolls to find your favorites. Kinjo is cozy, the staff is friendly, and the food is amazing. You should definitely check it out!
Kinjo Hand Roll Bar
Kinjo, a Japanese word meaning "neighborhood," is a restaurant we love. They offer tasty handrolls and small plates. Our top 5 favorites are Taco Trio, Takoyaki, Pepperfin, Eka Geso, and Zig-Zag Roll. They let you try different rolls to find your favorites. Kinjo is cozy, the staff is friendly, and the food is amazing. You should definitely check it out!
Neighborhood Brews & Drinks
Sacramento is flush with beer. Try New Helvetia, named for the city’s original moniker. The brewery has a neighborhood feel, complete with backyard picnic tables, a devoted running club and a resident mascot dog named Moose (there’s a session I.P.A. named in his honor).
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New Helvetia Brewing Company
1730 BroadwaySacramento is flush with beer. Try New Helvetia, named for the city’s original moniker. The brewery has a neighborhood feel, complete with backyard picnic tables, a devoted running club and a resident mascot dog named Moose (there’s a session I.P.A. named in his honor).
Not only about the beer. Urban Roots started when Rob and Peter decided it was time to open the brewery they’d been dreaming of for a long long time. They wanted a place where they could express their love for the industry they’ve been a part of for so long. With Urban Roots, they hope to pay homage to all of the wonderful people they have met on their journey. People that showed them amazing beer and maybe more importantly showed them a good time.
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Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse
1322 V StNot only about the beer. Urban Roots started when Rob and Peter decided it was time to open the brewery they’d been dreaming of for a long long time. They wanted a place where they could express their love for the industry they’ve been a part of for so long. With Urban Roots, they hope to pay homage to all of the wonderful people they have met on their journey. People that showed them amazing beer and maybe more importantly showed them a good time.
For a funky outdoor beer garden with communal tables imported from Germany and a shipping container kitchen, Der Biergarten, has 32 taps of mostly German beer and a menu that includes classics like currywurst ($8.06) and schnitzel ($12.67).
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Midtown BierGarten
2332 K StFor a funky outdoor beer garden with communal tables imported from Germany and a shipping container kitchen, Der Biergarten, has 32 taps of mostly German beer and a menu that includes classics like currywurst ($8.06) and schnitzel ($12.67).
Modern speakeasy with a vintage vibe & live music, plus seasonal Southern bites & classic cocktails.
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The Shady Lady Saloon
1409 R StModern speakeasy with a vintage vibe & live music, plus seasonal Southern bites & classic cocktails.
Tomato Alley Free House is where everyone knows your name. This is a cool little tucked-in place where the neighborhood meets and gets to know each other. Steve leads the way with his sake bombs and eccentric personality. A must go if you stay with us.
Tomato Alley Free House
2020 16th StreetTomato Alley Free House is where everyone knows your name. This is a cool little tucked-in place where the neighborhood meets and gets to know each other. Steve leads the way with his sake bombs and eccentric personality. A must go if you stay with us.
Bikes & Picnics
Bike Dog in industrial West Sacramento is popular with bicyclists, dogs, and serious beer geeks.
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Bike Dog Broadway Taproom
915 BroadwayBike Dog in industrial West Sacramento is popular with bicyclists, dogs, and serious beer geeks.
The paved, 32-mile Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail starts in Old Sacramento’s Discovery Park and travels along the American River, a tubing hot spot during the scorching summer months.
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Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail
Jedediah Smith Memorial TrailThe paved, 32-mile Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail starts in Old Sacramento’s Discovery Park and travels along the American River, a tubing hot spot during the scorching summer months.
If you’re up for an ambitious ride (or a short drive), continue all the way to the town of Folsom — of Johnny Cash prison song fame — which is loaded with Gold Country character.
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Folsom Historic District
915 Sutter StIf you’re up for an ambitious ride (or a short drive), continue all the way to the town of Folsom — of Johnny Cash prison song fame — which is loaded with Gold Country character.
Get a picnic lunch for the road at Roxie’s Deli & BBQ, an East Sacramento corner store with a retro feel and sandwiches that will feed two adults for less than $10. A local favorite is the messy Meatball Mafia sandwich ($9.65) with smashed meatballs, provolone, and Parmesan cheeses, topped with tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños.
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Roxie Deli & Barbeque
3340 C StGet a picnic lunch for the road at Roxie’s Deli & BBQ, an East Sacramento corner store with a retro feel and sandwiches that will feed two adults for less than $10. A local favorite is the messy Meatball Mafia sandwich ($9.65) with smashed meatballs, provolone, and Parmesan cheeses, topped with tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños.
Take your meal to the recently renovated pond at nearby McKinley Park, where 1,200 rose bushes in bloom from March through May. The garden was featured in Greta Gerwig’s 2017 film “Lady Bird”— a love letter to her hometown — which has inspired walking and running tours of the film’s locations.
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Park McKinley
601 Alhambra BlvdTake your meal to the recently renovated pond at nearby McKinley Park, where 1,200 rose bushes in bloom from March through May. The garden was featured in Greta Gerwig’s 2017 film “Lady Bird”— a love letter to her hometown — which has inspired walking and running tours of the film’s locations.
Sustainably minded market for seasonal, organic produce as well as meats, fish & specialty foods.
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Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
2820 R StSustainably minded market for seasonal, organic produce as well as meats, fish & specialty foods.
Coffee, Bakes & Brunches
Freeport Bakery is a charming neighborhood bakery. It is an award-winning, full-line, scratch bakery known for its great cakes. From birthdays to weddings, Freeport Bakery cakes always make memories. Breakfast pastries, cookies, cupcakes and pies are baked daily.
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Freeport Bakery
2966 Freeport BlvdFreeport Bakery is a charming neighborhood bakery. It is an award-winning, full-line, scratch bakery known for its great cakes. From birthdays to weddings, Freeport Bakery cakes always make memories. Breakfast pastries, cookies, cupcakes and pies are baked daily.
Named after the city's first volunteer fire department, Hook & Ladder is a good choice for an upscale meal in a hip setting. Décor is eclectic, with vintage curios alongside flat-screen TVs, but the menu meets the standards of today’s discerning tastes. Dishes highlight seasonal, locally-produced ingredients.
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Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co.
1630 S StNamed after the city's first volunteer fire department, Hook & Ladder is a good choice for an upscale meal in a hip setting. Décor is eclectic, with vintage curios alongside flat-screen TVs, but the menu meets the standards of today’s discerning tastes. Dishes highlight seasonal, locally-produced ingredients.
Scorpio Coffee is a hidden gem in Sacramento, proudly recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the city's hot spots for the "most in the know" residents. While we may not claim to be experts, we wholeheartedly support our local businesses, especially when they bring something as delicious as Scorpio Coffee's Japanese-style brews.
The ambiance at Scorpio Coffee is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. What sets them apart is their unique Japanese-inspired approach to coffee, which adds a delightful twist to each sip. It's a must-try for any coffee enthusiast!
Whether you're a seasoned coffee aficionado or just looking for a new favorite spot in Sacramento, Scorpio Coffee is definitely worth a visit. Support your local businesses and treat yourself to a memorable coffee experience at Scorpio Coffee.
Scorpio Coffee
Scorpio Coffee is a hidden gem in Sacramento, proudly recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the city's hot spots for the "most in the know" residents. While we may not claim to be experts, we wholeheartedly support our local businesses, especially when they bring something as delicious as Scorpio Coffee's Japanese-style brews.
The ambiance at Scorpio Coffee is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. What sets them apart is their unique Japanese-inspired approach to coffee, which adds a delightful twist to each sip. It's a must-try for any coffee enthusiast!
Whether you're a seasoned coffee aficionado or just looking for a new favorite spot in Sacramento, Scorpio Coffee is definitely worth a visit. Support your local businesses and treat yourself to a memorable coffee experience at Scorpio Coffee.
Faria Bakery is a bakery located in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento, nourishing the community with handmade artisan bread and viennoiserie crafted from local and whole grains. Check out our website for more information!
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Faria Bakery
3417 BroadwayFaria Bakery is a bakery located in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento, nourishing the community with handmade artisan bread and viennoiserie crafted from local and whole grains. Check out our website for more information!
Wine Tasting
Originally built in 1934 as an operating beet sugar refinery, the Old Sugar Mill now hosts fifteen unique wineries offering varietals from all over Northern California. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Sangiovese are just a few of the featured wines. Located in the heart of the Clarksburg AVA, and just 15 minutes from downtown Sacramento, the Old Sugar Mill is the premier destination for enjoying world-class wines with friends and family. Complete with picnic grounds that are dog and family friendly, the Old Sugar Mill is a perfect venue for your next wine trip.
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Old Sugar Mill
35265 Willow AveOriginally built in 1934 as an operating beet sugar refinery, the Old Sugar Mill now hosts fifteen unique wineries offering varietals from all over Northern California. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Sangiovese are just a few of the featured wines. Located in the heart of the Clarksburg AVA, and just 15 minutes from downtown Sacramento, the Old Sugar Mill is the premier destination for enjoying world-class wines with friends and family. Complete with picnic grounds that are dog and family friendly, the Old Sugar Mill is a perfect venue for your next wine trip.
A unique feature of this charming, Gold Rush era town, is the Murphys Main Street wineries experience. This makes Murphys an irresistible wine-lover’s destination. If you want to get a complete overview of the innovative Calaveras winemaking scene, Murphys Main Street wineries make it easy and fun. Stroll along this historic downtown and pop into over two-dozen tasting rooms specializing in Rhône and Italian varietals. Meet winemakers and winery owners and learn about their craft. This is a snob-free zone! Calaveras winemakers are eager to share their knowledge and delighted to respond to your interest. Take your time, relax and enjoy!
Main Street
Main StreetA unique feature of this charming, Gold Rush era town, is the Murphys Main Street wineries experience. This makes Murphys an irresistible wine-lover’s destination. If you want to get a complete overview of the innovative Calaveras winemaking scene, Murphys Main Street wineries make it easy and fun. Stroll along this historic downtown and pop into over two-dozen tasting rooms specializing in Rhône and Italian varietals. Meet winemakers and winery owners and learn about their craft. This is a snob-free zone! Calaveras winemakers are eager to share their knowledge and delighted to respond to your interest. Take your time, relax and enjoy!