Activities

Our Neighborhood

Located conveniently on a quiet, tree-lined, street of historic homes in midtown Sacramento, we are just eight blocks from the state capitol and convention center in downtown.

Sites to See

  • State Capitol: Visitors can tour the restored historic offices of the Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Governor of the State of California.
  • California State Railroad Museum, the largest museum of its kind in North America with 21 restored locomotives and 46 exhibits
  • Crocker Art Museum is Sacramento's most extensive exhibit of 19th and 20th-century California art, Master drawings, Asian art, and European art.
  • Sutter's Fort State Historic Park is located just 10 blocks from the Amber House. Take a self-guided audio tour of Sacramento's earliest settlement, then enjoy a picnic lunch in the park surrounding the fort.
  • Sacramento Wine Tours: More than 200 wineries are within 60 miles of our city and we have choosen the best to create day tours that showcase the best the area has to offer.
  • Sacramento River Train: Ride on the longest wooden trestle in the West along the Sacramento River.
  • Explore Sacramento on a Hysterical Segway City Tour and get $10 off the published price by booking through us. It is a lot of fun! Read about it here.
  • Receive a free Sacramento Discover Gold Card upon check-in and get special offers from local attractions, restaurants and retailers.

Shopping

You can shop 'til you drop without being more than 10 minutes away from your quiet recluse at Amber House Bed and Breakfast Inn.

Arden Fair Mall (within ten minutes away) has been referred to as the ultimate walk-in closet. This mall has all the major department stores like Macy's, Nordstrom, JC Penny, and Sears as well as 165 specialty shops and a number of eateries.

Downtown Plaza (within a twenty-minute walk or 10 minute drive) and is a two-level, sunlit extravaganza of fine shops including Ann Taylor, Guess, Banana Republic and Crabtree & Evelyn.

Old Town Sacramento If you're tired of the mall scene you can stroll along the original boardwalks of Historic Old Sacramento, home to 124 shops, restaurants and museums along the waterfront.

Outdoor Activities

The American River Bicycle trails offer 23 miles of scenic trails winding along the American River from Old Sacramento to Folsom. This parkway is unlimited in it's recreation scope-perfect for hiking, strolling, picnicking, fishing and bird-watching.

Whitewater rafting along the American river. There are a number of different places to rent rafts and take guided or self-guided trips down the river.

Dining Out

There are 35 restaurants in midtown Sacramento. There is literally something for everyone among the numerous restaurants and eateries offering a local flair, most of time withing walking distance. Here are a few of our favorites:

Visit the Surrounding Areas

  • Napa Valley Wine Country is just an hour away.
  • San Francisco is just one hour and thirty minutes away.
  • Lake Tahoe is two hours away.
  • Yosemite National Park is three hours from the Inn.