(according to Citysearch)

1. California State Fair
Friday, 8/20 at California Exposition & State Fair
Eat deep-fried Twinkies and absorb the view from the Ferris wheel at one of the most popular fairs in the country.

2.
Arco Arena
1 Sports Pkwy, Sacramento, CA
Throw on your Chris Webber jersey, paint your face purple and "feel the roar" of the crowd as you cheer the Kings.

3. Biba
2801 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA
Taste some of the best northern Italian cooking in the country at celebrity chef Biba Caggiano's award-winning restaurant.

4. Esquire Grill
1215 K St, Sacramento, CA
Sip a glass of wine while rubbing elbows with politicians like Gov. Schwarzenegger, known to frequent this classy eatery.

5. The Delta King
1000 Front St, Sacramento, CA
Climb aboard this historic riverboat and try not to look suspicious during the interactive murder-mystery show.

6. Pancake Circus
2101 Broadway, Sacramento, CA
You're not a local until you've joined the down, the out and just plain broke for cheap hotcakes at this longtime greasy spoon.

7. Townhouse
1517 21st St, Sacramento, CA
Throw back cocktails and belt out "It's Raining Men" with the drag queens at this legendary karaoke hot spot.

8.
Sheraton
1230 J Street, sacramento, CA
Sip a cool martini while curled up on an overstuffed couch overlooking J Street, a prime spot for people-watching.

9.
Zelda's Original Gourmet Pizza
1415 21ST St, Sacramento, CA
Dig into some of the best flaky, deep-dish pizza in town at this Sacramento institution.

(according to Citysearch)