55 days in Sacramento & Seattle Itinerary

The capital city of America's most economically significant state, Sacramento is an important stop for any politico.

Discover out-of-the-way places like California State Capitol Museum and California State Railroad Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sacramento: Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary (in Fair Oaks), Jensen Botanical Garden (in Carmichael) and Auburn (Old Town Auburn & Auburn Joss House Chinese Museum). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Crocker Art Museum, steep yourself in history at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, do a tasting at Cline Cellars, and identify plant and animal life at Safari West.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Sacramento tour planner.

Saint Louis to Sacramento is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Saint Louis to Sacramento. Traveling from Saint Louis in August, Sacramento is little chillier at night with lows of 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Fishing Charters & Tours and Kerry Park. Explore Seattle's surroundings by going to Olympia (Washington State Capitol, Hands On Children's Museum, &more), Earth Sanctuary (in Langley) and Olympic National Park (Hurricane Ridge, Bunch Creek Falls, &more). Dedicate the 15th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Spend the 27th (Mon) wandering through the wild on Discover Nature. Next up on the itinerary: view the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and wander the streets of Pike Place Market.

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Getting from Sacramento to Seattle by car takes about 13 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Sacramento in August, you will find days in Seattle are slightly colder (80°F), and nights are about the same (61°F). On the 29th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.