Make the Best of your Sacramento Stay

Thunder Valley Casino Resort is located on the outskirts of Sacramento, California. If you enjoy your poker and have a knack for it then you must visit the Thunder Valley Casino for the tournament season. It is not just a casino, but also a resort, so you can enjoy your stay and the event there. Thunder Valley Casino Resorts offers great amenities from spa, pool, and gym in-house to the AAA four-diamond High Steaks steakhouse, and every gaming option imaginable. If golf is your jam, they can sign you up at the nearby Whitney Oaks Golf Club. Whatever your preferences for fun pastimes, there is more to do here than you have time for.

There are also some great places to visit nearby besides all the in-house activities. You could get a complete list of all the services and activities at the main desk and sign up for them once you want to try. But for the attraction outdoors we have a few suggestions.

There is the newest Topgolf location that just opened down the road from the casino. You could easily rent a bay to enjoy the incredible golf driving range and some food and drinks. A little further down the road towards the historic Old Town Roseville, there are many bars and restaurants all top quality food, drinks, and beer. There also is a Boxing Donkey Irish Pub, an Opera House Saloon, and Onyx Club. The Monk’s Cellar Brewery makes classic Belgian-style beers nearby. At about 20 minutes drive form the casino there is the GoatHouse Brewing Company, serving house beers at this beautifully converted barn.

You could catch NBA basketball team Sacramento Kings playing in the brand-new Golden 1 Center. This venue also hosts concerts. The California State Capitol is also in downtown Sacramento, and tours are available there. The Crocker Art Museum is the main cultural attraction downtown.

Historic Old Town Sacramento and the California State Railroad Museum are great options for visiting with family and to keep the kids well entertained. The National Historic Landmark District has an abundance of dining and shopping options. The Railroad Museum has huge trains and other historic exhibits on display. Another great place for exploration is Sutter’s Fort, which played a part in the Donner Party rescue and the discovery of gold in California. It also served as a final destination for pioneers on the California Trail.

Lake Tahoe is beautiful to see and has an outdoor playground resembling a winter wonderland in season. Apart from the beautiful scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where this lake happens to be, there are a bunch of world-class ski resorts. At the North Shore, you have the Squaw Valley that hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics. It has an ice-skating rink at the top of the mountain that makes for a great pastime for kids and adults.

So, this place makes for a perfect vacation spot for everyone, but since it is a famous spot, make reservations in advance for stuff like ski lessons, gym or spa. This way you will get to enjoy you pick of all the best activities.