As one of America’s most diverse cities, Sacramento has a variety of event venues and wedding locations that are sure to appeal to all occasions and tastes. Knowing how to choose an event venue or wedding location will help you to get this important aspect of your event planning out of the way!

As California’s capital city, Sacramento offers event venues ranging from historical to modern. Sacramento’s twenty-eight-acre National Historic Landmark District and State Historic Park present party locations, such as the landmark Riverfront Promenade just south of the Tower Bridge and the 1849 Scene, in the heart of old Sacramento.

The nearby Sacramento River sets a beautiful scene for Sacramento wedding locations or reception sites. For truly unique Sacramento event venues, board the Delta King, an authentic riverboat, and have your choice of several meeting facilities on this paddlewheel steamboat.

Conversely, if the American River on the east side of downtown Sacramento is more to your liking, Sacramento event venues just off of the Capital City Freeway may be booked. There are hotels, business parks and an exposition center within a few miles of Highway 80.

For those interested in outdoor party locations, the American River Parkway, Riverfront Park and Sutter’s Landing Regional Park are only three of more than one hundred parks in the greater Sacramento area where you can enjoy the wonderfully mild California Central Valley weather.

If your event will bring guests into Sacramento for a few days, there are a multitude of activities to keep them busy. They can take a stroll through the Convention Center Sculpture Garden at 13th and K streets, hit the trendy boutiques in midtown, grab a seat in the 92-year-old Guild Theater in the 40 Acres Art Gallery and Cultural Center or play with the kids at Fairytale Town play park in William Land Park. Athletes can cycle, boat and possibly catch the Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena.