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Best Places for Photos in Rancho Cordova, CA
Old Fair Oaks Brg
Fair Oaks, CA
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
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The American River Parkway
Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail
Rancho Cordova, CA
Rancho Cordova is home to six miles of the picturesque American River Parkway. Whether lazily floating on the water or exploring trails off the beaten path, you’ll find plenty to photograph. Capture an explosive sunrise over the riparian woodland, sit and wait for that perfect wildlife moment, or try your hand at action photography and capture the zipping bicyclists and hustling runners along the parkway.
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The Barrel District
11327 Trade Center Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Vibes are aplenty in Rancho Cordova’s Barrel District, a collection of six breweries, two distilleries and a meadery. From the Roaring Twenties mood of the J.J. Pfister Distillery to the coastal ambiance of the hard kombucha brewery Shorebirds, the Barrel District features an eclectic array of establishments with varying atmospheres.
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Apple Hill
2901 High Hill Rd
Placerville, CA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Feel like a day trip? If you’re all wine-d out but still seek bucolic vistas, hit the road and follow Highway 50 to the scenic and flavorful Apple Hill, nestled in the Sierra Nevada Foothills.
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Lake Natoma
Sacramento County, CA
Rent a kayak at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center and take to the waters of Lake Natoma for some good ol’ rest and relaxation. Surrounded by an 11.5-mile loop trail, Lake Natoma is a charming place to spend the day. Hidden alcoves and inlets abound, ensuring that you’ll discover something new with each visit.
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Prairie City SVRA
13300 White Rock Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA
Monday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Get the adrenaline pumping with a trip to the Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). Home to the Hangtown Motorcross Classic, Prairie City SVRA is a great place for action sports photographers.
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Soil Born Farms
2140 Chase Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA
Monday:
Closed
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Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Dip your hands into agriculture at Soil Born Farms Urban Agriculture & Education Project, a 55-acre ranch with a working organic farm, a restored riparian habitat, a native plant nursery, a certified kitchen, an amphitheater and much more.
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Mills Station Arts & Culture Center
10191 Mills Station Rd
Sacramento, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
3:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday:
3:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Unleash your inner artist at the Mills Station Arts & Culture Center (MACC). Exhibits constantly rotate at the MACC, ensuring that you’ll always find new photo-worthy canvases, sculptures and other artistic creations. Get inspired and share your favorite artwork.
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California Capital Airshow
10425 Norden Ave
Sacramento County, CA
While the California Capital Airshow is seasonal, it takes place annually, giving you ample time to prep your camera and sharpen your shutter finger for high-speed subjects.