New Year's Resolutions in Rancho Cordova

A new year means new opportunities to grow, learn, and adventure! In Rancho Cordova, you'll find so many ideas for getting active, spending more time with loved ones, and having more WOW moments.

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Walk, Run & Cycle on the American River Parkway

Because of our year-round, temperate weather, Rancho Cordova is well-known for its appeal to outdoor activity lovers. The American River Parkway has incredible trail options for bicyclists, walkers, and runners alike! The parkway's Jedidiah Smith Memorial Trail is recognized as one of the longest paved bike trails in the United States, stretching over an impressive 32 miles. Pack some sunscreen, hit the trail, feel the breeze, and thank us later.

Eat More Adventurously at KP International Market

Looking to expand your palate this year? KP International Market is a giant grocery store that offers produce, ingredients, a food court, and a full bakery featuring items from over 40 different countries! If you love sushi, Korean BBQ, ramen, or boba make a plan to have lunch after you get your shopping on! Still feeling hungry? The incredibly diverse city of Rancho Cordova offers a wealth of eateries from all over the globe. You're sure to find something flavorful for every taste!

Get Creative & See Art Exhibits at The MACC

The Mills Station Arts & Cultural Center (affectionately known as The MACC) is perhaps one of the best hidden gems in Sacramento County. Since 1911, The MACC has been a cannery, a gas station, a post office, a grocery store, and a dance hall, among other things. Today it's a thoughtfully curated museum, featuring a rotation of incredible traveling exhibits and art classes throughout the year. Classes are low cost and most exhibits are completely free, making it the perfect spot for a family outing, date night, or a solo adventure. Check out our events calendar for the latest artists coming to The MACC.

Spend Family Enrichment Time at Sacramento Children's Museum

Rancho Cordova is a family-friendly city, and the Sac Kid's Museum is the perfect place to bring your littles to encourage their sense of wonder. This inclusive and welcoming space hosts rotating exhibits, seasonal activities, hands-on learning and craft opportunities, and one of the only child and family friendly Pride events in the region. Low-cost daily tickets, memberships, and sensory-friendly dates are available.

Plan Paddleboard Days at Sacramento State Aquatic Center

If you love the warmth of sun on your skin and the cool splash of water at your toes, you'll love the Sacramento State Aquatic Center. This watersport hot spot offers a wide variety of rentals, from kayaks and stand up paddleboards to windsurfers and sailboats. You can even sign up for lessons or bring a group to the center's WET Course for team building exercises. Make this your year to see why so many students, kids, and adults love coming to this spot on Lake Natoma!

Develop a Better Golf Swing at a Rancho Cordova Golf Course

There are four places to tee off around Rancho Cordova: Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, Mather Golf Course, Cordova Golf Course... and Sactown Family Mini Golf! Ancil Hoffman, Mather, and Cordova offer 9-18 holes and driving ranges as well as some tasty bites. Sactown Family Mini Golf is a great option for families or folks who love novelty, providing a fun glow-in-the-dark blacklight experience and an arcade!

Bring Your Dog to the Rancho Cordova Barrel District

This year, make a plan to get in more play (and chill) time with your pup! The Rancho Cordova Barrel District is a collection of 10 libation locations around Rancho Cordova, known for their award-winning craft beer, spirits, mead, hard kombucha, and wine. Every location is dog-friendly so that you can bring Fido along for socialization and relaxation! Music bingo and pub trivia make their way around the district each week and seasonal sips are always on tap.

Participate in Quirky Regional Events

Some roadtrippers love pulling over for roadside oddities like The Biggest Ball of Yarn. Others travel to unconventional places like Rancho Cordova to see major, truly unique regional events like the California Mermaid Convention, the Hangtown Motocross Classic, and the California Capital Airshow! Rancho Cordova offers many thrilling annual events, holidays, and festivals that can captivate a crowd, so if you're looking to be more social this year the sky is the limit!

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