Top 7 Things to Do in Rancho Cordova, According to TripAdvisor

Rancho Cordova is ripe with memorable experiences for the whole family. We rounded up seven of the top-rated things to do to help you plan for an incredible vacation.

Hagan Community Park

Adjacent to the American River Parkway is Hagan Community Park, a spectacular park boasting dozens of family-friendly amenities. Across nearly 80 acres, you’ll find tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields, a community center, an aquatic center, a dog park, a fishing lagoon, a playground, group picnic locations, and restrooms. It’s the largest park within the Cordova Recreation and Park District and is sure to provide hours of fun.

Sacramento Children’s Museum

Spark a lifetime of learning a the Sacramento Children’s Museum. A wide array of programs are offered, from educational outreach and sensory-friendly play to story time and summer camp. Plus, seasonal events provide the opportunity for children to make friends while participating in group activities. This popular kid’s attraction is also a member of Museums for All, a nationwide access program to remove barriers for underserved families who want to enjoy the museum’s exhibits and programming.

Granite Arch Climbing Center

Discover some of the most realistic indoor climbing walls imaginable at the Granite Arch Climbing Center. There is lots of room to go vertical whether you’re a seasoned climber or a beginner to the sport of climbing. Try your hand at bouldering, top roping, or lead climbing under the watchful eye of the staff. If you’d rather be outside, Granite Arch also offers an outdoor boulder park.

Parkwest Casino Cordova

Try your luck at the Parkwest Casino Cordova, offering no-fee gaming to popular California games, including Baccarat, Blackjack, and 3 Card Poker. You can also enjoy craft beer, cocktails, wine, and classic American cuisine at The Lodge. The casino is open 24 hours a day. The card room gaming space features ten tables and poker games without the noise and congestion of slot machines. Experience the decadent luxury of gaming at Parkwest Casino Cordova.

Red Door Escape Room

Gather your friends and plan to make your escape at the Red Door Escape Room. You’ll use teamwork and your brains to pull off a daring breakout from a spaceship, enchanted land, or prison escape room. Each unique escape room has a riddle to solve, and your team is on the clock to successfully make an escape. Groups of two to more than six can reserve a room and become part of the story at Red Door Escape Room.

American Raft Rentals

American River Raft Rentals is the largest and most experienced rafting company in California, offering self-guided raft trips on the lower American River since 1974. The six-mile self-guided float is suitable for all ages, with no guide required. Your float includes the thrill of riding the San Juan rapids, where a photograph waits to snap you in action weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and swimming and floating in one of the clearest rivers in the west.

The Smart Axe

Try your hand at axe throwing at Smart Axe. Up to four of your friends can challenge each other per target during 75-minute sessions. You can plan a complete experience with onsite beer, wine, and a menu of tasty bites offering sausages, hot dogs, pizzas, nachos, and more. Smart Axe is open seven days a week. Closed-toed shoes are required, and an adult must accompany children aged 12-17. No one under 12 is permitted in an axe-throwing lane for safety.

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