Midtown Sacramento is the beating heart of Sacramento’s arts, drinking and dining scene. It’s a place where Victorian monuments, postwar apartment blocks and contemporary lofts line tree-shaded streets. Midtown Sacramento boasts some of the city’s best art, culinary and retail attractions. Come and discover this desirable and energetic corner of Downtown Sacramento.
Make your way to Fort Sutter State Historical Park to walk in the footsteps of gold prospectors and the city’s founding father. In 1841 Swiss immigrant John Sutter established a fort on lands that would later become Sacramento. Learn about the California Gold Rush via reenactments, storyboards and photographs. Delve into the life of Californian tribespeople at the adjacent State Indian Museum.
Visual and performing arts are an important part of the neighborhood’s identity. Experience the unique ideas of local artists at exhibition spaces such as the Elliott Fouts Gallery and Kennedy Gallery. Watch innovative shows at the California Stage Co., which is one of the three venues of the R25 Arts Complex. The B Street Theater puts on events and workshops for all ages.
Artisan jewelers, independent clothing labels and thrift shops present interesting options for the fashion conscious. Shop for retro toys and browse toy-inspired artwork at Art of Toys. Join locals at the Saturday Midtown Farmers Market for fresh produce, cooking demonstrations, street food and handicrafts. Purchase organic produce, groceries and flowers at Wednesdays at Winn, a weekly market held at Albert Winn Park.
From ramen noodles and fried chicken to farm-to-table fare, gourmet burgers and vegan menus, food in Midtown caters to most palates. Choose between high-end restaurants, tearooms and taprooms in the Handle District and Midtown Central areas. Tables line the sidewalks on balmy evenings and create an enjoyable alfresco scene. Mingle with the LGBT crowd at the bars of Lavender Heights.
Midtown Sacramento sits between Downtown and East Sacramento. Leave the car behind and uncover the wonders of this walkable neighborhood on foot.
