California’s Capital Shockingly Ranks High on Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Best Places to Travel List

Sacramento has earned a spot on Travel + Leisure’s 2025 list of the 50 best places to travel, joining other top cities like Portland and Detroit. Known for its vibrant restaurant scene and as the temporary home of the Athletics, Sacramento is drawing new attention. The city’s growth, fueled by Bay Area transplants, is adding energy to a place that’s long been overshadowed by nearby destinations like San Francisco and Tahoe. Travel + Leisure highlights Sacramento’s evolving culinary scene, including 15 Michelin-recognized spots and standout restaurants like Kru and Pachamama Coffee. The magazine also points to Sacramento International Airport’s $1.3 billion expansion, offering new nonstop flights to exciting destinations.Read More