If you happen to be visiting California soon, make it a point to see and explore the city of Roseville, the biggest city in Placer County and part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the city is known for its lovely hiking and biking trails, fitness centers and spas, excellent restaurants, and wineries where you can taste an array of wines for free. It seems that this city has prepared something for its visitors of all ages and from all walks of life. There are parks where small children can run and play, entertainment centers and shops for teenagers, and lots of activities for adults. A few days’ stay might be too short to experience everything that the place offers. To help you discover the best things to do in Roseville, California, here is a list of the top activities that will make your visit memorable.
1. Learn about the Native Americans at the Maidu Museum & Historic Site
Posted by Maidu Museum & Historic Site on Friday, 2 November 2018
The Maidu Museum & Historic Site serves as a source of information about the life and culture of the Nisenan Maidu race that lived in this part of California for thousands of years. The exhibits are interactive and history buffs will find the displays highly educational. Tools, jewelry, and other items that were crafted by the Maidu people are exhibited in the museum. There are also books dedicated to the history of these native Americans. Outside the museum, there are trails on the site, as well as bedrock mortars and rock art that depicts the people’s culture.
Maidu Museum & Historic Site
Address: 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr, Roseville, CA 95661, USA
Website: Maidu Museum & Historic Site
2. Bike along Miners Ravine Bike and Walking Trail
Posted by Pilgrimage Hikers on Monday, 12 November 2018
Walk along Miners Ravine Bike and Walking Trail, an 8.4-mile (13.52-kilometer) path near Roseville, California. Traffic is not a problem even on the paved portion of the trail. Following some of the unpaved narrow roads can be a great adventure. During autumn, the leaves of the trees and shrubs turn into bright and lovely colors. Some dog owners bring their pets to explore the lovely trail, exercise and relax. Families can enjoy the place even with their young ones because the path is also stroller-friendly.
Miners Ravine Bike and Walking Trail
Address: 7699 Sierra College Blvd, Granite Bay, CA 95746, USA
Website: Miners Ravine Bike and Walking Trail
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
3. View brilliant works of art at Blue Line Arts
Posted by Blue Line Arts on Monday, 9 May 2016
Roseville is a haven for art connoisseurs who are looking for excellent artworks to view and buy. Visit Blue Line Arts Galleries, a place where many works of local and national artists are on display. Artworks of different artists are exhibited on rotation so that there are always new works to see. The Blue Line Arts Galleries do not just offer space for art exhibits. On some occasions, the place hosts lectures, musical performances, demonstrations, and parties.
Blue Line Arts
Address: D405 Vernon St #100, Roseville, CA 95678, USA
Website: Blue Line Arts
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 11am - 5pm (closed on Sun & Mon)
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4. Have a picnic at Royer Park
Posted by Royer Park on Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Have a great family bonding at Royer Park in Roseville, California. Prepare a picnic basket before you go and find the best spot for you and your kids. There is ample space for the small ones to run, play, and frolic until they have spent their energy. After enjoying your meal, you can take them to the baseball, softball, and soccer field to watch some players doing their practice. You can then visit the Children’s Art Center for more exploration. During summer, there is live music provided by some bands.
Royer Park
Address: 190 Park Dr, Roseville, CA 95678, USA
Website: Royer Park
Opening hours: 8am - 8pm (daily)
5. Play ice hockey at Skatetown
Posted by Skatetown Ice Arena on Friday, 30 August 2019
Have you ever tried playing ice hockey? This game is really exciting and if you want to learn how to do it, you can visit Skatetown Ice Arena and attend a session on how to play ice hockey. But if you prefer to stay on the sideline, you can take a seat and watch some games played by professional players. It is also a good place to watch the graceful ice skaters doing their routine on the ice arena. You can rent a pair of skates and experience the thrill of moving on the slippery ice. The place also serves as a venue for parties and other events for 10 to 500 guests.
Skatetown
Address: 1009 Orlando Ave, Roseville, CA 95661, USA
Website: Skatetown
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 10am - 12pm, 2pm - 5pm; Fri: 10am - 12pm, 2pm - 5pm, 7pm - 10pm; Sat: 2pm - 5pm, 7pm - 10pm; Sun: 2pm - 5pm
6. Experience the loving atmosphere at Bayside Church Blue Oaks
Posted by Bayside Church Blue Oaks on Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Feel the loving atmosphere of the Bayside Church Blue Oaks where everyone who comes to its embrace is welcome. There is a place for people of all ages. Toddlers, young children, teenagers, and adults will find relevant things to learn and do. The church has an indoor courtyard and cafe where one can enjoy a cup of coffee for free or buy delectable salads, pizzas, and smoothies at a price that is budget-friendly. Women seeking to be inspired and to be connected with God can join Bayside Women. Come early to get a spot at the Blue Oaks Campus.
Bayside Church Blue Oaks
Address: 10000 Alantown Dr, Roseville, CA 95678, USA
Website: Bayside Church Blue Oaks
Opening hours: 7am - 8pm (daily)
7. Discover green living at Roseville Utility Exploration Center
Take the opportunity to learn how to save and conserve natural resources while in Roseville. Visit Roseville Utility Exploration Center and get a one-of-a-kind education about being a responsible steward of Mother Earth. Visitors are taught how to use water efficiently, manage waste materials, and recycling through fun and informative activities. View the interactive exhibits, read comic books about safeguarding the planet, or join workshops on the same topic.
Roseville Utility Exploration Center
Address: 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747, USA
Website: Roseville Utility Exploration Center
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 10am - 5pm (closed on Sun & Mon)
8. Shop for antiques at Antique Trove
Indulge your hobby of collecting rare and vintage items while visiting Roseville. Drop by the Antique Trove, a store that displays timeless and unique pieces by 250 store owners. You do not have to hop from one antique store to another because you can find almost everything that you desire at Antique Trove. If you are lucky, you might shop on a sales day and find precious items at reduced prices.
Antique Trove
Address: 236 Harding Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678, USA
Website: Antique Trove
Opening hours: 10am - 6pm (daily)
9. Watch car racing at the All American Speedway
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Posted by ALL AMERICAN SPEEDWAY - ROSEVILLE CA on Sunday, 15 September 2019
Are you a fan of car racing? A visit to Roseville could mean having a chance to watch car racing at the All American Speedway. This speedway has been approved by the NASCAR or the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, which regulates racetracks in the United States. Families come to enjoy the race, especially at night. The track is asphalt with a grassy infield that gives a nice feeling to the racers. There are various kinds of racing cars with drivers who are young and eager to win the race and the cash prize.
All American Speedway
Address: 800 Event Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Website: All American Speedway
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 3pm - 5pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
Price: 25 to 35 USD; free for kids 5 years old and below
10. Learn about Roseville's history at Carnegie Library Historical Museum
Tour the Carnegie Library Historical Museum where you will learn about the history of Roseville. The building was originally used as the Carnegie Library but after 70 years, the library was closed. Six years after, the place was reopened to become the museum of Roseville. You can find exhibits that reveal the past of the city like the models of the railroads of the past that one can see in the museum.
Carnegie Library Historical Museum
Address: 557 Lincoln St, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Website: Carnegie Library Historical Museum
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 10am - 2pm (closed from Sat - Mon)
11. Relish oriental dishes at Fat's Asia Bistro
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Posted by Fat's Asia Bistro Roseville on Friday, 26 July 2019
For people that visit Roseville, the city teems with restaurants that specialize in various cuisines, including Asian. Savor the delectable seafood, meat, noodle, and vegetable dishes at Fat’s Asia Bistro, a restaurant that features oriental dishes. Try the sushi, shrimp soup, dumplings, barbecued chicken and pork, calamari, baby back ribs, and an array of salads and dessert. The food is delicious and filling and prices are affordable.
Fat's Asia Bistro
Address: 1500 Eureka Rd, Roseville, CA 95661, USA
Website: Fat’s Asia Bistro
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
12. Have fun at Diamond Oaks Park
If you are used to jogging or taking morning walks, Diamond Oaks Park is the ideal place to do your workout. The park opens at sunrise and closes an hour after sunset. Because of trees growing around, the place is always cool. There are picnic tables and barbecue grills for people who love to spend a day outdoors. The vast playground is well-equipped and there are many activities that young children can enjoy. The baseball and soccer fields are frequently used so you can watch athletes practicing or several teams competing for the top prize.
Diamond Oaks Park
Address: 400 Diamond Oaks Rd, Roseville, CA 95678, USA
Website: Diamond Oaks Park
Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (daily)
13. Explore the history of communication technology at Roseville Telephone Museum
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Posted by Ars Technica on Saturday, 26 January 2019
Visit Roseville Telephone Museum to see a collection of antique telephones and memorabilia which show how communication technology has advanced from the time the telephone was invented. On display are the oldest types of telephones that include the wooden box, the magneto, the coffin, and the pay telephone that is composed of three boxes. There is also a standing desk telephone that looks like a candlestick and the cradle telephone. The collection of novelty phones that feature cartoon characters are very popular among kids.
Roseville Telephone Museum
Address: 106 Vernon Street Roseville, CA 95678
Website: Roseville Telephone Museum
Opening hours: Every first Saturday of the month: 10am - 2pm
14. Get thrilled at Roseville Golfland Sunsplash
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Posted by Roseville Golfland Sunsplash on Monday, 25 May 2015
Visit Roseville Golfland Sunsplash and give your kids the time of their lives. You can teach them how to play golf in the miniature golf course or simply let them try playing the game by themselves. After sweating it, proceed to Sunsplash Waterpark and enjoy the sun as you splash on the cold water. There are water slides that your family can enjoy. If you are still up for more thrills, try the different rides in the park. Birthday celebrations, parties, and other events can also be held in this area.
Roseville Golfland Sunsplash
Address: 1893 Taylor Rd, Roseville, CA 95661, United States
Website: Roseville Golfland Sunsplash
Opening hours: 10am - 10pm (daily)
15. Savor homemade treats at Four Sisters Cafe
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Posted by Pinnacle at Galleria Luxury Apartments on Friday, 22 March 2019
This is a dining place that aims to provide nutritious, delicious, and homemade food to the families and communities in Roseville. The menu for breakfast and lunch varies, with all ingredients fresh from the farms and markets in the area. For breakfast, you can try the mango-filled rolled egg benedict and the homemade bacon that has been cured and smoked in house. The foods are delicious and service is laudable so that once you have eaten here, you will always come back for more.
Four Sisters Cafe
Address: 9050 Fairway Drive Suite 165 Roseville, CA 95678
Website: Four Sisters Cafe
Opening hours: 6:30am - 3pm (daily)
16. Wander around Olympus Pointe Sculpture Park
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Posted by Andres Garza on Saturday, 7 September 2013
The Cosmos Tower is a sculpture that is 80 feet (24.38 meters) tall and is located in Olympus Pointe Sculpture Park. Commissioned by a developer in Roseville, this sculpture looks imposing and it appears like a rose when viewed from the air. For the people in Roseville, this represents the unity of its residents. If you wander around the park, you will see smaller sculptures of animals and flowers. These are the winning works of art in a competition among third and fourth graders in Roseville. From the park, you can walk to the head of the Miners Ravine Bike Trail and see bikers and walkers following the lovely trails. Art enthusiasts, especially sculptors, come to the park to pay homage to this unique work of art.
Olympus Pointe Sculpture Park
Address: 350 N Sunrise Ave, Roseville, CA 95661, United States
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
17. Walk your dog in Marco Dog Park
Molly and Bristal at Marco Dog Park in Roseville, great place, this was a hot day.
Posted by Sunny K. Wofford on Tuesday, 13 July 2010
If you are taking your dog with you on your vacation in Roseville, give it a grand time as well. You can take your dog for its daily exercise at Marco Dog Park, which has been named after Marco, a police dog. Many pet owners walk their pets there so you and your dog will meet people and other canines and perhaps make new friends. Chairs and benches are placed in the shade so that pet owners can relax while the dogs run around. There are splash pools and a water fountain as well.
Marco Dog Park
Address: 048 010-037-000, Roseville, CA 95661, United States
Website: Marco Dog Park
Opening hours: Thu - Tue: 6:45am - 8pm; Wed: 10am - 8pm
18. Experience the excitement at Circus Vargas
Experience the thrill of the old-time circus while visiting Roseville. Go to Circus Vargas, the biggest mobile circus in the world. The whole show is housed in a huge tent, the kind that you have seen in movies. Laugh with the clowns and watch acrobats do their bits. Hold your breath as the tightrope walker crosses a rope stretched from end to end or as the unicyclist pedals on a single wheel. Consult with palm and card readers and with those who can see your future on crystal balls. See magicians change things into something else. Do you want to see exotic animals? Circus Vargas always has several for everyone to see.
Circus Vargas
Address: 1151 Galleria Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Website: Circus Vargas
19. Pass the time at the Kaseberg Park
Roseville has several parks that are worth your visit alone or with your family and friends. The park has two picnic areas where you can exchange stories and share good food in a fresh and relaxing atmosphere. There are swings and play areas where the children can have fun. The horseshoe pits and the sand volleyball court are also an attraction. Most parents find the park a safe and good place where their children can spend their excess energy and enjoy the outdoors.
Kaseberg Park
Address: 1151 Rand Way, Roseville, CA 95678, United States
Website: Kaseberg Park
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
20. Learn more about Roseville at Roseville Historical Society
Learn the history of Roseville of more than a century by visiting Roseville Historical Society, which also operates the Carnegie Library Museum. It aims to preserve and promote the history of the city by scanning and indexing the archives and by telling the story of Roseville using images and relevant information. Photographs, documents, and stories of the past are connected with the present to gain more insights so that new pieces of information can be found. Here, you will find receipts that date back to 1878, memorabilia, and more than 3000 documents and photographs that will help shed light on the history of Roseville.
Roseville Historical Society
Address: 557 Lincoln Street, Roseville, CA 95678
Website: Roseville Historical Society
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 10am - 2pm (closed on Sun)
21. Relax at Santucci Park
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Posted by Michael Donat on Saturday, 24 September 2016
Instead of shopping, why not spend a few hours relaxing at Santucci Park in Roseville? You can sit on one of the benches, breathe in the fresh air, and watch the activities around you. Or if you are visiting Roseville with your family, you can pack some food and have a picnic in the park where there are two areas reserved for people who want to enjoy some snacks or meals after exploring the place. There are swings and other equipment on the playground that children would love. For ball game enthusiasts, you might be lucky to watch a few games of soccer, baseball, softball, or basketball. Some paths in the park are ideal for walking or jogging.
Santucci Park
Address: 1831 Morningstar Dr, Roseville, CA 95747, United States
Website: Santucci Park
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
22. Spend an afternoon at Dry Creek Community Park
Posted by RoseMarie Marcella Hudson on Saturday, 14 September 2019
Dry Creek Community Park offers a lot of recreation activities for people of all ages. The park is large and there are trees around it, making it a shady and cool area. Children will love the playground with all its facilities. Take a walk on the walk trail or dirt trail with your kids. You can take your dog with you as long as it is leashed. More trails ideal for biking start from the park and lead outside for a lovelier scenery as you pass by. Nearby are a golf course and a tennis court. You can also go fishing for bass and other fishes on the creek.
Dry Creek Community Park
Address: 9245 Walerga Rd, Roseville, CA 95747, United States
Website: Dry Creek Community Park
Opening hours: 6am - 8:30pm (daily)
Discover the city of Roseville
The city of Roseville has a lot to offer its residents and visitors. It is rich in history and its museums showcase its past. When it comes to recreation, you will find a lot of options. If you love the outdoors, there are hiking and biking trails as well as parks with playgrounds and sports facilities. If you are looking for excitement, there is a car racing track and a waterpark. To enjoy the local cuisine, you can dine in some of the top restaurants. Indeed, there are limitless things to do in Roseville, California.
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