Things to Do in Elk Grove Near Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove Central - HWY 99

For a quick crash-course in California wines, head over to Clarksburg (only 30 minutes away) and visit the Old Sugar Mill. Six wineries, including Todd Taylor and Heringer Estates, call this area home. Tasting rooms are open Wednesday through Sunday.

Only a mile to the South sits Elk Grove's Rain Garden Plaza, the first large-scale rain garden in the State of California and a beautiful space to learn about watershed stewardship and conservation. The Plaza has won over 10 regional and statewide awards and is definitely a "must-see" when visiting Elk Grove!

Elk Grove offers many options for outdoor recreation, including a bike and walking trail with access less than a half-mile from the hotel, the award-winning Elk Grove Rain Garden Plaza, and over 90 parks that remain open for walking, running, biking, and other forms of recreation that support physical distancing.

Elk Grove's community feel and central location make the city a great home base for family vacations in the area. Pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining and major attractions within a half-hour mean that there's something to fit everyone's mood.