AROUND VACAVILLE

Discover what's just a short drive away from Vacaville.

ARTS Benicia Center Gallery

The ARTS Benicia Center Gallery displays a diverse collection of local and regional artists and hosts a number of cultural events and performances. Open Fri-Sun Noon-4pm. 911 Tyler St. Suite 114, Benicia. (707) 747-0131.

Benicia Historical Museum

Experience the rich and colorful history of the City of Benicia, the one time capitol of California. This unique museum is located on the second floor of the building #9 storehouse. Open Wed-Sun 1pm-4pm. 2024 Camel Road, Benicia. (707) 745-5435.

Anheuser-Busch

During the 45-minute FREE tour, guides explain the all-natural brewing process while touring the production floor and high speed packing lines. Guests 21 years of age and older can enjoy complimentary samples. Tour hours are Tue-Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Anheuser-Busch is located at 3101 Busch Drive in Fairfield, approximately 12 miles SW of Vacaville. For more information call 707.429.7595.

Jelly Belly Candy Company

During the 40-minute free tour, visitors see the working factory where over 150 different sweet treats are made. Enjoy free samples while viewing the mosaic art made from the colorful Jelly Belly jelly beans. Voted "Best of America" by Reader's Digest editors. Open daily, tour hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Jelly Belly Candy Company is located at One Jelly Belly Lane in Fairfield, approximately 12 miles SW of Vacaville. For more information call 800.9.JELLYBEAN.

Pepper Belly's

Enjoy live standup and improvisational comedy with nationally recognized headliners that have previously appeared in movies and on TV. Great entertainment at reasonable prices. Open Wed-Sun. Pepper Belly’s is located at 849 Texas Street in Fairfield, approximately 11 miles SW of Vacaville. For more information call 707.422.SHOW.

Sepay Groves

Premium, locally grown California olive oil at excellent prices. Sepay sells only the freshest extra virgin olive oil as well as specialty food items, balsamic vinegars, olives and flavorful spreads. Savor a variety of delicious oils and vinegars in their tasting room. Open Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sun, 12-4pm. Sepay Groves is located at 370 Chadbourne Road, Suite A in Fairfield, approximately 12 miles SW of Vacaville.

Western Railway Museum

Ride authentic historic streetcars and interurban electric trains to experience California as it was over 100 years ago. Open year round Sat–Sun 10:30am–5pm. The Western Railway Museum is located at 5848 State Hwy. 12 in Suisun, approximately 17 miles SE of Vacaville. For more information call 707-374-2978.

Six Flags Marine World

Wildlife park, oceanarium and theme park - there's something for everyone! You can touch, train and feed marine life at their latest attraction, Ocean Discovery. Get up close and personal with 35 land animal attractions, Looney Tunes revues and more than 30 roller coasters and thrill rides. Six Flags Marine World is located at 2001 Marine World Parkway in Vallejo, approximately 24 miles SW of Vacaville. For more information call 707-643-6722.

Infineon Raceway

The track hosts several nationally televised events, including the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, National Hot Rod Association drag racing and the IRL IndyCar Series. Infineon Raceway is located at 29355 Arnold Drive in Sonoma, approximately 35 miles W of Vacaville. For more information call 800.870.RACE.

Lake Berryessa

A local favorite, Lake Berryessa's tranquil waters make it a great place to hike, picnic and enjoy all the water sports the lake has to offer. The lake is located near Winters, approximately 25 miles NW of Vacaville.

Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum

Come explore the rich and colorful history of Vallejo and the one time Naval Shipyard at Mare Island. The museum is located in Vallejo’s Old City Hall and boasts a working submarine periscope that allows for breathtaking views of Mare Island and the surrounding city. Open Tues-Sun 10am-4:30pm. 734 Marin Street, Vallejo. (707) 643-0077.

CASINOS

If gaming is what you seek, these nearby resorts are within easy driving distance from Vacaville:

Cache Creek is located at 14455 Highway 16 in Brooks, approximately 37 miles NW of Vacaville. For more information call 800.77.CACHE. More than 2000 slot machines and 120 table games fill 66,000sq. ft. of casino space. Recent renovations include a 200-room luxury hotel, health spa and eight restaurants.

Colusa Casino is located at 3770 Highway 45 in Colusa, approximately 73 miles N of Vacaville. For more information call 530.458.8844.

Thunder Valley Casino is located at 1200 Athens Avenue in Lincoln, approximately 60 miles NE of Vacaville. For more information call 877.468.8777.