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Davis City Overview

Davis is a city in Yolo County, California, west of Sacramento. It is best known as the home of the University of California, Davis. It is a progressive, bike-centric community.

Location and Climate

Davis is located in the Sacramento Valley. It has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.

Best Time to Visit

Spring (especially Picnic Day in April) and fall are the best times to visit. Summers can be very hot.

Best Ways to Get Around

Bicycling is the preferred mode of transport; Davis is the "Bicycle Capital of America." Unitrans (the bus system) is iconic for its double-decker buses.

Top 5 Things to Do

  1. Visit the UC Davis Arboretum: Walk or bike through this beautiful living museum featuring thousands of plants and a creek.
  2. Explore the Davis Farmers Market: Visit one of the best farmers markets in the nation, held on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Central Park.
  3. See the US Bicycling Hall of Fame: Learn about the history of cycling at this museum downtown.
  4. Visit the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art: See contemporary art at this university museum.
  5. Attend Picnic Day: Experience the massive university open house and parade held every April.
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