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Connect with Nature Via the Capitol Corridor

April 9, 2019

Post updated March 25, 2020.

The Capitol Corridor may connect Northern California’s most vibrant cities and towns, but did you know lush green nature alongside fresh bodies of water stirring with wildlife can be experienced just steps from some of our stations? Fortunately, state- and federally- protected nature reserves keep many vulnerable habitats a priority amidst all the surrounding urban development. Hop on board the Capitol Corridor for an outdoor adventure that will get you up close and personal with some of the awe-inspiring ecosystems along our route, listed here from south to north.
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April Picks: Art in Martinez & San Jose, SF Cherry Blossom Festival & SF Beer Fest, Earth Day in Berkeley & Sacramento, and Oakland Dance Festival!

March 28, 2019

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to enjoy the outdoors at some of April’s liveliest festivals! If you’re a fan of art, culture, beer, or Mother Earth—or, simply put, anything that makes life awesome— you’ll have plenty of fun along the Capitol Corridor this month!

More April Picks: Art in Martinez & San Jose, SF Cherry Blossom Festival & SF Beer Fest, Earth Day in Berkeley & Sacramento, and Oakland Dance Festival!

5 Must-Visit Historic Towns in Northern California

February 21, 2018

This post was originally published on September 8, 2016.

Northern California’s 170-mile Capitol Corridor train route links the state’s original capital, San Jose, with its modern-day counterpart, Sacramento. But that’s not its only historical connection. Each of the Capitol Corridor’s 18 stops showcases some of California’s rich history—from the Spanish Missions to the Gold Rush to Prohibition—and five cities in particular are worth a stop. Check out these historic towns in a whirlwind weekend, or, for thorough historians, stretch out your tour over a series of excursions—either way, the Capitol Corridor is your ticket to time travel. More 5 Must-Visit Historic Towns in Northern California