Enjoy the vibrant music scene in Oakland, look for yesterday’s treasures at the vintage market faire in Martinez, experience maritime heritage in San Francisco, and learn about the origins of Vikings in Sacramento. Capitol Corridor is the best way to get you there, and with our Take 5 for $5 Weekend deal, you can save big on travel!
More Weekend Picks: Oakland Art & Soul, Martinez Vintage Faire, Festival of the Sea, and Scandinavian Festival
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Weekend Picks: Oakland Laurel Street Fair, San Francisco Filipino Festival, Sacramento Banana Festival, and Berkeley City Horse Kids Carnival
August 9, 2017Looking for things to do this weekend in the Bay Area? The Capitol Corridor is your ticket to fun! Listen to world music at the Laurel Street Fair in Oakland, celebrate Filipino culture in San Francisco, go bananas at a festival in Sacramento, and have a fun family day at a racetrack in Berkeley!
More Weekend Picks: Oakland Laurel Street Fair, San Francisco Filipino Festival, Sacramento Banana Festival, and Berkeley City Horse Kids Carnival
A Car-Free, Hassle-Free Trip to Lake Tahoe on the Capitol Corridor
August 5, 2017Whether you’re planning a Lake Tahoe summer getaway to play in the water, cash in at the casinos, or simply enjoy the mountain air, driving there any time remotely close to peak commute hours, especially on a Friday, can be enough to make you reconsider your plans. What many Tahoe enthusiasts don’t realize is that it’s entirely possible to reach the Lake Tahoe area comfortably and hassle free on the Capitol Corridor. On Capitol Corridor trains, there’s room to stretch out, free wi-fi, and a Café Car serving light meals, snacks, wine, beer, spirits, and other beverages. The best part is you won’t waste hours slogging through traffic in a cramped car. More A Car-Free, Hassle-Free Trip to Lake Tahoe on the Capitol Corridor
Weekend Picks: Oakland First Friday Art Murmur, Berkeley Summer Symphony, Fremont Arts Festival, and San Francisco Nihonmachi Fair
August 3, 2017Take an evening stroll looking at art in Oakland, enjoy a free symphonic concert in Berkeley, gather for a weekend of art and wine at a festival in Fremont, and celebrate Asian Pacific culture in San Francisco. It’s a weekend full of summer events along the Capitol Corridor!
More Weekend Picks: Oakland First Friday Art Murmur, Berkeley Summer Symphony, Fremont Arts Festival, and San Francisco Nihonmachi Fair
Vegan & Vegetarian Destinations along the Capitol Corridor
July 30, 2017With the booming veg scene in the Bay Area and parts of Northern California, plant-based foods are becoming everyone’s favorite. Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or a carnivore with veggie aspirations, each of these restaurants offers a unique flavor and atmosphere, all along (or not too far from) the Capitol Corridor train route.
More Vegan & Vegetarian Destinations along the Capitol Corridor