Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
From Friday to Sunday, singers and alphorn players filled the streets and spontaneous bursts of yodeling echoed through restaurants, where diners initially reacted with surprise before joining in.
Widely regarded as the country's culinary capital—a remarkable distinction in a nation renowned for its gastronomy—the city has earned a reputation for its traditional bouchons (taverns), bustling food halls, and world-class restaurants.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
During his lifetime, Woody Guthrie saw America at ground level, riding boxcars, singing in taverns and on street corners, and even living for a time in a California migrant camp.
Picnics with outside food, blankets and lawn chairs are allowed into Rancho Cordova’s July 4 festival, but outside alcohol and barbecue grills are prohibited.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
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