Located along the Sacramento River and bustling with activities, the 28-acre Old Sacramento State Historic Park is welcoming a new visitor. Earlier this month, the Hawaiian Chieftain — a replica of a European merchant trader from the turn of the 19th century — sailed in, docked and became a temporary neighbor to the Delta Queen riverboat, which is a permanent fixture dockside.

November brings festivals, craft bazaars and holiday events. Not to be outdone, the San Francisco Zoo adds some special events for the holidays, too.

Down in the Sacramento Delta, it feels more like a forgotten Rust Belt town than a prime spot for wine sipping.