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Best Places to Pick Your Own Produce Near VacavilleVacaville is a charming town surrounded by the pleasant landscape views of Northern Cali as well as the hustle and bustle of nearby Sacramento and San Francisco. It’s also conveniently located near several farms where picking your own produce makes for the perfect family activity. Here are four farms within driving distance from Vacaville ideal for a “you-pick” produce pick-me-up.

Larry’s Produce

Take a short, 13-minute trip from Vacaville into Fairfield to reach our first farm on the list. Larry’s Produce is one of the biggest fresh produce stands in Solano County and offers everything from citrus fruits and berries to corn and winter squash. They also bring plenty of family fun by offering a pumpkin patch and hay rides in the fall and a large selection of Christmas trees in the winter.

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Kia Models with Optional HatchbacksIf you’re looking for a vehicle with that extra bit of trunk space and passenger seating, a hatchback is a way to go. Fortunately for car buyers, Kia has a lineup of excellent hatchbacks with the amenities you want to meet your ideal checklist. Here are three models to keep in mind as you search for your perfect hatch upgrade.

Kia Soul

The Kia Soul is a four-door hatch that comes in at an affordable starting MSRP of $16,200. Its 2019 counterpart packs a similar design for only $290 more. Both models come in three trims — the Base, Plus (+), and Exclaim (!) — and seat up to five passengers comfortably. A 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve engine make up the Soul’s unit lineup, capable of producing up to 28 mpg combined.

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Kia of Vacaville - 4 Breathtaking HikesWhether it’s coastal cliffs, tree-lined paths, or arid wilderness dotted with geological marvels, the Sacramento area offers some of the best hikes to explore the area. Grab your gear and tour these four breathtaking hikes that are easy to get to from Sacramento.

Auburn’s Quarry Trail

Explore the American River Canyon and California’s limestone mining past as you journey along the Quarry Trail in Auburn State Recreational Area. Catch glimpses of caves and remnants of mining on this family-friendly hike.

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Kia of Vacaville - 4 Road Trips to Take Before You DieThe hallmark of America is quite possibly the plethora of wonderful sights and must-see destinations spread over our large and diverse nation. With summer fast approaching, now is the best time to start planning your cross-country trips. One of the hardest parts of plotting your course is deciding which path to take and where to stop along the way. These five routes are our top picks for road trips you have to make before you die.

The Total Tourist Route

This route is guaranteed to hit America’s top 50 tourist stops across the country. When the desire to hit the road takes over, this is the route for you. See nearly every tourist spot in the nation with Michigan State University Randy Olson’s computer-generated course that takes up to three months to complete.

Olson’s plan offers road trippers a colossal mix of rare sights, inner-city hotspots, destination amenities, beautiful natural landscapes, and must-see historical sites. If you want to minimize your time on the road and maximize your sightseeing, this route nails it for the best road trip.

Lincoln Highway

Follow the manifest destiny of car travel with the granddaddy of America’s thoroughfare system: The Lincoln Highway. The first transcontinental highway was born of auto racing great Carl Fisher’s dream of a coast-to-coast road. Opened in 1913, it traversed over 3,000 miles from Times Square in New York to San Francisco, California.

Today, this American highway is more primitive than you might imagine, and roads left unprotected for almost a century have suffered. However, since 1992 the Lincoln Highway Association dedicates its resources to revitalizing the remaining portions of the highway and its historic sites for travelers to continue to enjoy. The centennial celebration of the famed 1915 tour led by the Association featured 103 tourists driving 55 cars over 12 thrilling days.

U.S. Route 6

If you’re looking to jump on one single route, then consider U.S. 6. Also known as the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, in honor of American Civil War veterans, Route 6 crosses the country from sea to shining sea starting either in Bishop, California, or Provincetown, Massachusetts.

See a considerable portion of the country along U.S. 6, from the 1851 Mormon settlement in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Loveland Pass where you’ll travel 11,990 feet over the majestic Colorado Rockies, finally driving across the Sagamore Bridge onto Cape Cod.

Jefferson Highway

Your next cross-country road trip doesn’t necessarily have to travel east to west. Known as the Crossroads of America, the Jefferson Highway is a 2,300-mile-long route that starts in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and runs all the way to the coast in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Nicknamed the Pine to Palm Highway, discover the vast range of diverse landscapes along the way. The Jefferson Highway Association hosts an annual bus tour in late April using the same route that’s been popular since 1923.

No matter which of our four famous routes you choose, buckle up and hit the highway. The road trip of your dreams is out there waiting for you.

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Top 4 Can't Miss Summer EventsGet ready to enjoy all the activities that make summer in Sacramento so amazing. To help plan your vacation, we put our heads together and came up with four can’t-miss events to keep the lazy days of summer in California fresh and exciting.

Placer County Fair – June 21 to June 24

Renew your love of the classic county fair in Placer this summer. This year’s festivities come with a $10 million renovation of the fairgrounds. Discover everything you remember about the fair, from farm animals to carnival rides. Enjoy the season with live bands and plenty of food for one heck-of-a good time.

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Which 2018 Kia is Right for Me?Automakers like Kia are releasing new designs and innovations with each model year. With so many fantastic options for your next ride, how are you going to choose? You want a vehicle that fits perfectly into your life, and whether this is your first — or next — new Kia, it’s hard to know where to start. We’re ready to help you decide which vehicles you want to test drive first. Read on to learn more about our favorite Kia models.

Kia Sorento

Introducing the highly-acclaimed 2018 Sorento, a midsize SUV that comfortably seats up to seven people in its quiet cabin, starting at $25,900. The Sorento is powered by your choice of two four-cylinders: the standard 2.4-liter engine or the optional turbocharged 2.0-liter. Or pick the punchy V-6 with superior towing power.

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Kia of Vacaville - 4 Best Sacramento Restaurants for Vegetarian CuisineTracking down delicious food when you’re a vegetarian is easier said than done. So many restaurants offer a cursory veggie option, which is really just a meat option without the meat. It’s rare to find a restaurant that has gone to the effort of creating options genuinely geared toward vegetarians that are delicious and don’t feel like they’re missing something. If you’re looking for some great vegetarian grub in Sacramento, look no further; here are four of the best restaurants for vegetarian cuisine in and around the city.

The Waterboy

The Waterboy is an impressive destination pub for vegetarians. Operating on the belief that great meals are achieved by letting the ingredients shine, the restaurant selects everything carefully. They choose ingredients at the perfect point in their growth and development to ensure they’re as delicious as possible. Dinner at the Waterboy is to be savored, offering a wonderful relaxing experience and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

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Kia of Vacaville - To Lease or to Buy: Which Option Is Best for You?Getting a new car can be a lot of fun, and there are many drivers that trade in their cars often in order to get the latest and greatest models. There are several ways that you can get a new car. Most drivers decide to buy their cars outright by financing them and paying down the debt over time. Others decide to lease new cars. Here is a look at the differences between leasing and buying, as well as how to know which option is best for you.

The Benefits of Buying

Most drivers buy their cars. Even if you finance the purchase, you are still buying the car. Ultimately, you will own the car, provided that you pay the agreed upon value to the dealer. There are several benefits of buying a car. Like any other major investment that you own, a car can later be sold. Although buying a car upfront can be more expensive, you can make back a portion of your investment over the long term. Buying a car also reduces the number of restrictions that are placed on it letting you do what you want.

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Take in Some Culture at These 3 Sacramento Area MuseumsEvery big city has a museum that serves as a great way to experience the history and culture of the area. In Sacramento, there are plenty of museums for you to check out. If you want to show your family the rich culture of the Sacramento area, then take in some culture at these three Sacramento area museums.

California State Railroad Museum

The California State Railroad Museum is dedicated to preserving the history and cultural experience of the railroad system throughout the state. Without railroads, crossing the country may not have been possible for most people. They finally connected both halves of the country so that it was easier to travel from coast to coast.

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Kia of Vacaville - A Buyer's Guide to the New 2018 Kia CadenzaLuxury cars still draw the attention of many drivers that are looking for something stylish and unique. The Kia Cadenza has been a leading choice for drivers for many years thanks to its iconic style and luxury features. With so many new features and details added to the 2018 Cadenza, it can be hard to sift through all of the information. Here is a buyer’s guide to the new 2018 Kia Cadenza.

Power 

Like many other luxury cars, the 2018 Kia Cadenza brings a new level of performance to the market. Its 3.3L V6 engine produces up to 290 hp, which makes it powerful enough to give you that excitement that you are looking for. Kia also uses the Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system to get the best possible performance out of the engine. The result is not only better performance, but better fuel-efficiency as well.

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