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If you want to experience the single largest student-run event in the United States, visit Davis in late April and revel in Picnic Day. The day consists of over 150 free events, most of which take part on campus, including dog races, food tastings, exotic animal shows, the notorious Battle of the Bands, and an exciting fashion show displaying unique student work. As one might expect, a good amount of drinking takes place throughout the day and by late afternoon there tends to be intoxicated people everywhere, but the mood of the event is very positive, and arrests are very few relative to the meeting than 50,000 attendees.
A 100-acre tract of land running along the banks of the Old North Channel of Putah Creek, on the UC Davis Campus. The arboretum is home to plant species that range from Mediterranean to South African and even includes somewhat smaller examples of California's North Coast Redwoods. It is the main source of horticultural information for inland California. The arboretum is a popular place for Davis students for walk, jog, bike, study, or just relax in the sun.
Opened in Davis in 2010, the US Bicycling Hall of Fame is a privately-run organization dedicated to promoting cycling. The museum includes historic bicycles, memorabilia from famous cyclists, topical exhibits, and Hall of Fame inductee information.