Imagine setting out on a journey to walk every single street in your city. Lacy, a lifelong Sacramento resident, is doing just that! Starting in winter 2024, she’s embarked on an explorative mission to traverse every inch of Sacramento’s downtown and midtown grid, documenting her adventures and impressions on Instagram. With only ten streets left on her ambitious map, Lacy is inspiring locals to break free from their usual routes and rediscover their neighborhoods.
What’s driving her? After years of living in the city, Lacy realized that there were parts of Sacramento she had never seen. Her walks have unveiled vibrant corners and friendly faces, dispelling misconceptions about the city’s more daunting areas. Not only is she finding beauty and liveliness in unexpected places, but she’s also encouraging others to venture out and explore their surroundings. Her motto? “Just go for a walk—you never know what you’ll find!”
Lacy concludes that Sacramento truly deserves the title of the City of Trees over the foodie tag of Farm to Fork, citing the city’s impressive greenery. So as she nears the end of her challenge, we can’t help but wonder: what final surprises lie ahead for her? Perhaps it’s time for all of us to lace up our shoes and join her in exploring the streets we often overlook!
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Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson is a contributor to LocalBeat, covering local news and community stories.
