Tours of any sort within downtown Sacramento are in limited supply. However, those looking for an alternative, lively and up-close view of the historic grid can sign up for Hot Walkin' Nights, the weekly walking tour that's scheduled to tread through downtown Wednesday evening.

Organized by the Sacramento Walking Sticks, California's largest American Volkssport Association (AVA) walking group, Hot Walkin' Nights tours various parts of Sacramento County every Wednesday evening throughout June, July and August. This Wednesday, the place of interest is downtown, allowing people to come and go as they choose during the predetermined 6.2-mile route.

Beginning at 6 p.m., participants will meet at the Dragon Palace restaurant on 1620 W. El Camino Ave. and stroll through the downtown region, paying special attention to Discovery Park along the way. The program provides a unique opportunity to see an experience the Grid in a scenic and educational manner while also getting some exercise in the process. Topics of interest discussed on the way include artistic heritage, authors and literary landmarks, various museums, the Pony Express, Railroad Heritage and Riverwalk America, among others.

Registration is free, but those who wish to receive IVV credit must pay $3.00 to participate. More information on all the Hot Walkin' Nights, as well as other walking tours within the Sacramento community can be found at sacramentowalkingsticks.org