Sonoma County is an area rich in natural beauty,
history, and variety. Its sightseeing venues extend from its
western
reaches with coastal beaches, tide pools, and whale watching
to its scenic highways leading eastward to the neighboring
wine regions of Calistoga, St. Helena, and Napa Valleys. To
the north, Sonoma County (known also as the Redwood Empire)
is bordered by groves of giant Redwoods. San Francisco is situated
only 70 miles to the South.
The beauty of Healdsburg is unsurpassed – centered
in the Northern California wine country, visitors often compare
the area to Tuscany. Browse the restaurants or go shopping,
antiquing and wine tasting around the Healdsburg Plaza. Take
a walking tour of our historic homes, get a soothing massage
at one of our spas, or linger in the museums and wine library.
Meander through the Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley
along the Farm Trails and Art Trails to the farms, wineries,
studios and galleries that capture the area’s essence
in food, wine and art.
Outdoor recreation and family fun activities abound: Travel
along the back-roads for picnics under redwood trees in
one of Healdsburg’s many parks. Road cycling is enjoyed
year-round. For bike enthusiasts - the Harvest Century
Bicycle Tour is held in July. Experience hot air balloon
rides through the vineyards and rolling hillsides. Healdsburg’s
golf courses are among the best in the San Francisco Bay
Area.
The Russian River runs through Healdsburg, and visitors
enjoy beaches, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, all the way
to the Pacific Coast. Ride or drive the Coast to enjoy sightseeing,
walking on beaches, whale watching, bird watching, or rock
climbing! Enjoy a scenic driving tour to San Francisco, the
Napa Valley, Mendocino, Redwood Empire and the North Coast,
all within a day’s reach.
Antiquing
Bicycling
Boating
Brewery
Canoe Trips
Casino
Charles M. Schulz Museum
Children's Activities
Culinary School
Dancing & Live Music
Dining
Dog Parks
Farm Trails
Farmer's Market
Fishing
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Galleries
Golf
Hiking
Hot Air Balloons
Lake Sonoma Visitor Center & Fish Hatchery
Movies & Live Entertainment
Museums
Picnicking
Redwood Tree Grove
Shopping
Spas
Swimming
Tennis
Tours
Wineries
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Town ripens on the vine
By Jerry Shriver, USA TODAY
April 20, 2006
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2006-04-20-healdsburg_x.htm
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