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September 24, 2022 a-101-admin

Shop, Dine or Stay at Historic Railroad Square

In Old Town Santa Rosa, restored turn-of-the-century buildings are filled with specialty shops, antique stores, fantastic restaurants and elegant hotels. This area is known as Railroad Square and was developed in the 1880s when the first trains arrived in Santa Rosa. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The 1904 train depot has been restored and is home to the California Welcome Center as well as the Santa Rosa Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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September 24, 2022 a-101-admin

Climb Aboard at Pacific Coast Air Museum

Founded in 1989 Pacific Coast Air Museum is a unique collection of authentic, well-cared-for aircraft, and a non-profit organization with a dedicated base of aviation experts who are giving back to the Sonoma Community through education and preservation.

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September 24, 2022 a-101-admin

Visit Children’s Museum of Sonoma County

The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County provides hands-on, interactive exhibits and activities in a safe environment that are custom designed for families with children aged ten years old and younger.

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September 23, 2022 a-101-admin

See the World’s Only Hand Fan Museum

The Hand Fan Museum is the first museum in the United States dedicated solely to hand fans, and displays a permanent collection, as well as a rotating exhibit, that tell, often in beguiling detail, the stories of the cultures and individuals who used them.

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September 22, 2022 a-101-admin

Take the Kids to Bay Area Discovery Museum

Kids can find hours of entertainment and learning at the Bay Area Discovery Museum, an indoor/outdoor, hands-on children’s museum located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito.

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September 22, 2022 a-101-admin

Take Angel Island Ferry to Angel Island

There is much to do on Angel Island… plan to spend the day! Ride the ferry over from Tiburon to this historically rich island with breathtaking 360° views.

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September 22, 2022 a-101-admin

See Art & Walk Gardens at Falkirk Cultural Center

Just outside downtown San Rafael, situated on 11 tree-shaded acres is a fully restored 1888 Victorian mansion that is listed as at National Historic Landmark. The Falkirk Cultural Center is a multi-dimensional structure.

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September 22, 2022 a-101-admin

Tour the Marin Museum of Bicycling

The Marin Museum of Bicycling is a premier bicycle history museum and cultural center in Fairfax, California. They display key examples from the 19th century Golden Age of Cycling; they are home to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, showcasing the birth and evolution of the mountain bike

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September 22, 2022 a-101-admin

Old Faithful Geyser

In the historic and idyllic town of Calistoga—known for its mineral springs and the water that comes from the springs—is Old Faithful Geyser. One of three Old Faithful Geysers in the world, it faithfully erupts a blast of hot water that shoots up over 75 feet about every 30 minutes.

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September 22, 2022 a-101-admin

Step Back in Time at the Petrified Forest

Take a self-guided walking tour through a forest of giant majestic Redwoods turned to stone by a local volcano 3.4 million years ago! Take a naturalist led tour or take one on your own as a self-guided tour.