Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families

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Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum

Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum

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Old Faithful Geyser of California

Old Faithful Geyser of California

Scenic site with a unique gift shop. Small, scenic geyser backdropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods.

Sharpsteen Museum

Sharpsteen Museum

Calistoga-centric exhibits & artifacts. Local history museum with a stagecoach, simulated barn, working model train & other attractions.

Pepperwood Preserve

Pepperwood Preserve

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The Petrified Forest

The Petrified Forest

Preserved redwood trees & trails. Park with a trail winding through giant redwood trees petrified by a volcano 3 million years ago.

Safari West

Safari West

Plush tents within a wildlife preserve. Upscale tented accommodation on a 400-acre wildlife preserve with safari tours & free breakfast.

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

Campground & seasonal pool near wineries. Near area wineries, this park features campgrounds & yurts, a seasonal pool, trails & picnic space.

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Picnic facilities, hiking trails & tours. Historic state park & landmark mill featuring picnic facilities, hiking trails & weekend tours.

Rincon Ridge Park

Rincon Ridge Park

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Environmental Discovery Center of Sonoma County

Environmental Discovery Center of Sonoma County

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Children's Museum of Sonoma County

Children's Museum of Sonoma County

Hands-on exhibits & an outdoor garden. Cheerful museum for kids featuring interactive educational activities, plus an explorative garden.

Spring Lake Park

Spring Lake Park

A campground, lake & multi-use trails. Sizable park featuring a campground, swimming lagoon & lake plus 9.7 miles of multi-use trails.

Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

Massive refuge for viewing waterfowl. Enormous refuge with a road & trail through the wetlands for viewing waterfowl & other wildlife.

Capay Open Space Park

Capay Open Space Park

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Museum of Sonoma County

Museum of Sonoma County

Rotating exhibits with a local focus. Small, stately facility with a collection of exhibits documenting aspects of the region's past.

Railroad Square Historic District

Railroad Square Historic District

Vintage quarter with shops & dining. Heart of old town Santa Rosa, with restaurants & antiques shops in restored late-1800s buildings.

DeMeo Park

DeMeo Park

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Juilliard Park

Juilliard Park

Community garden, play area & public art. A playground, community garden, public art & live bands in the summer are the draw at this park.

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

3,900-acre park & astronomy observatory. Large park with mountain vistas, the Sonoma Creek headwaters & an observatory for stargazing.

Bayer Park & Gardens

Bayer Park & Gardens

Garden, skate park & picnic facilities. 6-acre space with a community garden, a picnic area with outdoor ovens, a skate park & a playground.

Hallberg Butterfly Garden

Hallberg Butterfly Garden

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West County Museum

West County Museum

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Ragle Ranch Park

Ragle Ranch Park

Scenic spot for outdoor pursuits. Public park with biking, hiking & equestrian trails, plus picnic areas, playgrounds & a dog park.

Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Experiment Farm

Luther Burbank’s Gold Ridge Experiment Farm

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Sonoma Botanical Garden

Sonoma Botanical Garden

25 acres of flowering Asian plants. One of the largest collections of documented, wild-collected Asian plants in the world.

Sonoma Zipline Adventures

Sonoma Zipline Adventures

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Golis Park

Golis Park

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Park Winters

Park Winters

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Napa Valley Museum

Napa Valley Museum

Regional art, science & history exhibits. Heritage museum features regional art, science & history exhibitions, educational programs & events.

Scandia Family Fun Center

Scandia Family Fun Center

Amusement park with mini-golf & go-karts. Compact amusement park offering mini-golf, batting cages & go-karts, plus an arcade & pizza counter.

Jack London State Historic Park

Jack London State Historic Park

Famed author's grave, a museum & trails. Vast park dedicated to Jack London featuring his gravesite, a museum, historic buildings & trails.

The Caves At Soda Canyon

The Caves At Soda Canyon

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Jack London's Wolf House

Jack London's Wolf House

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Fundemonium

Fundemonium

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Lake Solano County Park

Lake Solano County Park

Camping, kayaking & fly-fishing. Wooded lakeside park for canoeing, kayaking & fly-fishing, plus camping, short hikes & birdwatching.

Penngrove Power and Implement Museum

Penngrove Power and Implement Museum

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American Made Miniatures Farm Sanctuary 501c3

American Made Miniatures Farm Sanctuary 501c3

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Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

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