Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Windsor

Pacific Coast Air Museum

Pacific Coast Air Museum

Interactive aircraft & related displays. A collection of 30+ vintage aircraft (many of which can be explored) plus related displays & a shop.

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Coffey Park

Coffey Park

City park with a playground & BBQs. This 5.9-acre city park features a playground, trees & green spaces, plus picnic areas & barbecues.

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Safari West

Safari West

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

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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.

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Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center

Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center

Exhibits on cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. Whimsical museum with exhibits on famed cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, comics, a gift shop & more.

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A Place to Play

A Place to Play

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Hallberg Butterfly Garden

Hallberg Butterfly Garden

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DeMeo Park

DeMeo 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Guerneville River Park

Guerneville River Park

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West County Museum

West County Museum

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Ives Park

Ives Park

Outpost for swimming, picnics & sports. Stalwart municipal park with an outdoor swimming pool, playground, picnic tables & ball field.

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Howarth Park

Howarth Park

Family recreation site with lake & train. Community gathering spot on 152 acres with a lake, plus kids' attractions including a small train.

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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.

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Sonoma Zipline Adventures

Sonoma Zipline Adventures

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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.

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Sharpsteen Museum

Sharpsteen Museum

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

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I Love Calistoga

I Love Calistoga

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ladybug Park

Ladybug Park

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Crane Creek Regional Park

Crane Creek Regional Park

Rolling meadows, trails & disc golf. 128 acres of grasslands offering hiking & biking trails, picnic areas & an 18-hole disc golf course.

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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.

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Lyman Park

Lyman Park

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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.

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Arroyo Park

Arroyo Park

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Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park

Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park

Home of preserved building from 1800s. Site of historic adobe building, ranch & creek, with educational tours & special events offered.

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Walnut Park

Walnut Park

Playground & a farmers' market. Community park with play equipment for different ages, picnic areas & a regular farmers' market.

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Petaluma Wildlife Museum

Petaluma Wildlife Museum

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Yountville Park

Yountville Park

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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.

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Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum

Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum

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Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

Guided walks & historic building tours. 1,298-acre state park since 1982 offering guided nature walks, hiking trails & historic ranch tours.

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Highlands Park

Highlands Park

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Playground Fantastico

Playground Fantastico

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Glory Hole

Glory Hole

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Putah Creek Wildlife Area

Putah Creek Wildlife Area

Picturesque hillsides with nature trails. Scenic area with trails on slopes & steep hillsides, popular for fishing, birding & wildlife views.

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Lagoon Park

Lagoon Park

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Memorial Park

Memorial Park

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China Camp State Park

China Camp State Park

Campgrounds with hiking & biking trails. Park with reservable picnic & camp sites, plus 15 mi. of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.

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Imagination Park

Imagination Park

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Lynch Canyon Open Space

Lynch Canyon Open Space

Trails, picnic areas & diverse wildlife. Park features trails & picnic spots within hilly grasslands featuring various wildlife & raptors.

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Odin's Temple of the Tiger

Odin's Temple of the Tiger

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Butterfly Habitat

Butterfly Habitat

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Rockville Hills Regional Park

Rockville Hills Regional Park

Park for walks, biking & mountain views. Area with volcanic-rock hills & a grass valley for nature-watching hikes, bike rides & scenic views.

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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Amusement park with wildlife encounters. Enormous amusement park filled with high-speed roller coasters & rides, plus wildlife attractions.

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Shark Experience

Shark Experience

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Dan Foley Park

Dan Foley Park

Fishing, sporting, picnics & playground. A community center shares grounds with fishing, natural & artificial fields, play & picnic areas.

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Vintage Green Valley Park

Vintage Green Valley Park

Neighborhood basketball, picnics & play. Residential recreation site with a basketball court, 2 playgrounds, an open field & picnic tables.

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Gerstle Park

Gerstle Park

Elegant historic estate on 2 acres. Historic estate with 12 ornate rooms & cottages in a 2-acre park setting used for community events.

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Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum

Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum

History of Vallejo & Mare Island. Museum with 5 galleries exploring the history of Vallejo & the U.S. naval base at Mare Island.

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Scandia Golfland

Scandia Golfland

Fun park with games, go-karts & more. Fun park featuring mini-golf, an arcade, laser tag, go-karts, water bumper boats & more.

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Hanns Park

Hanns Park

Leafy spot with trails & picnic areas. Wooded park with shaded picnic/BBQ areas, hiking trails, an outdoor amphitheater & open fields.

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Children's Wonderland Park

Children's Wonderland Park

Many whimsical playscapes for kids. Park featuring children's play structures in unique shapes, such as a castle, teapot & fire truck.

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Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve

Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve

Nature preserve with hiking trails. Nature preserve overlooking Carquinez Bay featuring stunning landscape with native grasses & views.

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Menagerie Hill Ranch

Menagerie Hill Ranch

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Woodcreek Park

Woodcreek Park

Green space with play & exercise options. Local recreation hub with play & picnic areas, fitness stations, a walking path & basketball court.

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Mankas Neighborhood Park

Mankas Neighborhood Park

Local playground & community center. Small park featuring a playground, seasonal splash pad, picnic areas & a community center.

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Candy Cane and Lollipop Lanes

Candy Cane and Lollipop Lanes

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Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center (Dunnell Park)

Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center (Dunnell Park)

Venue with play areas & nature programs. Park offering a playground, creek & grasslands, plus conservation-themed learning programs.

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Peña Adobe Regional Park

Peña Adobe Regional Park

Historic, sprawling recreation area. Large park offers hiking, BBQ areas, bike trails, fishing & a dog area, plus a historic adobe house.

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Lagoon Valley Park

Lagoon Valley Park

Recreation area with an off-leash park. 470-acre park offering boating, fishing, hiking & picnicking, plus an off-leash area for dogs.

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Jack Hume Grove

Jack Hume Grove

Multi-use trails through redwoods. Nature park featuring walking/biking paths amid redwood trees & other native California plants.

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Hillview Park

Hillview Park

Neighborhood park with a playground. Grassy neighborhood park with picnic & barbecue facilities, fitness equipment & a playground.

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Butler Amusements Inc

Butler Amusements Inc

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Children's Grove

Children's Grove

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Vacaville Museum

Vacaville Museum

Small museum for local heritage. Intimate gallery featuring changing exhibits related to city & county history, plus a gift shop.

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Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument

Picturesque, redwood tree-filled park. Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more.

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Glen Cove Waterfront Park

Glen Cove Waterfront Park

Spot for hiking, fishing & picnics. This green space where visitors can hike, fish & bike has picnic facilities & water views.

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Andrews Park

Andrews Park

Charming park with trails & a creek. Verdant park with ambling trails, shaded picnic areas, a children's playground & a creek.

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Laurel Creek Park

Laurel Creek Park

Green space with fields & a playground. City park with green space, baseball fields & a playground, plus an after-school program center.

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Dover Park

Dover Park

Picnicking, fishing & kids' play areas. Green space with ponds, walking paths, a tot lot & playground, plus fishing, a gazebo & picnic area.

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