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1. Charles M. Schulz Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Charles M. Schulz Museum
© Rick Samuels, Courtesy of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research

2. Luther Burbank Home & Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
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3. Museums of Sonoma County

Category: Museums & Culture
Museums of Sonoma County
© Museums of Sonoma County

4. Railroad Square Historic District

Category: Kids & Family
Railroad Square Historic District
© Railroad Square Historic District

5. Children's Museum of Sonoma County

Category: Kids & Family
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
© Children's Museum of Sonoma County

6. The Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market

Category: Shopping
The Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market
© The Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market

7. California Cheese Trail

Category: Activities
California Cheese Trail
© California Cheese Trail

8. Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary

Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
© Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary

9. St. Francis Winery and Vineyards

Category: Food & Drink
St. Francis Winery and Vineyards
© St. Francis Winery and Vineyards

10. Platypus Wine Tours

Tours
Platypus Wine Tours
© Platypus Wine Tours

11. Pacific Coast Air Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Pacific Coast Air Museum
© Pacific Coast Air Museum

12. The Redwood Empire Ice Arena - Snoopy's Home Ice

The Redwood Empire Ice Arena - Snoopy's Home Ice
© Snoopy's Home Ice

13. Wednesday Night Market

Category: Shopping
Wednesday Night Market
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14. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Category: Attractions
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
© Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

15. Balletto Vineyards

Category: Entertainment
Balletto Vineyards
© Balletto Vineyards

16. Annadel State Park

Category: Activities
Annadel State Park
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17. Spring Lake Regional Park

Category: Activities
Spring Lake Regional Park
© Courtesy of Sonoma County Regional Parks

18. Safari West

Safari West
© Udo Kieslich/stock.adobe.com

19. Epicenter Sports and Entertainment

Epicenter Sports and Entertainment
© guruXOX/stock.adobe.com

20. Howarth Park

Category: Activities
Howarth Park
© natmacstock/stock.adobe.com

21. Dierk’s Parkside Cafe

Category: Activities
Dierk’s Parkside Cafe
© magdal3na/stock.adobe.com

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: Where is Santa Rosa located?
  • Answer: A one hour weekend getaway north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa is a vibrant city with a lively downtown, historic attractions, green parks and great restaurants.
  • Question: What attractions can visitors enjoy in Santa Rosa?
  • Answer: Admire drawings of Peanuts at the Charles M. Schulz Museum, learn about horticulture at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, stroll through the Rail Road Square Historic district and shop at the farmers markets.
  • Question: What are some fun activities in Santa Rosa for kids?
  • Answer: Best things to do in Santa Rosa with kids include fun in the parks, ice skating and interactive exhibits at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County.

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