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1. The Ruth Bancroft Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. The Lesher Center for the Arts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. The Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. The Gardens at Heather Farm

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5. Civic Park

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6. All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting Day Trips

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7. Borges Ranch

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8. The Shadelands Ranch Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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9. Diablo Hills Regional Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. The California Symphony

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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11. Valley Art Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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12. Shell Ridge Open Space

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13. Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area

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14. Boundary Oak Golf Course

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15. Va de Vi Bistro and Wine Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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16. Walnut Creek Yacht Club

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar

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18. Diablo Escapes

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19. Calicraft Brewing Company

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20. Walnut Creek Model Railway Society

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Walnut Creek is one of the East Bay's most populous regional hubs, located conveniently near Sacramento, San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland, and accessible via the area's BART rapid transit system. The city is home to a number of the Bay Area's most prestigious arts organizations.

Walnut Creek is 1 hr 16 min (25.0 miles via I-80 E and CA-24 E) from San Francisco.


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