5 Fun Things To Do On Vacation In The Sonoma Wine Country California

Thursday 3 September 2009

Get ready to discover all the fun
exciting tourist things to do and see in the beautiful Sonoma Wine Country in Northern California has to offer you… and some are totally free.. yes FREE!

1
Wash Away Your Worries with an Enzyme Bath

At Osmosis Spa
you can get a private enzyme bath that purifies your body
moisturizes skin
and soothes your soul. Set in a Japanese tea garden
you start with an organic herbal tea that contains enzymes from 25 organic plants
triggering a metabolic process enhanced by the hot bath.

Then
you soak in the warm water. As your body sweats out the toxins
you can relax
listening to meta-music designed to balance brain activity. This is followed by a 75-minute massage and facial.

2
Bond with Family and Friends at Armstrong Redwoods

Bring a picnic basket
a camera
and your loved ones to Armstrong Redwoods
an 805-meter park filled with ancient tree groves
nature trails
and numerous picnic and recreational facilities. Here you’ll find some of the oldest and tallest redwoods in California—over 300 feet high
and dating back to over 1
400
years.

The park is located about two miles north of Santa Rosa
and is accessible from Highway 101. Just turn left on River Road
then drive down to Guerneville. At the second traffic signal
turn right on Armstrong Road. For more Information
call (707) 869-2015.

3
Feel Like a Pioneer on Pt Reyes’ Hiking Trails

Point Reyes offers about 140 miles of hiking trails— and a view that displays Nature at its most pristine and majestic. Escape from the noise and pollution of the city
and imagine how California looked centuries ago.

Visitors will be given a free trail map
which shows both the hiking and the biking trails (however
those who go on foot will be able to explore the wilderness area
for the complete ‘pioneer’ experience). You can also ride horses.

The terrain is quite diverse
shifting from pasture lands to chaparral rides and forests and meadowlands. Visitors can customize their hike according to personal preference and experience.

4
Celebrate California’s Creative Spirit

California has a thriving artists; community
and some of the best works of today’s most promising creative minds are on display at the Arts Council of Sonoma Country Gallery.

The Gallery is found in Santa Rosa’s Downtown Area
on 529 Fifth Street. It is open on Wednesday to Friday from 12 - 5 pm
and Saturdays from 12 - 4 pm. However
on October 13
14
20
and 21
the Gallery extends its hours from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is free. For more information
call 707-579-ARTS or visit http://www.artrails.org

5
Drink in Golden California

California’s Sonoma and Napa regions are renowned for their fine wine. Take a tour of the most renowned vineyards and discover how your favorite vintage is made—from how the grapes ripen under the golden California sun
to the centuries-old fermenting process.

You can also book a “scenic air tour” at http://www.SonomaCountyAirport.com. It’s an experience of a lifetime which takes your journey to “new heights” through an aerial tour of the region’s vineyards and famous wineries.

The site also helps busy tourists and businessmen with their travel needs—so you start relaxing even when you’re planning your vacation. Now that’s worth a toast!

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