by nancyyu

Healdsburg: Downtown Stroll

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

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Healdsburg is tucked between three rich wine growing regions in Sonoma County. It is surrounded by over 100 wineries and sits in the heart of the wine country. There’s plenty of outdoor activities to keep you occupied and if you like to stay around town, the walkable Downtown Area is the place to be.

They really knows how to keep vacationers from returning to this quaint town time and time again. The downtown area is a great place for strolling anytime, day or night. The streets are meticulously well maintained and clean with signage to direct you to the many restaurants, hotels, inns, day spas and wine tasting rooms.

directional signage
RR tracks along Vine St
bench mural
clothing boutique
Foss Creek Parkway
Healdsburg Shed
hotel row
HGB
Healdsburg Ave
bench mural

Like to shop? There’s something for everyone! You’ll find boutique clothing shops for men & women, jewelry stores, art galleries, antique shops, kid’s toys & clothing stores, home & lifestyle accessories, book stores and more.

woven bowls
glass art
Buddha
kids store
fall pumpkins
Hotel Healdsburg
carousel rooster
art gallery
Lime Stone
peacock art
murals on Plaza St
wine barrel
welcome roosters
metal spoon waterfall fountain
outdoor art
clothing boutique
murals on Plaza St
SCOPA restaurant
murals on Plaza St

Like to graze? There’s plenty of restaurants, cafes, high-end grocery stores, coffee shops, bakeries with artisan breads, home-made ice cream and gelato!

cowboy burger
Healdsburg General Store
Oakville Grocery Co
wine tasting
turkey burger
The Wurst
fine chocolates
Downtown Bakery desserts

The Plaza hold summer concerts, farmers markets and other community activities. You can sit at one of the many benches and just people watch under the towering redwoods or inside the gazebo area. I had the chance to listen to a guy play his violin-it was a perfect ending to a day!

The town provides free web access to the community through their WiFi network, it covers the downtown area between City Hall and the Police Department. Public restrooms are available throughout the downtown and plaza areas.

I also noticed 3 churches located within a one block area-St John’s, St Paul’s and Hope Chapel.

Take the time to walk along Vine and Grove St to enjoy the outdoor sculptures along the trail next to the RR tracks.

outdoor sculpture

So come and relax…do something or absolutely nothing!

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Let yourself be drawn by the strange pull of what you love. It will not lead you astray.     ~Rumi
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