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Something for the Historian in Petaluma

You don’t have to look further than the iron-front architecture that lines Petaluma Boulevard to know that Petaluma is steeped in early California history. Go at your own pace and enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the well-preserved Victorian homes or historic downtown.

Events

Event Description Date of Event My Itinerary
Antique & Classic Aircraft Display

Petaluma Municipal Airport Antique & Classic Aircraft Display

The Petaluma Airport Commission and staff invite you to attend the antique and classic aircraft display at the Petaluma Municipal Airport, located at 601 Sky Ranch Drive; 9am - 3pm

Saturday, May 19, 2012 Add this 
Evening with Tony Redhouse

Speaker at the Petaluma Historical Museum

www.petalumamuseum.com

An Evening with Tony Redhouse - at the Petaluma Historical Museum on Friday Evening, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. Tony is a Native American Musician and iinspirational Speaker Learn more about his Project: Oneness of Being at www.tonyredhouse.net.

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Golden Gate Anniversary Party

Petaluma Historical Museum hosts Golden Gate 75th Anniversary Party

www.petalumamuseum.com

See the artifacts from Petaluma families celebrating the construction and past anniversaries of the bridge. Celebrate with films, birthday cake and more! All day on May 26.

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Memorial Day at the Museum

Petaluma Historical Museum Honors Veterans

www.petalumamuseum.com

The museum will be open and offering Free Admission to our latest exhibit: Native Words, Native Warriors, the Code Talkers of WWII to all Veterans and their Families on Monday, May 28 - 10:00 - 4:00.

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Veterans History Project

Petaluma Museum presents the Veterans History Project

www.petalumamuseum.com

A project of the Library of Congress, the Veterans History Project collects and preserves the personal stories our of nation's service members, under guidance from Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey.  Saturday, June 2 at 3:00

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The Great Petaluma Treasure Hunt

The Great Petaluma Treasure Hunt

(888) 918-4868

www.mastermindhunts.com

Explore the hidden treasures of Petaluma while exercising both mind and body. Organizers provide a custom map and a set of fun and challenging clues, you bring a team of crack puzzle solvers, your wits, a spirit of adventure, and your best pair of walking shoes. 2-5 pm. Starts at the Theatre District. Ages 11 and up. $20 per person.

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Dining

Venue Meals Served Bar Seats Description Pets Type My Itinerary
Mc Near's Saloon & Dining House Brkfst/Lunch/Dinner Full 240

Mon-Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 11am-close;

Sun 9am-10pm

www.mcnears.com

 

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Washoe House Lunch/Dinner Full 100

Mon-Sun 11am-2:30pm; 5pm-9pm

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Attractions

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Audio Tour

 

Audio Tours

Click here to go to the audio tour for your mp3 player or smartphone. Tours include walking tours of the Historic Downtown, historic homes, Shollenberger Park and an area driving tour.

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Military Antiques and Museum

Military Antiques and Museum

300 Petaluma Blvd. N. (707) 763-2220

www.militaryantiquesmuseum.com

Visitors are brought into the scene through life-size dioramas and one-of-a-kind memorabilia not found in any other museum. The museum is adjacent to the country’s largest retail military shop.

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Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park.

Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park

3325 Adobe Rd. (707) 762-4871

www.petalumaadobe.com

Step into old California with a visit to the headquarters of General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo’s vast cattle rancho from 1836-1846. History comes alive with period furnishings, implements and living history days.

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Petaluma Historical Museum

Petaluma Historical Museum

20 Fourth St. (707) 778-4398

www.petalumamuseum.com

Docent-guided walking tours of historic downtown start at the Museum at 10:30am on most Saturdays, May-Oct.

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Tours of Historic Downtown Petaluma

 

Tours of Historic Downtown

  • Docent-Guided Walking Tours of Historic Downtown start at the Petaluma Historical Museum at 10:30 a.m. on most Saturdays May through October Call (707) 778-4398. www.petalumamuseum.com

  • Self-Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour (downloadable pdf)

  • Self-Guided Victorian Home Tour (downloadable pdf)

  • Film Tour (downloadable pdf)

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Lodging

Venue Description Type My Itinerary
Petaluma KOA

Kampgrounds Of America

San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA

20 Rainsville Rd.

(707) 763-1492

Toll Free reservations: (800) 992-CAMP (2267)

www.petalumakoa.com

Enjoy RV accommodations, tents, Camping Cabins and Wine Country Lodges at this award winning, full-service camping resort with showers and laundry facility. 300 campsites, 12 lodges with private bath and kitchenette, and 34 cabins. Indoor and outdoor areas for groups. Free WiFi, Kamp K-9 Dog Park, horseshoes, basketball, petting farm, newly remodeled pool and spa, Wine Country store, rental bikes and more amenities. Summer activities (May-October) include hayrides, face painting, arts & crafts, 60-foot bounce pillow, climbing wall, water slide, volleyball, themed weekends, ice cream socials and more. San Francisco or Wine Country tours May through October. RV storage available. Meeting space for up to 150 available October through April

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Sheraton Sonoma County - Petaluma

Sheraton Sonoma County - Petaluma

745 Baywood Dr.

(707) 283-2888

Toll free reservations: (800) 325-3535

www.sheraton.com/petaluma

183 green-certified guest rooms featuring new duvets and Sweet Sleeper Beds, views of the Petaluma River, the mountains and the Petaluma Marina, smoke-free environment. For special events, the hotel has recently added another 4,000 sq. ft. of meeting space for a total of almost 14,000 sq. ft. Tolay restaurant features the best local ingredients. Free Wi-Fi. Pet-friendly lodging up to 70 lbs.

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Upcoming Events

  • Meet the Osmosis Vitality Quest Leaders
    Thursday, May 17, 2012
  • Salute to American Graffiti Cruise In
    Friday, May 18, 2012
  • Petaluma's Salute to American Graffiti
    Saturday, May 19, 2012
  • Petaluma Kids' Day
    Saturday, May 19, 2012
  • Farmers' Market
    Saturday, May 19, 2012
  • Dolphin Charters
    Saturday, May 19, 2012
  • Backroad Challenge Bike Event
    Saturday, May 19, 2012
  • Saturday Farmers' Market
    Saturday, May 19, 2012

 

 

Petaluma Visitors Center   *   1-877-2-PETALUMA (1-877-273-8258)

210 Lakeville Street / Hwy 116   *   Petaluma, CA 94952

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