Things to do in the Sonoma Valley: town of Sonoma, Glen Ellen and surrounding areas.
If you've ever dreamed of driving a fast car on a real race track, this may be just the thing for you.
Get a bird's-eye view of Wine Country from a vintage biplane. They take off from the small airstrip south of the town of Sonoma, about 6 miles north of the Highway 37/121 intersection.
Balloon rides starting near Santa Rosa. Participate in setup if you like.
The only ballooning company in Sonoma to specialize in romantic balloon rides for couples.
Site of "Call of the Wild" author Jack London's Wolf House and his burial place, the park is a good spot for hiking.
If you always wanted to drive a racecar, this is the palace to try it. Their FJR-50 is a state-of-the-art formula car based on the championship winning Lola Formula Three car.
Geothermal mineral pools and unique picnic areas in a 22-acre resort.
Asian woodland in the Valley of the Moon near Glen Ellen, open to self-guided tours.
It's also a bed and breakfast, but they offer cooking classes featuring some of the area's most famous chefs.
The last and northernmost California mission, and the only one founded after Mexico gained independence from Spain.
Take a guided tour or rent a Segway and explore on your own.
Besides their annual festival, they also sponsor film series, events and programs celebrating gourmet food, fine wine and independent film makers.
Read a professional travel writer's review of the Sonoma Mission Inn in Sonoma, California to find out if it's the right place for you
Narrow-gauge train scale models, big enough to ride on. It's a must-see for visitors with children.
