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Neighborhoods & Walking Tours
It is no secret that as the happening hub there is so much to explore on foot or by bike. Roam like a local and discover Santa Rosa's charming neighborhoods.
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Enjoy Santa Rosa’s public art with dozens of different pieces in the greater Downtown area. Discover community-created murals, local artists' sculpture work, and season art pop-ups throughout the Downtown District.
Stroll the historic Luther Burbank Home and Gardens free of charge every day from 8:00 am to dusk. Immerse yourself in the legacy of renowned horticulturist Luther Burbank as you wander through vibrant botanical displays.
Step back in history with the Railroad Square walking tour and see buildings dating back to 1904. Start your tour at the 120 year old Railroad Depot (our California Welcome Center) and close your eyes, imagine the train whistle and puffing of the big steam engines that defined the railroad era.
The West End Neighborhood walking tour represents a good cross-section of modest reginal residential architecture from the 1880s through the 1940s and also contains industrial and commercial building such as the notable DeTurk Round Barn.
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A unique part of Santa Rosa’s history is found in the rural cemetery. Here on weathered gravestones of the Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery is written the passage of more than 160 years of Sonoma County’s development, with some fascinating insights into the lives of some of its residents.
The Cherry Street District is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Santa Rosa and contains the highest concentration of 19th century buildings in the city.
The St. Rose District grew up around the St. Rose Church and the district includes seven of Santa Rosa’s grandest surviving nineteenth century homes.
The SOFA District is a coalition of artists, galleries and businesses working together to increase the visibility, appreciation, and practice of contemporary visual and performing arts in the vicinity of the South “A” Street. Over 30 artist studios are in the SOFA Arts District, the highest concentration of art studios in Sonoma County, California. Click here for more information.
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From Old Courthouse Square in Downtown Santa Rosa, it's a brief walk to the California Welcome Center in Historic Railroad Square.
- Starting in the Downtown District at Old Courthouse Square, head west down 3rd Street. (Depending on the time of day, you can walk straight down 4th, through the Plaza mall.)
- Continue on 3rd and pass under Santa Rosa Plaza.
- Turn right on Morgan St and continue for a block.
- Then turn left onto 4th Street and arrive in Historic Railroad Square.
- Cross Wilson Street with a brief stop in Depot Park.
- In just minutes, you'll reach the California Welcome Center at 9 4th Street.
Enjoy the stroll and discover the best of Santa Rosa along the way! Create your own route with the Google Directions below.
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