50 Reasons to Travel to Sonoma County (In The Heart of the California Wine Country)
by Nancy S Hayssen
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42. Reach Out and Touch the Stars That's how close heaven feels like when you look at the sky through the Robert Ferguson Observatory. Great for those who have interest in Astronomy. However, check their calendar for days of public viewings. The observatory is located at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.
43. Visit Train Town Kids will love it and adults too! This miniature rail road runs over 10 acres with over a mile of track. There are 3 antique cabooses that date back to the thirties, as well as steam and diesel engines. These are all made according to scale. Visitors can also go by the petting zoo or join the amusement rides. Train Town is found on Broadway and is open from Friday to Sunday.
44. Art Meets Technology Enjoy classic Italian Renaissance combined with state of the art sound and light equipment at the Sebastiani Theatre. Watch special performances while feeling you've gone back in time. It's located at First St. East.
45. Learn to Cook Sign up at Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School, the region's best cooking school. You'll learn everything from basic cooking skills to special courses on ethnic cuisine. You'll also get strategies on running kitchens-perfect for professionals. The university also gives courses on the seasonal menus of famous chefs.