- The list below includes 153 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Ellen, California, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Botanical Gardens, Dog Park, Farms & Ranches and National & State Parks.
- From Jack London State Historic Park to Sonoma Valley Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Ellen and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Petaluma, Novato, Vallejo and Santa Rosa.
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San Francisco Solano Mission is a popular historic landmark and a great place to learn about local history. The exhibits here showcase 19th century artworks maintained in excellent condition. The mission chapel too, is beautiful and worth a visit.
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Sonoma Plaza
Spain Street between Second and Fourth Sts., Sonoma, CA
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Each trip to the Sonoma Valley should begin at the Sonoma Plaza, the core of the Sonoma Valley. The Plaza offers tantalizing shopping, terrific restaurants and beautiful scenery throughout the year.
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Alston Park is a green space in Napa. Dogs can run untethered in this park.
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Haraszthy villa is a historical area with a very old winery. They sometimes have caves that guests can explore, but these have been closed recently.
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Sonoma Train Town is 4 miles of railroad track reduced to quarter scale. Besides the miniature train ride, there are other attractions such as carousal and airplane rides. Parking and entry is free. Inside, refreshments and restrooms are available too.
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Like several other Napa wineries, The Hess Collection Winery & Art Museum offers both fine wine and objects d'art. The Hess Collection uses sustainable agriculture techniques, and its buildings have tiny carbon footprints.
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The beautiful Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park is home to one of the largest historical adobe structures in California. Formerly a working ranch funded by the Mexican government, today the park is a popular destination for tourists and local history buffs.
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1801 E Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
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Also known as the Green Music Center, Weill Hall at Sonoma State University is a music performance venue that hosts a wide array of musical and cultural events, ranging from pop music concerts to film series.
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Hikers and bicycle riders have access to many excellent and challenging trails within Annadel State Park. Entry is free. The park does not allow camping or off-trail cycling. Horses are only permitted on certain trails.
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Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
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Green Music Center is a world-class performing arts complex located on the campus of Sonoma State University. The Center consists of multiple performance venues, a music education wing, sprawling outdoor spaces and an on-site restaurant.