- The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Petaluma, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
- From Helen Putnam Park to Shollenberger Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petaluma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Novato, San Rafael and Vallejo.
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The permanent exhibits at the Sharpsteen Museum are designed to show the history of the upper Napa Valley from prehistory to post World War I. In addition to the exhibits, the museum features dioramas that depict Calistoga during its time in the 1860s when it was a resort.
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1133 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515
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A good first stop for visitors to the Napa Valley area, the Calistoga Visitors Center features a large collection of maps, brochures, and other informative materials, as well as a knowledgeable staff.
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A neighborhood park occupying 27 tree-filled acres, Keiser Community Park offers visitors picnic areas, playgrounds, and an outdoor stage area. The park also has multiple ball fields and basketball courts, as well as marked walking trails.
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Traditional ten pin bowling is offered at Kentwig Lanes, which caters mostly to open bowling sessions. There are also league bowling times and special discounts during the week for multiple games at a reduced price.
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At Davis Park, visitors can rent a baseball field for daily use. Not only that, but the location also offers soccer field rentals as well, making this a suitable location for a group outing.
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The Foothill Regional Park is a public nature park that gives visitors a scenic view of the natural environment as well as the local city nearby. Trails through the park are used by hikers, bikers, walkers, and even horseback riders.
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A movie theater with 16 auditoriums, Century Hilltop 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, reserved seats and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
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Visitors can explore a bird sanctuary with tidal bay terrain at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center. The center features a variety of bird species including thousands of migratory loons, ducks, and grebes.
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Situated in a residential neighborhood, the Wardlaw Dog Park is an off leash park for dogs of any size. As a way to keep any problems from happening, there is a segregated small dog area where owners can let their smaller pet off their leash.
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At Cunningham Aquatic Complex, visitors can choose a lane to swim in a 700,000 gallon lap pool. The pool is monitored by lifeguards during open swim sessions and hosts the local high school's swim meets.