Glen Ellen

如何抵達

Glen Ellen is 60 miles north of San Francisco and is relatively near to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO IATA), Oakland Airport, and Sacramento Airport. There is also an airport in nearby Santa Rosa:

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS IATA) 2290 Airport Boulevard. +1 707-565–7240. Direct flights daily to and from Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

當地交通

Glen Ellen is a very small town with only one stop light. Walking is a fantastic was to see the "downtown", but to get to the wineries (see below), driving is necessary. Please do not drink and drive. It only takes a few wine tastings to be over the legal limit. Be safe and have a designated driver. Or hire a limo for the day.

必看景點

1 Bouverie Audubon Preserve, ☏ +1 707 938-4554. This amazing 500-acre preserve was donated by David Bouverie in 1979 and is home to 130 species of birds and 350 species of flowering plants. In order to maintain the pristine environment visitation is highly regulated. Public tours are offered one or two Saturdays a month and are well worth calling in advanced to be a part of. Wear hiking books and explore the natural beauty including breath taking waterfalls and vistas. Dunbar Elementary 5th Grade Melodrama, Dunbar Elementary School 11700 Dunbar Rd. One weekend a year, in late May, the whole town - and quite a few visitors - show up to Dunbar Elementary School to watch and participate in the 5th Grade Melodrama. Held on the outdoor "Haver Stage" with grass and blanket seating, this play is always a hoot. Boo and Hiss at the villain, Sign for the heroin and Cheer the hero through their adventures. Bring a pick-nick and a bottle of wine and enjoy the fun and local culture. 2 Jack London State Historic Park (http://www.jacklondonpark.com/), 2400 London Ranch Rd, ☏ +1 707-938-5216, [email protected]. 9AM–5PM. The estate of the famous writer Jack London, who wrote Call of the Wild. Home of the Jack London Wolf House, which burned to the ground in 1913, shortly before it was completed. London died in 1916, and his wife, Charmian, lived there until her own death. This park combines the literary with agriculture: Jack London wrote many stories here so he could pay for his beloved ranch. He designed and built the "Pig Palace" and other stone buildings and developed sustainable farming techniques here. Visitors can also see the ruins of two wineries, which were destroyed during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The park has amazing hiking, wildlife, birding, and, in the summer time, live music events. There are two short historic trails, and 29 miles of backcountry hiking trails through trees, spring wildflowers, and beautiful views. Some trails are difficult, and

體驗活動

Elizabeth Anne Perrone Dog Park, 13630 Sonoma Highway (Inside the Sonoma Valley Regional Park). Perfect for traveling dog lovers. Elizabeth's Dog Park is a fantastic one acre fenced in play-ground for our furry four-legged friends. There are picnic benches and a gazebo for sitting and avoiding the sun while you watch groups of dogs play together. $5 to park all day. Glen Ellen Village Fair, Arnold Dr. The Glen Ellen Village Fair happens once a year, the second Sunday in October, and is well worth wandering through. The majority of Arnold Drive is closed down through town and the street is lined with booths of local good and hand crafts. It opens at 10AM. A parade begins at noon featuring the volunteer fire department, The Sonoma Valley High School marching band and lots of other local groups. Make sure to buy a ticket for the quilt raffle, the quilt is made by 10 local women and is donated every year to raise money for the community. Broadway Under the Stars, Jack London State Park, toll-free: +1 877-424-1414. 7:30PM-11PM. The best of Broadway performs at this unique variety series every summer at Jack London State Park. The performances take place in the historic ruins and local wines are served as the sunsets in the Valley of the Moon and Broadway classics are performed by insanely talented performers. An award winning series, it's a great escape for Broadway lovers, but a total cheese fest for those of you who aren't. Varies.

Wine tasting Benziger Family Winery, 1883 London Ranch Rd, toll-free: +1-888-490-2739. This truly family winery, located on the hill above Glen Ellen, has endeared itself to the local community and tourist alike through generous giving to Dunbar Elementary School and amazing wines. This is one of the few wineries that has fun activities for kids too. The "Biodynamic Vineyard Tram Tours" take all visitors on a tractor driven tram through the winery. $15 for 21+ (includes wine tasting) $5 for under 21. If you want to taste the most

購物

Wine Country Chocolates, 14301 Arnold Dr, ☏ +1 707 996-1010. Chocolate tasting: daily 10AM-5PM. Wine + chocolate = heavenly. Enjoy the flavors of Sonoma County in the sweet body of one of their chocolates. Take the kids - or the young at heart- to their Chocolate Tasting room and indulge yourself. Glen Ellen Village Market (Shones), 13751 Arnold Dr, ☏ +1 707-996-6728. The Glen Ellen Village Market, commonly called Shones, is the best place to buy anything necessary for a fun pick-nick or a romantic night in. Their staff is very knowledgeable about their wine selection and produce, and their sandwiches are the perfect food to grab before going wine tasting.

美食

In downtown Glen Ellen:

The Fig Cafe (The Girl and the Fig), 13640 Arnold Dr, ☏ +1 707 938-2130. Daily from 5:30PM. Brunch: Sa Su 9:30AM-2:30PM. Upscale California cuisine, with complimentary corkage (this means you can bring your own bottle of wine and drink it there for free). Try the fig pizza and leave room for dessert. Popular with locals. Starters $9-12, mains $10-20. Garden Court Cafe, 13647 Arnold Dr, ☏ +1 707 935-1565. Daily (except Tuesday) 7:30AM-2PM. Best known locally for breakfast. Try one of their seven types of eggs benedict. You can take your dog for breakfast too: Dogs are welcome on the patio and are even given their own menu. (updated Oct 2020) Glen Ellen Star, 13648 Arnold Dr, ☏ +1 707-343-1384. Su-Th 5:30PM-9PM, F Sa 5:30PM-9:30PM. Exceptional food with an eclectic wine list. Glen Ellen Inn Oyster Grill & Martini Bar, 13670 Arnold Dr, ☏ +1 707-996-6409. F-Tu: lunch 11:30AM-5PM, dinner 5-9PM; W-Th: dinner 5:30-9PM. Features delicious French and Italian-inspired cuisine, all day long Glen Ellen Village Market, 13751 Arnold Dr, ☏ +1 707-996-6728. A small grocery store with lots of grab-and-go sandwiches (or made to order), a floor-to-ceiling wine aisle stocked with hyper-local offerings, plus cheeses and spreads galore - a great place to buy picnic items. (updated Oct 2020) Les Pascals, 13758 Arnold Drive, ☏ +1 707-934-8378. A French-style patisserie - boulangerie - cafe, with delicious food. There are only a few small tables inside, so takeout - particularly during busy times - is best. (There is parking in front, as well as a small parking lot in back.) You can cal