Visit Healdsburg
Healdsburg, the Gateway to Dry Creek Valley, is only 70 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Visit and discover a city rooted in tradition and yet focused on the future. In 1851 Harmon Heald founded this agrarian community. This picturesque and historical town offers countless amenities for both locals and visitors.
Healdsburg has earned its chops as a food and wine destination. Experience the unique offerings of Doug Keane at Cyrus (two Michelin Stars), Jesse Mallgren at Madrona Manor (one Michelin Star) or Celebrity Charlie Palmer at the Dry Creek Kitchen. Downtown Healdsburg also offers an exploration of several award-winning Dry Creek Valley tasting rooms. People flock to the local organic farmer's market and enjoy live music on the Spanish-style Plaza. Healdsburg offers the finer things in life while maintaining an authentic laid-back vibe that is central to its existence.
History buffs have a wealth of resources at their fingertips, including the well-known Sonoma County Wine Library. (www.sonomalibrary.org/wine). It includes more than 5,000 volumes focusing on the science and technology of growing grapes and making wine, the economics of the wine industry, the history of wine in Sonoma County and worldwide. Historians interested in a broader focus on Healdsburg can check out the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society.
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