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The BEST WESTERN PLUS Sonoma Valley Inn is conveniently located just steps from the historic Sonoma Plaza and minutes from the award-winning restaurants and world-class wineries of the Sonoma Valley, Carneros, and Napa Valley appellations. You will also find dozens of other culinary, historic, recreational, and family attractions within easy walking and driving distance from the Inn.

• More than 150 world-class Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley wineries and tasting rooms
• More than 180 Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley restaurants

   

  
  Historic Sonoma Plaza
  
  Just a short walk from BEST WESTERN PLUS Sonoma Valley Inn, the eight-acre Sonoma Plaza is the largest townsquare of its kind in California and a National Historic Landmark built in 1835. The carefully preserved adobe buildings include the Mexican Army Barracks, General Vallejo's home, and the Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma, the last in California's 21-mission chain. The Plaza was also the site of the Bear Flag Revolt in 1846, an event that led to California statehood. For more information about the many historic sites on and around the Plaza, click here!
  
  
  
  
  Jack London State Park
  
  A 1959 gift of land-about 40 acres-from an heir to the Jack London estate marked the beginning of what is now a beautiful 800-acre state park in Glen Ellen, a 20-minute drive from the Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn. In addition to meadows, forests, redwoods, and wildflowers, the park includes London's grave, a museum, and the ruins of Wolf House, London's dream home, which burned to the ground just weeks before he was scheduled to move in. Trails take you to breathtaking views of the valley, and through the grounds of London's Beauty Ranch. The park is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, click here!
  
  
  
  
  Sonoma Overlook Trail
  
  This gently graded, two-mile trail leads through shaded oak woodlands and sunny meadows to a stunning view of Sonoma and San Pablo Bay. The hike takes about two hours. The trailhead is located just off the Sonoma Plaza, outside the gate of Mountain Cemetery at 90 First Street West. Docent-led hikes are available. For more information call 707-996-9744 or click here!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Train Town
  
  Sure to delight parents and children a like, Sonoma's Train Town is one of the country's largest scale-railroads. It's open daily from June through September
  and on Fridays and weekends the rest of the year. A petting zoo, Ferris wheel, carousel, roller coaster, and other vintage rides are also on the grounds. For more information, call 707-938-3912 or click here!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Eco Tours
  
  Parks, trails, valleys, and hills abound in Sonoma Valley, which includes 13,000 acres of parkland. Our concierge can recommend docent-led or self-guided hikes throughout the region and just a short distance away. For a list of nearby parks and information on Sonoma Valley ecology, click here!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Horse Back Ridding
  
  Wander through vineyards on horseback at the Roche Winery, or explore the trails of nearby state parks on the trusty steeds of the Triple Creek Horse Outfit. Both organizations offer guided tours for riders of all abilities, and both can tailor an outing to suit your needs. Roche Winery is within a 10-minute drive from the BEST WESTERN PLUS Sonoma Valley Inn. For more information, click here!  Triple Creek Horse Outfit offers rides in several Sonoma and Napa locations, all within a 30-minute drive from the BEST WESTERN PLUS Sonoma Valley Inn. For more information, click here!
  
  
  
  
  Ramekins Culinary School
  
  Explore the culinary arts during your stay by signing up for cooking classes at Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School. Offerings include team classes and private-class parties covering scores of topics from appetizers to desserts to entrees in every style of cuisine. Ramekins is located just four blocks from the Sonoma Plaza at 450 West Spain Street. For more information, click here!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Infineon Raceway and Jim Russell Racing School
  
  Experience thrills and speed at Sonoma's world-renowned Infineon Raceway. Come see some of the world's best drivers take to the track, or rev your own engine at the Jim Russell Racing School. Offering everything from karting and performance driving classes to group adventures to guided "hot laps" around the track, this school will surely add a note of adrenaline to your Sonoma stay. Infineon Raceway and the Russell Racing School are a 10-minute drive (at the speed limit, please!) from the Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn. For more information, click here!
  
  
  Biplane Rides
  
  Soar through the air above beautiful Sonoma Valley in an expertly restored vintage biplane. Take a leisurely excursion or add a few aerobatic thrills. Flights leave from the Sonoma Valley Airport, just a 10-minute drive from the Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn on Highway 121. For more information, click here!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Hot-Air Balloon Rides
  
  The Napa Valley is second only to South Africa as a center of hot-air ballooning. Choose from a wide range of breathtaking scenic adventures offered by multiple providers. For details, click here!
  
  
  Cave Wineries
  
  
  Are you ready for some upscale spelunking? Several wineries in the Sonoma Valley store and age their wines in underground caves. Rich with atmosphere, these caves provide natural climate and humidity control, ultimately contributing to the wine's final flavor. Tours are available by appointment, and most of the wineries listed below are a 10- to 20-minute drive from the Best Western Plus Sonoma Valley Inn. For more information, visit:
  . Benziger Family Winery
  . Buena Vista Winery
  . Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves
  . Kunde Estate Winery & Vineyard (pictured)
  . Schug Carneros Estate Winery
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Golf Courses
  
  Not every square inch of Sonoma Valley soil is reserved for planting grapes or olives. If golf is your passion, you'll find many beautiful golf courses within a short drive of the Best Western Plus Sonoma Valley Inn. Try hitting 18 holes at Rooster Run Golf Club or Adobe Creek Golf Club. For more information, click here! 
  
  
  Wine Tours

  

  Sonoma Wine Tours, by Beau Wine Tours & Limousine Service, is the fabulous
  solution for a great tour or wine tasting day in California's Sonoma County! Enjoy
  the company of a knowledgeable local wine tour guide at the wheel, sit back and
  relax, and take advantage of the most elegant and safest method to enjoy our                                      
  outstanding Sonoma Wine Tours. In addition to providing unique Sonoma Tour,
  Beau Wine Tours & Limousine Service also offers complete luxury transportation
  services throughout Northern California. Ask about sedan and limousine airport
  transfers, evening dinner service, event shuttles and other special occasions.

  Since 1996, Beau Wine Tours has endeavored to deliver each of their guests with
  excellent customer service. From the first time you speak with our reservation staff,
  to the moment when your Sonoma County tour concludes with your chauffeur's
  fond farewell; great memories are only a phone call away!

  
  Many more touring destinations and activities await you in the Sonoma Valley. For details and more ideas, see the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau Website!