Nearby lodging choices include inns, vacation rentals, and campgrounds. Just outside of town, the River Rock Casino offers a great view from its patio, about 1,300 slot machines, 20 gaming tables, and a penny slot lounge. Today the town charms visitors with wooden boardwalks and Wild West storefronts that are home to many tasting rooms, as well as a few small shops and restaurants. Geyserville was settled in the mid-1800s, when geothermal springs were discovered in the Mayacamas Mountains to the east. The foundation posts a gallery of the sculptures, in order from south to north. If you follow the Geyserville Sculpture Trail hosted by the Geyserville Community Foundation, you'll discover more than 25 pieces of public art, including "Victory," a 25-foot-tall sculpture of a galloping horse. Detour to GeyservilleĪfter exploring Cloverdale, hop on Highway 101 South and take the CA-128 East exit to the tiny, rustic town of Geyserville (pop. There are also several local motels and vacation rentals scattered throughout the area, and two local campgrounds. Lodging in Cloverdale ranges from national motel chains to the vintage luxury of bed and breakfast inns in restored Victorians. Explore the cobblestoned town plaza and stroll along Main Street, lined with shops, galleries, restaurants, and tasting rooms.Įast of the freeway, enjoy the Russian River at the rustic Cloverdale River Park, featuring a picnic area with tables, a launch area for kayaks or canoes, and a 1.3-mile accessible and paved multi-use trail (hiking, biking and horseback) that ends near the downtown area. West of the freeway is a compact downtown area filled with rambling Victorians. Follow the Cloverdale Sculpture Trail to see 12 pieces of public art selected in an annual juried selection the display changes each year. 8,695), which was recently named one of "America's Coolest Small Towns." Cloverdale offers a family-friendly atmosphere and a growing arts community. We'll start just off Highway 101 in north-central Sonoma County, in Cloverdale (pop. Check out our page on Sustainable Travel, and look over the Leave No Trace Seven Principles. Together, we can protect and preserve the beauty and natural resources of Sonoma County for generations to come. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, located in Santa Rosa.
one hour north of San Francisco) or by flying into the STS - Charles M. The best way to get to the Russian River area is by car (approx. This guide follows the lazily meandering river from Cloverdale in northeast Sonoma County, heading southwest through the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River valleys, to where the Russian River empties into the Pacific Ocean on the coast. No matter what the time of year or the level of water in the river, there's always plenty to do and see along the Russian River. For more than 130 years, travelers have come to the Russian River area in Sonoma County to swim, paddle, hike, wine, dine, or simply relax and enjoy all the delights of this lovely waterway. As the Russian River winds its way through the lush Wine Country in Northern California, it creates a special corridor of gently moving water, riverside greenery, and the unique towns large and small that line its banks.
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