Activities | Restaurants | Inn Associations
Bicycling — the beautiful scenery, lovely weather and quiet, level roads make bicycling one of the most popular activities in the area. Click here to see three local Area Bicycle Rides. Other biking routes can be found at gorp.away.com or www.winecountrybikes.com. You can always contact Wine Country Bikes for tours and bike rentals.
Cloverdale — a charming wine country village just coming into its own. Take a walking tour in the newly remodeled downtown to do a little shopping or view the many finely restored vintage homes. Visit the Cloverdale Museum to catch up on the town history. Or drop into the North Coast Wine and Visitor Center at 105 North Cloverdale Blvd. to find out more about Cloverdale.
Gambling — try your luck at the River Rock Casino in 10 minutes away, inGeyserville, or the Sho-Ka-Wah Casino, 25 minutes away in Hopland.
Golfing — a Cloverdale Golf Course is in the works. In the meantime, you can play at Tayman Park Golf Course in Healdsburg (433-4275) or Windsor Valley Golf course in Windsor (838-7888).
Horseback Riding — horses for hire are available at Armstrong Redwoods (887-2939)or Sonoma Cattle Company Trail Rides (996-8566). There are also horseback riding trails at Lake Sonoma and at many Sonoma County Parks
Hot Air Ballooning — the skies above Sonoma County are often speckled with hot-air balloons of every size, color, and design. The wide, flat valley with its moderate and (somewhat) predictable winds makes hot-air ballooning a favorite activity in the area. For a personalized ballooning experience, contact Up & Away Ballooning (836-0171 or 800-711-2998).
Redwoods — Armstrong Redwoods, located in the Russian River country 30 miles southwest of Cloverdale, is an 805-acre park featuring a magnificent grove of ancient redwoods, a large outdoor amphitheater, self-guided nature trails, and a variety of picnic facilities.
Russian River — for many visitors, the Russian River is the heart of Sonoma County recreation, winding its way through some of the area's most spectacular scenery. The river provides a venue for swimming, canoeing (Trowbridge Canoe & Kayak rental or Burke's Canoe Trips), rafting (both float and whitewater varieties), fishing, boating (sail and motor), and all styles of relaxing.
Skydiving — yes, we even have Skydiving for those brave souls that are bored with all of the above. Contact Skydive San Francisco's Cloverdale branch at 707-894-9241 for more information.
Solar Living Institute (SLI) – established in 1998 in Hopland, CA, the Institute provides one- to nine-day workshops on renewable energy, green building, sustainable living, ecological design and alternative construction methods. The SLI (www.solarliving.org) manages the Solar Living Center (707-744-2017), a 12-acre renewable energy and sustainable living demonstration site that is visited by nearly 200,000 people annually.
Spas — for the ultimate in pampering, schedule a massage in your room - given by a certified professional masseuse. You can even indulge in a couples side-by-side massage! Call in advance to schedule one (or two) here at the Inn during your stay. For facials and other beauty treatments, visit the Main Street Spa 707-894-4800.
Other Resource Links — here's a handy list of resources to help you plan your trip to the wine country - Sonoma Travel Planner . Also, check out Sterba, one of Wine Country's largest and most popular online guides.
Barndiva
231 Center Street, Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 431-0100
Website: www.barndiva.com
Lounge Dining & Gardens. Full bar, comprehensive wine list, private event space
Bear Republic Brewing Company
345 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 433-2337
Website: www.bearrepublic.com
Hearty food & drink for the whole family. Award winning ales. Lunch & dinner. Breakfast Saturday & Sunday, 8am-11am Catering & take-out.
Bistro Ralph
109 Plaza Street, Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 433-1380
An upscale bistro on the plaza. Lunch Monday-Saturday, 11:30am. Dinner Monday-Saturday, 5:30-9:30pm. Reservations suggested. Closed Sundays
Cena Luna
241 Healdsburg Avenue
Phone: (707) 433-6000
Website: www.cenaluna.com
Italian Fare, House made pasta, weekly changing menu, dinner Monday- Saturday, starting at 5 pm.
Crushed Grape, The
13500 S. Hwy 101, Hopland
Phone: (707) 744-2020
Website: www.brutocaoschoolhouseplaza.com
From our unique wood-fired oven pizzas to superb culinary fare, every night has something new waiting for you. Monday-Friday, 11am-8pm,
Saturday, 11am-9pm, Sunday Brunch, 9am-3pm. Dinner until 9pm.
Cyrus
29 North St., Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 433-3311
Website: www.cyrusrestaurant.com
Intimate, elegant restaurant awarded two Michelin stars in 2007. Contemporary luxury cuisine in a completely flexible prix fixe format. Dinner served nightly 5:30 - 9:30 pm. Reservations required. |
Hoffman House Cafe
21712 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville
Phone: (707) 857-3264
Website: www.hoffmanhousecafe.com
Hoffman House Cafe' with Chef Sergio Guzman features an array of freshly made entrees for Breakfast and Lunch, Open everyday, 7:00am-3:00pm. Dinners served Friday and Saturday.
La Hacienda
134 North Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale
Phone: (707) 894-9365
Mexican food, fun and delicious. Dinner Nightly.
Madrona Manor
1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 433-4231
Website: www.madronamanor.com
California cuisine with French genre in the most elegant and romantic Victorian setting. Featuring estate garden and fresh Sonoma products. Dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations recommended
Piacere' Italiano Ristorante
504 North Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale
Phone: (707) 894-0885
Fine Italian dining, pasta, seafood, daily specials and extensive wine list. Dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar
403 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 433-9191
East coast oyster bar with Latin flare. Full Bar, all wines offered by the glass or half bottle. Patio dinning. Open for lunch and dinner at 11:30am. Closed Tuesday.
Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar
344 Center St., Healdsburg
Phone: (707) 473-0946
Website: www.zinrestaurant.com
With a focus on updating and enhancing American regional dishes, ZIN's seasonal menu can be paired with any number of the unique varietal wines produced in California's world-renowned viticultural area. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended. |
The Vintage Towers Inn is a member of the Professional Association of Innkeepers International, Wine Country Inns, Historic Inns of Cloverdale, Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce, and Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce.
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