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By Mary Charlebois Freelance Writer
Santa Rosa SMART Train Station by Mary Charlebois
This Thanksgiving, take your family on a getaway to Santa Rosa, California - one of the most family-friendly cities in America. Santa Rosa is an ideal destination for families of all ages. It offers easy access to various activities, including redwood forests, wineries, breweries, museums, playgrounds, and affordable lodging and dining options. Santa Rosa is a small city with fewer than two million residents. It serves as the county seat of Sonoma County. The town was founded in 1833. Despite enduring earthquakes, wildfires, and droughts, Santa Rosa has always bounced back stronger and better than before.
Santa Rosa, Charlie Brown’s hometown, is a regional destination for friends and families of all ages, located an hour from the San Francisco Bay Area.
studio, which has been moved from his nearby home to the museum, is just as he left it on his last day of work there, including the discarded paper on his desk.
Charles M Schultz Museum
The Education Room is accessible to everyone. An instructor will guide you in drawing the Peanuts gang.
The Charles M Schulz Museum is a must-visit destination, whether you are a fan of the Peanuts comic strip or not. The museum is a vibrant and colorful space filled with art, laughter, inspiration, and knowledge. The permanent and changing exhibits showcase the evolution of Schulz’s cast of characters throughout his career. They are both captivating and informative. The love for Peanuts is universal, and the museum displays examples of this love worldwide. Schulz’s office/
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Don’t miss the theater, where daily documentaries and animated films are shown. The museum ticket includes admission to the theater. You can also enjoy the outdoors in the shady areas for daydreaming, picnicking, and relaxation.
Snoopy’s Home Ice
When you exit the museum, walk towards the east to reach Snoopy’s Home Ice, also known as Redwood Empire Ice Arena.
