Healdsburg and Sonoma offer a lot more than just wine. From kayaking on the Russian River and biking through the exquisite countryside, to boutique shops and art galleries, there is plenty of opportunity for non-wine lovers to have an amazing vacation in a beautiful locale.

Antiquing

Mill Street Antique Plaza,411 Mill Street, Healdsburg,  (707-433-8409)

Healdsburg Classics Antiques, 226 Healdsburg Avenue Healdsburg, (707-433-4315) Over 20 Venders.

Shoffeitt’s off the Square 208 Healdsburg Avenue, (707-433-5556)

Bicycling

Getaway Adventures, Bike and/or kayak. (800-499-2453) or

Wine Country Bikes, Bike the wineries in guided tour or individually. 61 Front Street, Healdsburg 707-473-0610  http://www.winecountrybikes.com

Canoe Trips, Fishing & Boating

River\'s Edge Kayak and Canoe Trips, Full and half day trips on the Russian River, 13840 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg, (707-433-7247)

Getaway Adventures, Pedal and Paddle tours. (800-499-2453) Full day kayaking, or combination biking and kayaking trips available.

Car Rental

Enterprise Rental Car, 1017 Vine St., Healdsburg, open Mon-Fri. 7:30-5:30 p.m. and Sat. 9-1 p.m. 707-431-9390 or 800-261-7331

Hertz Rental Car, 14 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, open Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5 p.m., Sat. 9-1 p.m. 800-654-3131 or (707)433-8993

Cocktail, Live Music, & Dancing

Tuesdays on the Plaza. Every Tuesday night, June through August, local bands play in downtown Healdsburg. Take a picnic and enjoy! Check out the events page for more information.

Affronti Wine Bar. 235 Healdsburg Avenue ( Behing La Crema tasting room)(707) 431-1113
 Live music every Thursday, and various other dates throughout the season.

Bear Republic Brewing Co., 347 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, (707-433-2337) Live music occasionally on Fridays. See website for times.

John & Zeke\'s Bar & Grill, 111 Plaza Street, Healdsburg, (707-433-3735) An upbeat cocktail lounge with pool tables and great music. Mon.-Sun. 10-2 a.m.

Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St, Healdsburg. Live music in the lobby Fridays & Saturdays (Hosted by Healdsburg Jazz Festival) (707-431-2800)

Cooking

Relish Culinary School: 14 Matheson St, Healdsburg. Cooking classes and demonstrations, held at the culinary center, and at various wineries and locations throughout Healdsburg area. 707-431-9999

Farmers Market

June-Oct. (approx.) on the plaza Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; May-Oct. (approx.) at Vine and North on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., (707-431-1956). Meet local growers and savor some of their wonderful homegrown fruits and vegetables and other wine country specialties.

Fitness/Running

Park Point Health & Swim Club: 195 Foss Creek Circle. 707-385-2500. ASK THE CONCIERGE ON DUTY FOR COMPLIMENTARY GYM PASSES-Offer fully heated pools, and various classes.

Healdsburg Health & Fitness, 1500 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, (707-433-9500) Maintain your fitness routine with state-of-the-art equipment at this local gym. Mon.- Thurs. 5-9p.m., Fri. 5-8p.m., Sat. 8-4p.m., Sun. 8-2 p.m.

Yoga on Center­-401 Center Street, Healdsburg (707 433-6500)

Galleries  (there are 13 just in the Healdsburg Square; these are just a few)

Capture Fine Art Gallery- 105 Plaza St, Healdsburg (707-431-7030)

Dovetail Collection 407 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg (707-431-0111) Open Thurs-Mon 11-4.

Erickson Fine Gallery, 324 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, (707-431-7073) Open 11-6 Thurs-Tues. Winter- closed Tues. and Weds.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza St, Healdsburg (707-431-1970). Daily 11-5p.m.

Golf

Tayman Park, 927 S. Fitch Mountain Road, Healdsburg, (707-433-4275) Open 6 a.m.- dark, 7 days/week

Windsor Golf Club Inc., 6555 Skylane Blvd., Windsor, (707-838-7888) Open sunrise-sunset 7days/week.

Fountaingrove Country Club, 1525 Fountain Grove Parkway, Santa Rosa, (707-579-4653) Open Tues.-Sun. 6-7p.m.

Bennett Valley Golf Course, 3330 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, (707-528-3673) Open sunrise-sunset.

Bodega Harbour Golf Links, 21301 Heron Drive, Bodega Bay, (707-875-3538) Open 6:30-5 or 6p.m. 7 days/week.

Oakmont Golf Club

West Course, 7025 Oakmont Drive, Santa Rosa, (707-539-0415) Open 6-dark.

East Course, 565 Oak Vista Court, Santa Rosa, (707-538-2454) Open 6-dark.

Hiking

Healdsburg Ridge-Arabian Way, Healdsburg. Easy-moderate 2-3 mile hikes.

Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve, Guerneville, (1-800-253-8800) Hiking is a great way to appreciate the beauty in the Sonoma Wine Country including all of the rolling hills and breathtaking vineyards www.russianriver.com

Getaway Adventures, Hiking/Walking Tours. (800-499-2453) www.getawayadventures.com

Lake Sonoma, Healdsburg, (707-433-9483) Easy to Strenuous.

Petrified Forest, 4100 Petrified Forest Road, Calistoga (707-942-6667). Winter hours are 9-5p.m. Summer hours are 9-7p.m.

Spring Lake, 5589 Newanga Avenue, Santa Rosa (707-539-8092).  Open 7-sunset, 7days/week.

Horseback Riding 

Wildfire Stables, Bodega Bay (707.875.3400) Horseback riding on the beach, during the day or enjoy a beautiful sunset ride. Seasonal. 

Armstrong Woods Pack Station, Guerneville (707-887-2939) Enjoy a horseback-ride through the beautiful Redwoods. Seasonal. 

Triple Creek Horse Outfitters, Sonoma (707-887-8700) Horseback riding in the Sonoma Valley year round!  

Hot Air Ballooning  

Up and Away Ballooning, P.O. Box 68, Windsor CA 95492. 1-800-711-2998. Be autiful balloon flights above Sonoma County, ending in a champagne brunch. See details on our packages page! 

Museums

Healdsburg Museum, 221 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, (707-431-3325) Enjoy a leisurely afternoon taking in old treasures and fine art in our own downtown museum. Open Tues.-Sun. 11-4p.m.

Schulz Museum, 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa (707-579-4452). Open Weds. –Mon. 12-5p.m. weekdays, 10-5p.m. weekends.

Pacific Coast Air Museum,(707)575-7900  2230 Becker Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403   Open Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun, 10-4.

Movies & Live Entertainment

The Raven Theater & Film Center, 115 North Street, Healdsburg, (707-433-5448) (Two venues, a live theater and a movie theater, around the corner from each other).

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Hwy 101 @ River Road, Santa Rosa (707-546-3600) Luther Burbank features many well-known artists from Country to Pop stars. Call the box office for listing of performances.

Airport Cinemas 12, 409 Aviation Way, Santa Rosa, (707-522-0330)

Roxy Stadium 14, 85 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, (707-522-0330)

Rialto Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa, (707-525-4840)

Picnics

Favorite spots include:

Lake Sonoma

Mauritson Winery

Sbragia Winery

Arista Winery

Passalacqua Vineyards (pictured)

Zichichi Vineyards

Stryker Sonoma Winery

 The Honor Mansion can provide a picnic basket for you, and would be happy to recommend a great local deli to fill the basket, as well as help you choose a memorable location for a late afternoon or early evening picnic. Enjoy the sunset on a warm summer evening among the plush green rolling vineyards.

Order a box lunch from Costeaux French Bakery!

Spa

Honor Mansion provides spa services on-site both in room and poolside (poolside is seasonal)

Osmosis, 209 Bohemian Hwy. Occidental (707-823-8231). Open 9-9p.m. 7 days/week. Services include unique cedar enzyme baths. Beautiful and relaxing gardens.

Spa Dolcea, 250 Center Street, Healdsburg (707-433-0177). Manicures,  pedicures, massages, facials, wraps, etc. http://www.spadolce.com Closed Mondays.

Akoia Day Spa 105 A Plaza Street, Healdsburg (707-433-1270) Open Wed-Mon, 10-6 (12-6 on Sundays).

Simple Touch Spa, 239 Center Street, Healdsburg (707-433-6856) Open 10-6p.m. 7 days/week www.asimpletouchspa.com

Tennis

Honor Mansion has tennis courts, bocce courts, croquet lawn, and putting green.

Giorgi Park, 540 University Street, Healdsburg, 2 lighted courts

Healdsburg High School, Monte Vista & University Street, Healdsburg 4 lighted courts.

Wildlife

Safari West, 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa (707-579-2551 or 00-616-2695) Tours at 10a.m. and 2p.m winter and 9a.m., 1p.m., and 4p.m. summer.

Wine Country Wine Tours

#1 Recommendation for 2-12 guests: The Silver Service 707-321-1145 High end Mercedes sedans for up to 4 or Mercedes vans for up to 12, private tours only. tss-sonoma.com

 #1 Recommendation for public group tours: Terrific Tours 707-658-2748 Small group tours, fantastic customer reviews.  www.terrifictours.com

Healdsburg Wine Tours, 707-849-0503 Voted #1 on Tripadvisor.com! Great local company with wonderful tours. 

Recommendation for a Limo Tour: Pure Luxury Transporation

Heldsburg Taxi, (707)-433-7088

Biking and Carriage Tours

Getaway Adventures, Guided Bike Winery Tours (800-499-2453) 

Wine Country Bikes, Bike the wineries in guided tour or individually. 61 Front Street, Healdsburg 707-473-0610  http://www.winecountrybikes.com

Wine Country Carriage Tours, Sebastopol (707-849-8989) www.flyinghorse.org Horse–drawn carriage tours.