Sonoma Valley Attractions

General Vallejo's Home - In 1850 Vallejo purchased some acreage at the foot of the hills half-a-mile west and north of Sonoma's central plaza. The land surrounded a fine, free-flowing spring that the lndians had called Chiucuyem (crying mountain). Vallejo retained this name for his new estate, but translated it into Latin, Lachryma Montis, (mountain tear). Grapevines were transplanted to the new site along with a wonderful assortment of fruit trees -- olives, apples, pears, peaches, apricots, plums, nectarines, figs, and many lemon and orange trees - as well as some strictly decorative trees and shrubs. The quarter-mile-long driveway entrance was lined with cottonwood trees and Castilian roses. A vine-covered arbor shaded a wide pathway around the pool into which the spring flowed, and a number of decorative fountains and delightful little outbuildings also graced the carefully tended grounds.

Sonoma Train Town - From the moment you enter Train Town you will see the forty-seven foot clock tower and station modeled after Oakland's 16th Street Depot. Train Town includes three full sized cabooses, dating from the 1930's and 40's which you will be able to explore at your leisure. A refreshment stand is located in the station offering "Track Snacks." Train Town is located on 10 acres with one and a quarter miles of track. Your journey will take you over five bridges and trestles. there are two tunnel. One 140 feet and one 40 feet long.