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San Rafael Vacations, Wine Country Tours, San Rafael Luxury Travel Packages
San Rafael is the oldest, largest and most culturally diverse city in Marin also enjoys the renowned good weather. San Rafael is a lively business and cultural center located in an area of incomparable natural beauty. Mission San Rafael Arcangel was the twentieth California mission to be built and is a popular tourist attraction. San Rafael is a short ride from wine country. Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino vineyards are a great way to explore some of the most famous wineries in the world. Call 1 800 330 8820 or 1 415 446 5252 to start planning a fun wine country tour vacation.
At the heart of San Rafael is its charming downtown. Downtown has an interesting mixture of Victorian buildings, ethnic restaurants, retail stores and financial institutions creates San Rafael’s hometown flavor. In the center of town is the new San Rafael City Plaza, with its innovative water wall fountain. The plaza has become a community gathering place and the center of seasonal events such as the Thursday night farmers markets and summertime concerts. Nearby is an authentic recreation of Mission San Rafael Arcangel; founded in 1817 as part of California’s mission chain, a replica of the original mission with a museum, gift shop and self-guided tours, attracts many visitors. It is also the backdrop for the annual “Youth in Arts,” Italian Street Painting Festival. San Rafael’s history is present in many of its beautifully restored turn-of-the century buildings, including the Marin History Museum, the Falkirk Cultural Center, and the 106-year-old Dominican University. Many of these buildings are featured in a self-guided walking tour guide, available at the local Chamber of Commerce. The Marin County Civic Center, home to the county’s government offices and an architectural treasure, is a national and state designated historical landmark. Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, it is available on weekdays for self-guided or docent-led tours. Parklands and open space account for nearly 30 percent of the city’s land. Since it borders the San Pablo Bay, San Rafael has an abundance of marinas and many water-oriented recreational activities are available. Nature lovers will appreciate the quiet beauty of China Camp State Park, a 1,600-acre park with hiking and biking trails and overnight campsites. The park’s visitor center presents the site’s interesting history as a Chinese immigrant shrimping village Marin County Visitors Bureau
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