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brilliant, as is paddling the Russian River, which runs through town. Rent bikes from
Coppola Winery Swimming Pool
SWIMMING, WINERY
Archimedes, Geyserville; adult/child $30/15;
11am-6pm daily Jun-Sep, Fri-Sun Apr, May & Oct;
)
The two huge interconnected pools at Francis Ford Coppola Winery are a glam way to
spend a hot day with kids. To ensure admission, reserve in advance a cabine ($135), which
includes chairs for four and wine-tasting passes; day passes include only towel and lawn
seating, not chairs, and on summer weekends sell out immediately - arrive before
10:45am. Excellent onsite restaurant and poolside cafe - the wine's pretty good, too.
Russian River Adventures
CANOEING
burg; adult/child $50/25; )
Paddle a secluded stretch of river in quiet inflatable canoes, stopping for rope swings,
swimming holes, beaches and bird-watching. This ecotourism outfit points you in the right
direction and shuttles you back at day's end. Or they'll guide your kids downriver while
you go wine-tasting (guides $125 per day). Reservations required.
Getaway Adventures
CYCLING, KAYAKING
( 800-499-2453, 707-763-3040;
www.getawayadventures.com
)
Guides spectacular morning vineyard cycling in Dry Creek Valley, followed by lunch and
optional kayaking on Russian River ($150 to $175).
River's Edge Kayak & Canoe Trips
BOATING
707-433-7247;
www.riversedgekayakandcanoe.com
; 13840 Healdsburg
Ave, Healdsburg)
Rents hard-sided canoes ($90/110 per half/full day) and kayaks ($40/55). Self-guided rent-
als include shuttle.
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