Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
707-579-4452;
www.schulzmuseum.org
; 2301 Hardies Lane; adult/child $10/5;
11am-5pm Mon
& Wed-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat & Sun; )
Charles Schulz, Santa Rosa resident and creator of
Peanuts
cartoons, was born in 1922,
published his first drawing in 1937, introduced Snoopy and Charlie Brown in 1950, and
produced
Peanuts
cartoons until his death in 2000. This modern museum honors his leg-
acy with a Snoopy labyrinth,
Peanuts
-related art, and a re-creation of Schulz's studio. Skip
Snoopy's Gallery gift shop; the museum has the good stuff.
Farmers Markets
MARKET
(4th & B Sts; 5-8:30pm Wed mid-May-Aug)
Sonoma County's largest farmers market. Another year-round market meets 8:30am to
1pm Saturdays at Santa Rosa Veterans Building, 1351 Maple Ave.
Redwood Empire Ice Arena
SKATING
( 707-546-7147;
www.snoopyshomeice.com
; 1667 West Steele Lane; adult incl skates $9-12, child
$7-10; )
This skating rink was formerly owned and deeply loved by Schulz. It's open most after-
noons (call for schedules). Bring a sweater.
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
SCIENCE CENTER
(
707-546-4069;
www.cmosc.org
;
1835 Steele Lane; $7;
9am-4pm Tue-Sat, noon-4pm Sun;
)
Geared to little children 10 and under, this happy learning center inspires discovery, ex-
ploration and creativity with hands-on exhibits, most outdoors, focused on nature and sci-
ence. Picnicking welcome. No adults without kids.
