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provided by the Vacaville Convention and Visitors Bureau. http://www.vacavillenow.com
Traveling in and around Northern California?
Uncover the hidden gems in Vacaville that visitors are just now beginning to
discover. Our central location, affordability and numerous family activities are
the reason why 61% of our visitors return to the city to visit, shop, stay and
play!
Incorporated in 1892, Vacaville is in northern Solano
County, midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. In 2005,
Relocate America rated Vacaville as one of “America’s Top 100 Places to
Live.” So it’s no coincidence that leading biotech firms like, Alza,
Chiron
Corp, and Genentech
have also made Vacaville home. (When completed in 2009, Genentech’s current
facility expansion will make it the largest biotechnology manufacturing plant in
the world.) A rich, cultural heritage combined with a vision for the future
gives Vacaville the quintessential fusion of prosperity entwined with our past.
What better way to celebrate our orchard heritage than to pay tribute to Mariani
Packing Company. This year marks the 100th anniversary of this
family owned- and-operated company which has grown, dried, processed and
packaged the finest and freshest dried fruit and ingredient products shipped
around the country and the world.
Despite our exponential growth, Vacaville remains a safe and friendly city with
its citizenry dedicated to keeping Vacaville a small town at heart, as evident
in the renaissance of our Historic
Downtown. Stroll the tree-lined streets and meander along
CreekWalk through Andrews Park or relish the exquisite architecture of the Buck
Mansion and other Victorian homes along Buck Avenue. The new Town Square
attracts visitors and residents alike to enjoy the ambiance of quaint shops,
ornate buildings, and superb dining experiences.
The long awaited return of Vacaville’s most beloved landmark, the Nut
Tree, is expected to open later this summer. What began as a
roadside fruit stand in 1921, the Nut Tree expanded into a world-renowned
restaurant and destination that played host to presidents, celebrities,
astronauts and even royalty. The redevelopment of this 80-acre project will
include the Nut
Tree Village which will offer a plethora of dining and shopping
venues, and the Nut
Tree Family Park, where families can experience the original
train and ride replicas of the famous Nut Tree Hobby Horses.At the center of the
Nut Tree Family Park is the original, recently relocated, Harbison
House which was built in 1907. When opened to the public,
visitors will be able to take a stroll down memory lane viewing memorabilia
about the history of the Nut Tree and California.
Vacaville is alive with performing and visual arts. Our focus this season is the
Vacaville
Performing Arts Theatre which presents nearly 200 performances
each year including the San Francisco Comedy Competition, Solano Community
Symphony, Vacaville Ballet Theatre Company and the Solano Choral Society, just
to name a few.
Our ideal Mediterranean climate offers visitors abundant recreational
opportunities to explore the beauty and wildlife that abound in the area. Hike
the Lagoon
Valley for a little exercise and a bird's-eye view of the city
and beyond!
We’re only a short drive from the Golden Gates of San Francisco, the wine
country in Napa and Sonoma, our historic capitol in Sacramento and the
spectacular Sierra mountain range in Lake Tahoe. Whether you’re coming for a
night or planning an extended visit, our city’s ideal location and hidden gems
make it the perfect family travel destination!
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