2025 Petaluma Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

#travelgram #100WaysOfTravel #localfinds St. Vincent’s is a historic parish, founded in 1857 (it’s actually a year older than the town of Petaluma itself). The third and current church was built under the direction of Rev. James Kiely, and celebrated its first mass on Christmas Eve, 1926. It is Petaluma’s largest church, with 12,000 members. It is a magnificent church with a traditional feel. Its exterior features impressive domes covered with tiles and twin towers (one houses a bell, the other an organ). The inside has many beautiful features. The central and side altars are marble; behind the mosaic is an attractive crucifixion mosaic. Its 16 stained glass windows feature the evangelists and apostles; it also has three rose windows. There are 10 statues, all carved in Italy. There is a small triangular park directly in front of the building. A fountain was installed in 2000. Now this small park is a beautiful pedestrian plaza which serves both the church and the community.

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#autumnbeauty #100WaysOfTravel The sky is clear, permeating the coolness of autumn... I met a row of golden woods on the street... The sun shines on the yellow leaves of a tree, warm and bright, as if the afterglow of autumn is still lingering... Strolling on the golden avenue paved with fallen leaves, every step comes out with the rhythm of autumn. The best scene of the year you must remember：That's the time of late autumn and early winter when oranges are gold and green

#biketour #100WaysOfTravel #roadtrips Petaluma offers a 14.7-mile bike course, which is mostly flat. Along this amazingly diverse trail, bikers pass through parks and suburban tracts with numerous restroom, water, food and coffee options. This trail ventures from a rural regional park and many neighborhoods and parks, including downtown; it also follows both the Petaluma River and Lynch Creek for a stretch. Lynch Creek Trail is a convenient way to cross from the west side to the east side of Petaluma away from cars with better safety. Petaluma River Trail allows riders to enjoy the river from end to end. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. However，Riding surfaces include pavement, dirt and gravel so a mountain bike is recommended or one with wide, sturdy tires.

#trainjourney #100WaysOfTravel #roadtrips SMART stands for Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit. Petaluma is a town along the SMART train route. It provides a fast and efficient way for a day trip to enjoy some of the best scenery and one's favorite destinations, including parks, amusement centers, movie theaters, shopping centers，restaurants and music venues, around Petaluma，to see an art exhibition, or listen to a concert, or watch a film or play. The train stops next to the 1914 Railroad Depot Freight Building, which houses the Petaluma Arts Center. From here，downtown Petaluma is a 15 minute walk across the Petaluma River. One can also plan a day trip to various wineries and breweries in the area around this town. The journey of a ride on SMART is filled with suburban scenery and is unremarkable and unforgottable.

Attractions - Marin French Cheese Company, Lagunitas Brewing Company, McEvoy Ranch, Shollenberger Park, Helen Putnam Park, Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park, and many others Hotels - Cancel free on Many Hotels: courtyard by Mariott Petaluma Sonoma County, Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country, Hotel Petaluma Ascend Hotel Collection, Hampton Inn Food & Restaurants - Cucina Paradiso, Sax's Joint, Della Fattoria Downtown, Lagunitas Brewing Co and many others Shopping - Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, The Plaza North Shopping Center, Washington Square, and others #celebratewithtrip #spooktaculartrip #fallingforfall