The magazine, Travel + Leisure, has named two Sonoma County towns, Healdsburg and Sonoma, among the best cities to visit this holiday season. These two towns are part of a 25-city list published by the popular travel magazine, five of which are in California.
Sonoma came in No. 24 on the list, the magazine reasoning, “if holiday stress takes much of the joy out of your world, this quaint wine-country town offers the ultimate antidote.” Travel + Leisure cites the city’s spas as one of its greatest draws, “allowing visitors to relieve their stresses and relax for the holidays. For the best Sonoma has to offer, visit Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa and get rid of every worry. Then, shop at the many stores surrounding the plaza, a true town square and central to downtown Sonoma.”
Healdsburg was ranked 17 out of the 25 top U.S. cities, offering a beautiful plaza in the heart of town. Walk through downtown Healdsburg and discover a variety of shops, tasting rooms and restaurants. The magazine shares how “visitors can bring home culinary gifts from Healdsburg Shed or take home great local wine from one of several wineries.”
Visitors can experience a true Healdsburg holiday through the Dickens Dinner Series at the Madrona Manor, “one of their biggest holiday traditions… featuring lobster shepherd’s pie and Christmas puddings that would make even Scrooge smile.”
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