Discover Windsor

Windsor combines nature experiences, public art and a distinctive beverage culture. When planning your trip, you can focus on different things: trails through regional parks, cultural venues and sculptures, or discoveries involving wineries and local drinks. This way, you can choose a holiday rental based on the experiences that matter most to you.

Town Green and Public Art

Town Green is a gathering place for community events throughout the year. It is also home to statues of Peanuts characters created by Charles M. Schulz. Downtown, restaurants, shops and Town Green are just a few steps from the SMART train. Bike lanes and accessible cycling routes add to the ways you can explore Windsor by bike.

Public art can be found in several places and in different forms. The Downtown Windsor Photo Gallery is a public art program along the fence at the Windsor SMART Station and the Pathway/Great Redwood Trail. Artworks along the platform and the nearby SMART Pathway/Great Redwood Trail celebrate Windsor’s identity, community pride and creative spirit. The Wisdom Tree Mural Project is on the north side of Huerta Gym and depicts the culture and history of the Pomo community.

Sculptures also each make their own statement. “Big Joe,” a painted steel sculpture created in 2012 by Peter Forakis, is at the roundabout at Windsor Road and Old Redwood Highway. “The Offering” by Bruce Johnson was made in 2009 from reclaimed old-growth redwood and copper; it stands at the roundabout at Old Redwood Highway and Market Street. “Slice,” a fully welded, painted steel sculpture created in 1979 by Robert Ellison, is in Keiser Park.

Parks and Trails for Active Days

Windsor has 19 community and neighborhood parks with walking trails and picnic areas. Esposti Park is home to a coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) estimated to be about 325 years old. Those interested in nature and old trees will find a special point of interest here, while the parks as a whole offer trails and picnic areas as practical ways to spend time outdoors.

East of Windsor is Foothill Regional Park, a 211-acre wilderness park. It has nearly 7 miles of multi-use trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. The Three Lakes Trail is a gravel path with accessible access; a gate controls the parking lot, and there is also a picnic area. Shiloh Ranch Regional Park offers another option for a range of outdoor activities, with nearly 8 miles of trails for hikers, cyclists and horseback riders. You can take the respective trail lengths into account when planning your days.

Keiser Park Pump Track is on the east side of the Oak Grove in Keiser Park; the pump track is temporary. Sports enthusiasts can also visit Windsor Golf Club: the course is a par-72 championship course measuring 6,650 yards. These options offer different focuses, from trails through regional parks to golf.

Museum, Drinks and Local Markets

The Windsor Historical Society Museum is located in the historic Hembree House. The Windsor Museum features exhibits about the people and events that have shaped Windsor’s history. It is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; admission is free. The Windsor Visitors Center is housed in the Windsor Train Depot and staffed seven days a week. Maps for hiking, cycling and regional parks are available there.

The Beverage District pairs carefully crafted drinks with the stories behind the choices, ingredients and creations. There are 50 wineries within 5 miles of Windsor; Russian River Brewing is also located in Windsor. A farmers’ market is listed in Windsor on Sundays. If you’re interested in wine, beer or market produce, you can factor these into your plans alongside the area’s nature and cultural offerings.

More local pages for inspiration: Guerneville, Sonoma, Sebastopol, Sea Ranch, Bodega Bay, Geyserville, Jenner and Santa Rosa.

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