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Things To Do In Walnut Creek
1. The Lesher Center
Lesher Center for the Arts is an art center with 3 different theaters for events and performances in dance, comedy, music, and theater (musicals and plays).
2. A backstage Tour At The Lesher Center For The Arts
Even a backstage tour is not a bad idea at all. Are you one of those who are always curious about how things work behind the scenes?
You pay $10 per person, sign up for the 1.5-2 hour Backstage Tour where you get to tour all 3 theaters, backstage, the Green Room, and more!
You can get as much fun backstage too.
3. Bedford Art Gallery
The Bedford Gallery has a mashup of historic, contemporary and modern art.
The gallery is inside the Lesher Center for the Arts and is found on the first floor.
They are open for operation from Thursday through Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm.
Though they have ticket prizes, it’s free for kids.
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4. Public Art Audio Tour
Did you know that there are 33 different downtown artworks in Walnut Creek, CA? Yup! That’s right, and truthfully you might want to see them all.
It will help you if you can Install the Public Art Walking Tour web app and guide yourself through the way!
5. Walnut Creek’s Public Art
Learn more about Walnut Creek’s public art through its walking tours. If you’d like to be enlightened more about each public artwork.
If you would love to be a part of it, you can join in every third Saturday. Just a one-hour walk and it is luckily free for kids.
Take advantage of the tour if you’re here on a third Saturday in the summer! You won’t regret it.
6. Artwork At The Valley Art Gallery
You are even free to enjoy the artwork by buying and renting them at the Valley Art Gallery.
And it can even end up being one of the best and most fun things you did in Walnut Creek.
7. Lindsay Wildlife Experience
The Lindsay Wildlife Experience is a museum that gives you a chance to say hello to California wildlife.
It’s also a wildlife hospital; the first kind in the US! The vets treat over 5000 animals annually.
How amazing. A beautiful place to feed your eyes.
8. Ruth Bancroft Garden
Get to admire the art of garden design at the Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery.
It is globally seen as a garden that has a diverse collection of drought-tolerant plants and succulents.
9. Shadelands Ranch Museum
The Shadelands Ranch Museum is one of the largest farms in the Ygnacio Valley, California.
The 1903 museum gives you a picture of what CA was like back in the 20th century.
The museum also offers tours, educational programs, special events, and even rentals for private events.
10. Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF)
Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation is an acclaimed national non-profit with its mission ” People Rescuing Animals … Animals Rescuing People”.
You are more likely to find an adorable pet to adopt here.
You can get a pet for yourself or your kids here.
11. Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society
The Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society is where you can see the largest HO-scale model railroads in the US.
It’s an amazing view
12. Golf At Boundary Oak Golf Course
It was built in 1969, and till date, it’s still a fun place to hang out in Walnut Creek.
Book a tee time with rates starting at $33 per player. It will be fun to play, don’t you think!
Golf tournaments are not the only events happening here. The golf course also hosts weddings.
If you’re looking for a local craft beer with some comfort food they are your call because they also have a taphouse.
13. Broadway Plaza Shopping Center
What is a vacation without a shopping spree? Broadway Plaza is an outdoor mall located in downtown Walnut Creek. It was the first major retail center in Contra Costa County.
If you just arrived new to Walnut Creek, it’s a mall you don’t want to miss out on.
14. Downtown Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek Downtown has over 650 businesses running from shops to restaurants to entertainment options and services.
They are local Artists performing music, dance, and all sorts of arts you think are fun.
15. Brioche de Paris
You can call it a little ‘Escape to France’ when you get into Brioche de Paris.
This authentic French bakery carries tarts, pastries, crepes, sandwiches, salads, and more! A French tart will be nice to enjoy at Brioche de Paris.
They have really tasty treats here. We hear a lot of testimonies about their dishes. You can tell it is quality. Probably because it is managed by a family.
16. Buy Or Sell Rare Books At Swan’s Fine Books
Who loves the smell of old books? I do. Swan’s Books is a bookstore with rare and vintage books that you can read and also collect.
One very fun fact here especially for book fans is they accept items from individuals as well, In case you have a rare book for sale.
17. St.Paul’s Episcopal Church
The St. Paul’s Episcopal Church happens to be the oldest church in Walnut Creek. Built-in 1887. It became very popular in the 19th century.
I really don’t see reasons why you won’t visit here during a vacation in Walnut Creek.
18. Fall In Love With Chocolate At The Love + Chocolate shop
For one thing, they have very beautiful gift boxes. You can as well choose to customize yours with the ribbons preferred.
For wedding gifts, birthday gifts, and even anniversaries. Build your relationship stronger with simple things like these.
19. Decors De France
The family-owned business sells French products like Organic soaps, cosmetics, and tablecloths.
You might even want to take it home as a gift to those you left.
20. Walnut Creek Downtown Trolley
Making about 15 stops, running mainly on South Main St. And South California Blvd.
This is pure fun. No doubt!!!
21. A Sweet Affair Bakery
They Started way back in 1984. The bakery features holiday specials such as pies, dinner rolls, cinnamon breads, and cookie plates.
They do not use preservatives. And that is one fun fact about them. Another is how they cherish their customers.
22. Diablo Foothills Regional Park
Mt. Diablo is unique in its own way. A stroll around this park is amazing. It won’t be a bad idea at all.
This is another fun place to visit in Walnut Creek.
23. Catch Views From The Top Of Mt. Diablo At Mt. Diablo State Park
You can get there by hiking. But for those who don’t enjoy hiking, no fear you can get there by car or bike. You can as well hike to the summit and camp there as well.
The gates are closed by sunset. So please avoid being locked inside. At 2900 feet above sea level, you can see the Golden Gate Bridge. Views can be hazy during the summer though.
24. Visit Rock City Park
The park has small tunnels and caves, naturally carved out of sandstone rocks, like Elephant Rock, Sentinel Rock, Wind Caves, Artist Point, and Fossil Ridge.
You can have a picnic here, and also camp at Live Oak campground.
25. Walnut Creek at Civic Park
The Civic Park has 2 playgrounds, a gazebo, a library, public art, gardens, and a community center with art programs.
The few gardens seen there inhabit about 130 species of California native plants and more than 25 species of butterflies since 1999.
Ice skate at the park’s ice skating rink ‘Walnut Creek on Ice during summer.
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26. Heather Farm
The garden has up to 27 attractions including different gardens, groves, and displays.
Attractions like the famous African sumac trees, a bonsai Japanese black pine, Mexican sunflowers, and eleven waterfalls are what you should expect to see there.
They also have an education center with programs and events for children of all ages. You can also hold private events here – weddings, parties, and corporate events.
27. Old Borges Ranch
The Old Borges Ranch is a cattle ranch built in 1899 by Frank Borges and his family.
The ranch cares for chickens, goats, pigs, and sheep as well as cows.
But the Old Borges Ranch is more than a ranch; it’s got the Borges house, barns, corrals, a blacksmith shop, a ranger station, and more.
This historic ranch is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
28. Go Hunting For Painted Pianos
The cool project done here tends to bring together local painters to paint these donated pianos and local musicians and the public to play.
Plus they’ve got hand sanitizer dispensers near them so all the more temptation to go out and play your music.
29. 1515 Restaurant & Lounge
If you’re looking for a place with a casual lounge vibe-like atmosphere and with fine food and drinks presented to you beautifully.
Your favorite spot will soon become 1515 Restaurant & Lounge!
This restaurant was started in 2007. It is suitable for all types of gatherings whether a date night with your spouse, with your family, or with your co-workers.
30. Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Dine at the Rooftop Restaurant & Bar for amazing rooftop views of downtown Walnut Creek and Mt. Diablo.
Their American cuisine is on point and their bar never disappoints
31. Walnut Creek Yacht Club
Another fun experience in Walnut Creek is The Walnut Creek Yacht Club.
It was started in 1997 to bring the freshest seafood to Walnut Creek. They are called a ‘Yacht Club’ since they bring a yacht-like atmosphere with their nautical décor.
They really mean it when they say that their seafood is fresh. No reason to freeze or process when shipping.
32. Tacos Walnut Creek
Tacos Walnut Creek is widely known for its traditional Mexican food.
They are found north downtown of Walnut Creek, this taqueria serves nourishing food with fresh ingredients. That’s too much wonder in one place.
33. Va De Vi Bistro And Wine Bar
Dine at Va de Vi Bistro and Wine Bar is so stylish you feel like you’ve been transported elsewhere with its relaxing environment.
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