Redwood City is a part of San Francisco
peninsula and while is not the most popular destination in California, it does
offer several worthwhile attractions. Redwood is a forward thinking city and
has several modern attractions. If you ever choose to visit the City, here are a
few things you can do:
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1. History Museum of San Mateo County
San Mateo museum is certainly one of the biggest
attractions of Redwood. The museum has several numbers of exhibitions exploring
and demonstrating how life was during the past decades within San Mateo County.
Displays comprise of an 1880’s general store and a household depicting the life
in California. There is also a big collection of archived materials and books.
2. Redwood Morton Community Park
This park is used by locals for activities including,
BBQs, tennis, ball games, skateboarding, working out, and baseball. The Redwood
Morton Community Park is also utilized for events all through the year
including art displays and tea parties. The park is the biggest in the Redwood
City and offers a great place to relax or be active depending on how one feels.
3. Pulgas Water Temple
This amazing structure was created in 1934 and
was intended to celebrate the bringing of water one hundred and sixty miles to
the Bay Area from California. The entire project of bringing water cost a $102
million dollars. Several columns in the temple pay respect to the Greeks and
Romans whose techniques were utilized in the water movement. The place is now
open for people during weekdays and provides an amazing photo opportunity.
4. Fox Theatre
This is a historic theater and is listed as one
of the most historic places. The theater depicts a range of performances such
as, comedy, musicals and live music. It first opened in 1929 and several stars including
Vanessa Williams and BB King performed there. Fox was closed in 2009 due to
financial trouble but it was reopened and was well worth a visit.
5. Gourmet Haus Staudt
A rustic beer shop and garden provides a taste
of traditional German cuisine and spices and a range of German beers. If you
feel thirsty while looking around the shop, then you can always relax at the
adjoining beer garden. The garden has many quality beers and authentic German snacks
and dishes. The garden’s atmosphere is welcoming and its a great place to hang
out when in redwood.
6. Unleashed Art Gallery
Unleashed Art Gallery is the premier art
destination which features upcoming artists. The main focus of the gallery is
on offering new artists an opportunity to shine and this in itself has made the
site popular with people in Redwood. The art style is normally contemporary
fine art though photography and other such works are also displayed
occasionally.
7. Edgewood park:
This is an amazing place for hiking while admiring
the sheer beauty of the wildflowers and grasslands. The park is easily
reachable. The grasslands and wooded areas offer the best habitat for wildlife
including snakes, deer, and jackrabbits.
With so much to do and see, a trip to Redwood
will never disappoint you. However, make sure you hire a yellow cab to take you
around to make the best of your time.
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