Woodland

 

Woodland is for history lovers. Consider: it is home to the amazing Heidrick Ag History Center, the single largest collection of agricultural machinery in the world. Home to nearly a dozen museums, and to so many historic homes and buildings there’s a book about them all. Home to many annual events, including the evocative Stroll Through History.But Woodland is also for fun-lovers. Consider: it is home to the Sacramento River Train with mystery theater and dinner excursions. Home to the spectacular Scottish Games and Festival, more than 135 years running. Besides its many comfortable hotels and surprisingly diverse restaurants, Woodland is home to its venerable Opera House, with performances throughout the year. From Woodland, you can easily strike out to Davis or Winters, or explore the other reaches of Yolo County.
Come to Woodland – you’ll love it here.
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Find Sweet Things at The Cup & Saucer

A charming new store along Woodland’s historic Main Street, The Cup & Saucer offers visitors a chance to find beautiful tea sets, tableware, and furniture. And while most of the items in the store are consignments, don’t let that dissuade you from coming in – the quality of the goods is excellent, and the prices are, too. It’s a special place; read more here.
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With Guidebook in hand, explore Historic Woodland

This is more than just an invitation. Explore Historic Woodland is the title of a book collecting more than 400 houses and buildings that grace this charming community, which also serves as the county seat. The book presents ten different walking tours to eight distinctive neighborhoods, the remarkable downtown (itself listed on the Register of Historic Places), and folksy Dead Cat Alley. Many architectural styles are represented, from stately Ninteenth-Century Victorians to Craftsman, Bungalow, Tudor, Dutch Colonial, ever Moderne designs.

Maps, addresses, color photographs along with concise descriptions of the houses and buildings, and brief glossary make this a complete, fascinating resource. For more details and purchase information, click here.

Woodland is a “Strong City”

The League of California Cities has profiled Woodland as part of the ongoing “Strong Cities, Strong State” campaign, which broadly promotes city success stories across California. Woodland was specifically recognized for initiatives such as downtown revitalization, senior opportunities, environmental conservation, literacy programs and community oriented policing.

“The City of Woodland, population 56,000, was founded in 1861 and has a lively heritage of community spirit and neighborly charm,” the profile begins. To read the entire testimonial, click here.

Woodland Antique Shops on Main Street

There are a handful of noteworthy antique shops along historic Main Street in Woodland, selling a variety of items from silver to furniture, art to sporting goods. To learn more. take a look here: Antiques.