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Charles M. Schulz Museum

A tribute to the life and work of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist.

Santa Rosa, California

Cyclisk - Santa Rosa Monument

340 bicycles, 65 feet high.

Santa Rosa, California

Grave of Robert L. Ripley

Believe it or not, this is the final resting place of the man who created the Odditorium.

Santa Rosa, California

Great West End Regatta

Hand-powered race of alternative forms of transportation.

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California Carnivores

Nursery with extensive collection of flesh-eating plants operated by the author of "The Savage Garden."

6 miles from Santa Rosa

Sebastopol, California

Patrick Amiot's Sonoma County Yard Art

Monumental sculptures of Patrick Amiot, constructed from debris, detritus, and determination.

6 miles from Santa Rosa

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The Accordion Man

A tribute to one man's legacy of improving the accordion's reputation.

7 miles from Santa Rosa

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Art of Joshua Tree and the Mojave

Join us as we venture deep into the High Desert, glimpsing massive sculptures, fluorescent painted mountains, and revitalizing domes along the way.

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