Neighborhood Bus Tours
Beat the afternoon heat and join historian David Wilkinson, author of Crafting a Valley Jewel: the Architects & Builders of Woodland, and preservation architect Roger Klemm on a fascinating Stroll Through History bus tours showcasing Woodland’s exceptional architectural history. The 1.5 hour tour will trace the full spectrum of Woodland’s architecture and history spanning 150 years. Relax, enjoy and learn how and why Woodland is indeed a Valley Jewel.
Information and tickets for $15 each are available at the Stroll Heritage Plaza Information Booth at 2nd and Main Streets or purchase bus tour tickets online. There are no discounts for groups or children.
Each bus tour is approximately 90 minutes. Both Stroll Bus Tours load near the information both at Heritage Plaza at the intersection of 2nd Street and Dead Cat Alley behind the Opera House.
Each bus tour covers a different route and they will not duplicate each other.
Bus Tour #1 (North side) starts 1:00 p.m. at Heritage Plaza
This tour will briefly survey the Victorian era neighborhoods south of Main Street and then move on to the neighborhoods north of Main Street showing the variation in changing styles as Woodland emerged from its Victorian beginnings and moved on to the post WWII era. Also included are the newer sections of Woodland that demonstrate how these new neighborhoods, such as Heritage Park from the beginning of the 21st century, were influenced by those that came before, such as Beamer Park at the beginning of the 20th century. Keep your ticket stub for a free raffle drawing for passengers. This tour will include one stop to see the interior of an exceptional Woodland home.
Bus Tour #2 (South side) starts 3:00 p.m. at Heritage Plaza
This tour covers the neighborhoods at the heart of Woodland's Victorian era. Beginning with the early pioneer houses, including town founder Frank & Gertrude Freeman's first home built in 1857 when Woodland was called "Yolo City", the tour will cruise through beautiful neighborhoods and learn the story behind houses and neighborhoods from the Victorian era through the 20th century and into the modern period from the 1940s right up to the present. Ornate gingerbread, garden cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and Tudors! These wonderful styles of architecture provide Woodland with unique and well-preserved neighborhoods reflecting changing tastes of residential fashion. Keep your ticket stub for a free raffle drawing for passengers. This tour will include one stop to see the interior of an exceptional mid-century Woodland home.
See you there!
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