Dan

"The Petaluma History Room is upstairs, with its own dedicated librarian and docents."

"*Bikes allowed. Motorized scooters too, apparently."

"Not free anymore. Now a pedestrian*-only boat, two bucks each way, exact change required. Limited schedule."

"I haven't even been inside yet, but just looking through the glass doors I can see the fantastic view out the back windows."

"One word: spumone."

"I always get an oyster po-boy, dressed, and go to City Park to one of the picnic tables under the oaks. When I lived nearby, I would get boiled crawfish or gumbo."