Want to pursue a corporate job by day and a career in the arts at night? In Walnut Creek, it’s possible.
A short drive away from San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the city of Walnut Creek is where Contra Costa County’s most creative minds gather to play. It’s also home to prestigious groups like the Diablo Ballet and California Symphony.
Whether you’re here for a day trip or considering an extended stay, the city has enough entertainment to last a lifetime. Here are the best things to do in Walnut Creek:
Catch a play at Lesher Center for the Arts
Walnut Creek’s bastion for the arts has entertained both locals and guests since 1990. Over 900 stage productions are held in the center’s four magnificent theatrical venues, including Shakespearean tragedies and renowned ballets like The Nutcracker.
Tour the Ruth Bancroft Botanical Garden
There’s no mistaking the important role botanical gardens play in preserving nature. The Ruth Bancroft Botanical Garden is a world-renowned collection-turned-public facility with over 2,000 succulents, cacti, and foreign shrubs, as well as a variety of drought-resistant plant species.
Hit a hole-in-one at the Boundary Oak Golf Course
The Boundary Oak Golf Course includes a challenging 18-hole facility, a driving range, and five putting greens for practice, all designed by iconic landscape architect Robert Muir Graves. It doubles as a stomping ground for residents and guests, with marvelous scenery and uninterrupted greens.
Shop at Broadway Plaza
Broadway Plaza at Civic Drive is where you can expect to find retailers like Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Neiman Marcus. The European-style architecture can satisfy anyone’s visual appetite, while its many dining spots cater to food cravings of all kinds.
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