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Velkommen to Solvang
By Mel and Ronnie Greenberg

Straight out of a fairytale, Solvang cuddles at the crossroads of California's southern central coast, in the heart of wine country. Sunshine embraces this Danish-American town that perpetuates the spirit of Hans Christian Anderson. Magic prevails in its quaint painted streets, tiled curio shops, and windowsill flower boxes. Fanciful old world chimneys adorned with storks, thatch and weathered copper roofs, domes and spires greet. A sprinkling of creaking country-style windmills, the beguiling Little Mermaid statue, and the twinkling gas lit streetlights that illuminate the town complete the enchantment.

Begin the with classic European elegance at the Mirabelle Inn. There are ten individually decorated spacious guest rooms and suites, some with Jacuzzi tubs, and all featuring antiques, fireplaces and art. Comfy beds are dressed with luxurious featherbeds, down duvets and plump pillows. Guests are treated to a delicious gourmet breakfast. In late afternoon complimentary wine is accompanied with sliced fruit, and an amazing assortment of cheese and nuts. Tea, coffee, and cookies are available throughout the day. Owner Brigitte Guehr, and Marc Tidago the personable innkeeper, will make your stay memorable.

The Mirabelle Restaurant's Chef Mario Ramos oversees exquisite wine country cuisine that includes grilled lamb chops, baked brie in puff pastry and Alaskan halibut. His menus are inspired by local fresh ingredients and presented with world class professional table service.

409 First St. (805) 786-7925 or www.mirabelleinn.com

All around the town

Take in the beautiful Danish village on board the Honen, (replicas of Danish street cars of the l900's) drawn by massive Belgian Draft horses. There are wonderful surrey covered bikes that hold four to eight passengers at Surrey Cycle Rentals, 475 First St.

Highlights

Elverhoj Danish Heritage and Fine Arts Museum, is devoted to the cultural heritage of Solvang and its early history, and the Hans Christian Andersen Museum features a large collection of the author's books and art, with hundreds of first editions.

Old Mission Santa Ines, a National Historic Landmark, was dedicated in 1804 as the 19th in the chain of California Missions. Tours in this active parish church, feature Spanish artifacts, arrowheads, and pottery.

Cachuma Lake and Rec Area

The jewel of the Santa Ynez Valley is beautiful Cachuma Lake. Year-round outstanding services and recreational activities abound, including fishing, boating, and a Nature Center displaying plants, wild life, and Native American artifacts. Don't miss the Wildlife Cruise to view deer, bobcats, resident and migratory birds including the American Bald Eagle. Call (805/686-5050) for information.

Restaurants

Enjoy Solvang's Heidelberg Inn (805) 688-6213 on Copenhagen Dr. for authentic German, Danish and American dishes. The Red Viking Restaurant (805) 688-6610 on Copenhagen Dr. specializes in authentic Danish smorgasbord. The landmark Mustard Seed (805) 688-1318 restaurant on Mission Dr. set in a house built in 1911, serves comfy home-style
cooking.

Savor the aromas of Danish pastries and sweets from the village bakeries like Olsen's Danish Bakery Village, Mortensen's Danish Bakery, and Danish Mill Bakery. Taste the delicious fudge and candy made before your eyes, and the yummy ice cream from McConnell's Ice Cream.

Shopping

Browse the more then 150 one-of-a-kind stores and boutiques selling everything from clogs, handmade lace, classic toys, clothing, Danish novelties and antiques at Petersen's Village Square, Tivoli Square and King Atterdag's Court and Copenhagen Square.

Nightlife

In summer, weekends are busy with PCPA Theaterfest, which presents musicals and other plays in the 700 open-air Solvang Festival Theater. Its year round home is in Santa Maria.

(805) 688-7688 or www.PCPA.org

A new hotspot in town sought after by locals and visitors alike, is celebrity Chef Bradley Ogdens signature restaurant Root 246.

Solvang was designated "Preserve America Community" by First Lady Michelle Obama. For further information on Solvang contact:

(800) 468-6765 or
www.solvangusa.com

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