# @cnntravel on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DM0zhp2SXME
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32890272-cnntravel-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-08-01T20:02:10.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CNN Travel (@CNNTravel) — https://gondola.cc/CNNTravel

## Caption

You can still see faded chicken “Hatchery” business names painted on old brick buildings in Petaluma, California, which was once locally touted as “the world’s egg basket.” There’s an enthusiastic hometown gathering for the annual Butter & Egg Days Parade and Festival, and at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum you can get up close to an egg cleaning machine and see an old photo of the town’s former chicken pharmacy (‘cause fowl sometimes feel foul).

The town’s culinary tradition dates back to the mid-1800s Gold Rush, and it continues today with everything from buffalo milk ice cream and sourdough bagels to Swedish cuisine and famous craft beer. But there are other draws to Petaluma, including shopping among buildings from the 1800s, hip bars, live music and loads of nostalgia.

Petaluma is also well-positioned as a base for the current riches of the region. Think of this town as the hub of a pioneer’s wagon wheel, spokes stretching out in all directions to day trip points of interest. West to Point Reyes National Seashore and Bodega Bay, north to the redwoods around Guerneville, east to wine country, and south for hiking on Mount Tamalpais or the houseboats and dockside fun of Sausalito, then just over Golden Gate bridge to the big city — all reachable within an hour, traffic-willing.

Petaluma has landed at No. 6 on CNN’s list of America’s Best Towns to Visit for 2025. Swipe to explore some of its best spots, and read more at the link in our bio.

#petaluma #petalumacalifornia #petalumalocal #california #californiaadventure #californialove #californiadreaming

📸 Sonoma County Tourism, Sonoma County Tourism, Brewsters Beer Garden, Angela’s Ice Cream, Sonoma County Tourism, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Sonoma County Tourism, Travelpix/Alamy Stock Photo, Jessica Fix Photography, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds/rareseeds.com

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petaluma, californialove, california, californiaadventure, californiadreaming, petalumalocal, petalumacalifornia

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