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Silverado Museum – This tiny "jewel box" museum has memorabilia of Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Kids can check out a lovely chalk pastel drawing of the author as a 4 year old (his hair in long ringlets), the lead soldiers that Robert Louis Stevenson played with when he was a sickly child in Scotland or a model of the bunkhouse on Mount St. Helena where he stayed with his bride in 1880. Get a glimpse of Stevenson himself, who wrote such best-loved novels of derring-do. | ||
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Lyman Park – Right in the center of town is a small but shaded park, the perfect spot for a picnic. Charming gazebo and tiny playground. |
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St. Helena High School Community Pool (Grayson Ave.) – The swimming pool at St. Helena High School is open for public swimming from mid-June - mid August, Mon. - Sat. 1:00pm - 4:00pm. |
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Go for a bike ride – Rent bikes at St. Helena Cyclery. They have kids bikes (24 inch) and helmets, plus bike trailers for kids. Bike out Spring St. to White Sulfur Springs – the road is pretty level and quiet, and it winds along the creek, through the oak trees. |
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St. Helena Farmers Market (Crane Park) – Stop into the Farmers Market to pick up wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables, local honey, baked goods, jams and jellies and cheese. Stock up on picnic supplies. Fridays 7:30am - 11:30am, May - October. |
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