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Both the coast and inland Mendocino County offer numerous outlets for activities. From shopping in downtown Ukiah and the village of Mendocino, to canoeing on Big River, there's something for everyone. Downtown Fort Bragg is filled with shops and art galleries as well as restaurants and cafés. The Skunk Train departs every morning for a short round-trip along Pudding Creek. Catch a boat out of Noyo Harbor for salmon fishing, crabbing, and whale watching.
Willits has the main Skunk Train Depot, offering a wonderful windy trip through the redwood forest to Northspur where riders can take a break and breathe in the magnificence of their surroundings.
Anderson Valley, the Yorkville Highlands, and the Redwood Corridor are studded with family-run wineries. Each year, enjoy the Alsace International Wine Festival, the Pinot Noir Festival, Winesong, and many, many more wine-related events. Let's not forget the beer lovers. The county has four breweries with tasting rooms showcasing "only available here" brews.
The county celebrates each year with an annual Mushroom, Wine & Beer Festival in November, a Crab, Wine & Beer Festival (January), and the Party for the Planet that honors Earth Day in April.
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