Visitors Guide 2008

SOLVANG Shoppers’ Paradise For specific addresses and more information, contact the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau at 800-468-6765 or www.SolvangUSA.com. Here are just a few shopping highlights: Begin a skattejagt (treasure hunt) at the corner of Mission Drive (Highway 246) and Alisal Road at the welcoming “Little Mermaid” statue & fountain. Across the street, find Frederik’s Court with fresh new clothing and gift stores such as Ayora Saddlery; Le Studio (ceramic arts); Secret Gardens Salon & Boutique and Pearls of Provence. Strolling west along Mission Drive, discover Bellagio, a chic women's apparel store; The Book Loft, with a superb Scandinavian section; and The Mole Hole Gift Shop & Pamper Me Boutique. Nearby in Petersen’s Village Square, visit Jule Hus, a year-round Christmas shop since 1967; a Thomas Kinkade Gallery and Solvang Needlework. Copenhagen Drive is Solvang’s primary shopping district anchored by Rasmussen’s, an exceptional 5,000-square-foot gift emporium, at the corner of Alisal Road across from the Danish Food Farm. Stroll west along Copenhagen to encounter Natalie’s Doll House; Edelweiss Cottage for fine gifts and jewelry; Ingeborg’s World-Famous Danish Chocolates; the Royal Copenhagen Shop featuring imported porcelain; Gerda’s Iron Art (with Danish-style wrought iron items); Z Folio Gallery offering unique jewelry and glassworks; Solvang Shoe Store, with its famous giant clog in front; Toyland; Nodding Place Quilt & Gift Boutique; De-Stress Café (a relaxing day spa); Nordic Knives and First Street Leather. Atterdag Square (just one block south off Copenhagen at Atterdag Road) hosts the Artistic Pony featuring a unique mix of jewelry designed and handcrafted by local artisans; Charlie’s Playhouse and Ole Pedersen Master Jeweler. First Street (between Mission and Copenhagen) includes the Solvang Antique Center (more than 65 specialized galleries) and the Pacific Fly-Away Gallery (wildlife art). Stroll south on Alisal Road and discover Johnson’s Jewel Box, Home Connection with an array of pottery, furniture and Tiffany lamps; Gaveaesken (The Gift Box); Clothes Horse (women’s apparel) and Hanson’s Clock Shop, with a reminder that there’s always plenty of time to do more shopping. Solvang is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts, from handmade toys and quilts to porcelain steins painted with Old World scenes. Many shops provide all you need for a wonderful wine country picnic. 16 W W W. S O LVA N G U S A . C O M | W W W. S A N TAY N E Z VA L L E Y V I S I T. C O M THIS PAGE: CHUCK PLACE. OPPOSITE PAGE: CHUCK PLACE 4, MARK DOLYAK , BILL ZELDIS http://www.SolvangUSA.com http://WWW.SOLVANGUSA.COM http://WWW.SANTAYNEZVALLEYVISIT.COM

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Visitors Guide 2008 Contents Welcome What to See and Do in Solvang Scenic Santa Ynez Valley Touring the Wine Country Dining in the Valley Annual Events Lodging Guide Weddings, Conferences and Events Getting Here & Getting Around Visitor Resources

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