FAIRFIELD — Boredom is a thing of the past in Solano County.
A bevy of destinations await residents and guests, whether they want action and adventure or a some music and wine.
For more than 30 years, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has called Vallejo home. This year the 135-acre amusement park added a Wonder Woman ride to its Marvel collection.
It’s open year-round with special events such as Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park.
Other popular destinations are Jelly Belly and the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Fairfield.
Jelly Belly hosts special events at Christmas, Hanukkah and Easter.
The brewery hosts live music monthly for ages 21 and over.
For those who prefer nature’s beauty, the county is home to waterfronts in Benicia, Vallejo, Suisun City and Rio Vista and a bevy of community and regional parks.
Wineries and olive oil production are growing industries that also welcome residents and guests.
Here are some of the area’s leading attractions.
Amusement parks
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: 1001 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo. An amusement park with rides, shows and animals. Call 634-6722 or go to www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom.
Outdoor activities
County-run parks: Popular destinations include Lynch Canyon in the hills between Fairfield and Vallejo and Lake Solano along Putah Creek near Winters. Rio Vista is home to Sandy Beach along the Sacramento River. Call 784-6765 or go to www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/countypark/homepage.asp for more information.
Grizzly Island Wildlife Area: 2548 Grizzly Island Road, Suisun Marsh. Fishing, hunting and hiking opportunities are available. Call 425-3828 or go to www.dfg.ca.gov/lands/wa/region3/grizzlyisland for more information.
Rush Ranch Open Space: Two miles south of Suisun City on Grizzly Island Road. About 2,070 acres of open space in hills and wetlands with hiking trails. Call Solano Land Trust at 432-0152 or go to www.rushranch.net for more information.
Rockville Hills Park: 2149 Rockville Road. Fairfield owns this 633-acre park with hiking trails. Call 428-7614 or go to www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/pw/open_space/rockville_hills_regional_park/default.asp fore more information.
Lagoon Valley/Pena Adobe Park: On Pena Adobe Road near Interstate 80 in Vacaville. Offers trails, picnic areas and Lagoon Valley lake for fishing. Call 449-5654 or go www.esolano.com/vacaville_city_parks.htm.
Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve: 1595 Railroad Ave., Mare Island, Vallejo. This 215-acre area along the southern shore of Mare Island offers hiking and includes Mare Island Hill with views of San Pablo Bay, the Carquinez Strait, Mare Island Strait and Vallejo. Also includes the oldest naval cemetery in the Pacific and a former naval ammunition depot. Call 249-9633 or go to www.mareislandpreserve.org/MareIslandPreserve/Homepage.html for more information.
Tasting
Heretic Brewing: 1052 Horizon Drive, Suite B. Fairfield. Tasting from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Call 389-4573 or visit www.hereticbrewing.com for more information.
Il Fiorello Olive Oil: 2625 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. Tasting from 1 to 5 p.m. daily. Call 864-1520 or visit www.ilfiorello.com for information.
Sepay Groves: 370 Chadbourne Road, Suite D. Fairfield. Tasting from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call 434-8222 or visit www.sepayoliveoil.com for more information.
Wine: Suisun Valley offers a variety of wineries and produce stands. Go to www.suisunvalley.com for information.
Tours
Anheuser-Busch: 3101 Busch Drive, Fairfield. Tours available of brewery. Call 429-2000 or go to www.budweisertours.com/z01/index.php/fairfield/overview for more information.
Jelly Belly: 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. Tours available of the famous candy factory. Call 399-2390 or go to www.jellybelly.com for more information.
