FAIRFIELD — On a limited budget, but want to get out of the house? Solano County is home to parks, waterfronts, free tours and more.
It’s recommended you check with each venue before visiting to determine days and hours of operations.
The 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.wildlife.ca.gov/Lands/Places-to-Visit/Grizzly-Island-WAfor 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 for 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 to www.visitvacaville.com/directory/lagoon-valley-park.
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
Brass Tap: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 780 Orange Drive, Vacaville. Call 724-0634 or visit www.brasstapbeerbar.com/Vacaville.
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.
Rustwater Kitchen & Taproom: Open daily at 11 a.m. except Mondays. 800 Texas St., Fairfield. https://www.facebook.com/rwkitchenandtaproom.
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.
Slanted Tree Kitchen & Taproom: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday, Saturday. 251 Pittman Road, Suite E, Fairfield. www.slantedtree.net.
True Symmetry Brewing Company: 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, 315 Marina Center, Suisun City. www.truesymmetry.beer.
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/locations/fairfield-california.html 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.
Lucky Ones Ranch: Public and private tours to meet animals who were neglected, abused or no longer wanted in rural Vacaville. www.luckyonesranch.org.
Menagerie Hill Ranch: Private tours by appointment only to see, feed and meet alpacas. in rural Vacaville. www.menageriehillranch.com.
