1667 W. Steele Ln., (707) 546-7147.
Opened in 1969 by the late cartoonist Charles Schulz, the Redwood Empire Ice Arena features an Alpine decor and has been called "the most beautiful ice arena in the world." And indeed it is lovely, and it is also one of the “coolest” places in town. It is nicknamed Snoopy's Home Ice. The Zamboni resurfacing machine--made familiar to many through Schulz’s “Peanuts” cartoon strip—is painted with a “Peanuts” winter skating theme.
Opened in 1969 by the late cartoonist Charles Schulz, the Redwood Empire Ice Arena features an Alpine decor and has been called "the most beautiful ice arena in the world." And indeed it is lovely, and it is also one of the “coolest” places in town. It is nicknamed Snoopy's Home Ice. The Zamboni resurfacing machine--made familiar to many through Schulz’s “Peanuts” cartoon strip—is painted with a “Peanuts” winter skating theme.
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| exterior of Snoopy's Home Ice/ Redwood Empire Ice Arena in Santa Rosa, California |
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| interior of Snoopy's Home Ice/ Redwood Empire Ice Arena in Santa Rosa, California |
Warm Puppy Cafe
The Warm Puppy Cafe sports a few stained-glass windows depicting Snoopy and is where Schulz once ate every day (an English muffin with grape jelly for breakfast, a tuna salad sandwich for lunch). It also features big windows looking out to the rink and free Wi-Fi.
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| interior of the Warm Puppy Cafe at Snoopy's Home Ice/Redwood Empire Ice Arena in Santa Rosa, California |
Snoopy's Gallery and Gift Shop
Located adjacent, Snoopy's Gallery and Gift Shop purveys the largest selection of “Peanuts” merchandise in the world. Cuddly stuffed Snoopys are available in many sizes.
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| stuffed characters at Snoopy's Gallery and Gift Shop in Santa Rosa, California |
Charles M. Schulz Museum
And across the street, the spacious Charles M. Schulz Museum is dedicated to exhibiting thousands of original Schulz sketches. A highlight is an 8- by 12-foot wall extracted from the cartoonist’s Colorado home, which he himself decorated in 1951. Take time to relax and watch some animated cartoons or documentaries.
The whole complex is served by a free parking lot providing shade from solar collection roofs.
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images ©2019 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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| Peanuts characters crossing the street outside Snoopy's Home Ice/Redwood Empire Ice Arena in Santa Rosa, California |
The whole complex is served by a free parking lot providing shade from solar collection roofs.
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More ideas for exploring Northern California.
images ©2019 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Again, you have presented me with quite a surprise. I never knew this existed. I just googled. It's 1.75 hours from my daughter's home in Livermore where I will be for 10 days. Let's see if I can visit this wonderful Peanuts' ice empire complex, gift shop, and museum
ReplyDeleteYou'll enjoy it if you are a fan of Peanuts. Do also expore the city of Santa Rosa. https://weekendadventuresupdate.blogspot.com/search/label/Santa%20Rosa
DeleteWhat fun!! I had no idea Snoopy's Home Ice/ Redwood Empire Ice Arena even existed. It would be so much fun to stop by and eat at the Warm Puppy Cafe or going shopping in the gift shop as well as watch the action on ice. Excellent article!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marilyn. I hope you get there soon!
DeleteI love the photo of the snoopy characters crossing the street.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun spot to spend some time with the kids.Exercise, eating and shopping. Sounds like a home run!
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