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Vacaville is wine country with an affordable twist

By: DogTrekker Staff
A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Dreaming of a wine country getaway without the premium lodging prices of Napa Valley and Sonoma County? Here’s an insider’s tip for DogTrekkers: Base yourself in Vacaville. Close to both established and emerging wineries, this Northern California community lives up to its “Small. In a Big Way” tagline.

Vacaville is just 45 miles from Sonoma and 30 miles from Napa—and, it’s about 15 miles from the wineries of Suisun Valley. Grapes have grown here since the 1880s, and newer tasting rooms are thriving throughout the valley. Explore by day, and then put paws to pillows at one of nine affordable, dog-friendly lodging options in vibrant Vacaville.

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