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Sights in Solvang

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COMMENT 153081	2011-03-12 10:10 AM
Great article and overview--especially since the 19th annual Taste of Solvang food and wine fest is next weekend--March 18-20, 2011. For all the details and to get tickets, check out the website SolvangUSA. dot com or stop by the Visitor Center at 1639 Copenhagen Drive and pick up a free, 72-page Visitors Guide and maps. Velkommen!
SMARTYPANTS	2011-03-12 10:14 AM
Best store for buying socks in SB County - The Sock Loft is like an art gallery of socks. They even have the japanese socks you can wear with sandals..if you want to dress that way.. Colored socks galore with amazing patters too!
SMARTYPANTS	2011-03-12 10:16 AM
Japanese with a capital J. oops. Great sock store!
COMMENT 153117	2011-03-12 12:26 PM
Try Tastes of the Valley for wine tasting if you truly want to try some things you won't find anywhere else. Valley Books is the nicest used bookstore you'll ever find, with a cozy seating area, coffee bar and a great selection of quality used books. Tracy and Laura's women's clothing consignment store is full of unexpected treasures. There are also some great thrift shops - the Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society and the Hospital Auxillary both have nice shops across the street from each other. So it's possible to do Solvang on a budget and find great things from local businesses. Don't forget PCPA Theaterfest in the summer. Wonderful theater productions in a beautiful theater - just be sure and bundle up!
COMMENT 153125P	2011-03-12 01:02 PM
Solvang Children's Shop at 1666 Copenhagen Drive is a find, been selling cute outfits from hats to lederhosen for more than 40 years.
COMMENT 153143P	2011-03-12 02:35 PM
Friday, May 20, 2011 Solvang will be THE PLACE to be for the Amgen Tour of California Individual Time Trial. All day from dawn to dusk action Pro cycling at its best The world's media from over 33 countries Experience a bit of European cycling right here in your backyard. It doesn't get any better before summer in Solvang!
COMMENT 153151P	2011-03-12 02:57 PM
Oh is it really "Only accessible by tour bus or bicycle."? I haven't been there for a couple of years --are cars banned now in the City of Solvang?
BECKY	2011-03-12 05:01 PM
No, cars are not banned in Solvang. It was probably a tongue in cheek reference to how slow it is to drive the tourist areas on a busy day in a car -- you're better off walking. The photo of the pastries wasn't fair. It was wonderful, but it wasn't fair. Solvang = pastry = yum! = fat.
COMMENT 153081	2011-03-12 05:32 PM
Thanks, Becky--answers A, B and C are not correct. Solvang is Danish-American and celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. You can see more info at Solvang100 website.
SEEDLADY	2011-03-13 09:58 AM
..but real Danish pastries don't have that ubiquitously American slosh of icky sticky confectioner's sugar and water "glaze". I love the thrift stores in Solvang too! The two at Oak and Alisal are great. If you're thrifting in the area, there are a couple in Buellton, too, on 246 west,of 101 a block or two. The Spinning Wheel on Alisal is a great resource for spinners and needlework supplies. Though not in Solvang, a 'pit stop' on the way is Pattibakes bakery/cafe in Buellton, down a long driveway in the center next to the big commercial shopping center, at the back. Great coffee, breads, pastries, pies & cakes, and soup, salads, and savory offerings for breakfast and lunch.
COMMENT 196503	2011-07-25 05:22 PM
Extraordinary Jewelry Designers, Alex Sepkus and Sara Graham Unveil their master pieces at Z Folio Gallery, September 5th! The work of Alex Sepkus is like a magnifiscent mosiac, the components comprise detailing so small he requires a microscope to exicute it. Un matched by any goldsmith Sepkus honors taditional techniques while creating a contemporary and yet timeless beauty. Sara Graham creates unique jewelry for everyday wear, this collection is both bold and darring without sacraficing sophistication and ellegance. Inspired by nature she takes a inovative approach to classic designes. Assured to inspire. Z Folio is located in the heart of the Danish Capital of America, at 1685 Copenhagen, Solvang CA 93463.

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