Woodland, County seat in Yolo County, California.
Description
Woodland is a city in California's Central Valley, serving as the administrative center of Yolo County. The street grid features wide avenues shaded by mature trees, and a compact downtown where brick buildings from the late 1800s mix with newer storefronts.
History
A post office established in 1861 by Frank S. Freeman marked the start of permanent settlement. Rail connections arriving in 1869 accelerated growth and turned the settlement into a trading hub for surrounding farms.
Culture
The Woodland Opera House presents year-round theatrical productions and musical performances in a restored 1885 California Historical Landmark building.
Practical
The city sits roughly 15 miles northwest of Sacramento and offers good road connections for visitors traveling through central California. Parking is available around the center, and most points of interest lie within walking distance of one another.
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Woodland Opera House
236 m
Fremont Weir Wildlife Area
13.3 km
Gable Mansion
681 m
Gibson Mansion
1.8 km
Woodland Public Library
79 m
Hotel Woodland
218 m
Yolo County Courthouse
204 m
Downtown Woodland Historic District
134 m
Yolo Branch Library
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876 m
Griffith Mansion
6.5 km
Porter Building
93 m
R. H. Beamer House
699 m
I.O.O.F. Building
327 m
Alamar Marina
12.7 km
Velocity Island Park
2.2 kmStonegate Lake
14.1 kmDavis Golf Course
10.2 kmWild Wings Golf Club
8.8 kmTeal Bend Golf Course
13.7 kmWildhorse Golf Club
12.9 kmWild Wings Golf Club
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12.6 kmDog on bike
12.8 kmDog
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