This morning - another spectacular sunny day - I drove several miles from home to the town formerly known as Alisal - now known as Pleasanton. It is located on what was once one of the main routes to the gold fields, and so it quickly became a merchantile stopover for the miners heading to the Mother Lode. Pleasanton incorportated in 1894, and by the early 1900s it was a thriving community. Today Pleasanton is a trendy Eastbay community, but probably its most colorful and popular destination is Main Street in the historic downtown. Come take a stroll down this picturesque, tree-lined street and savor the colorful sights and historical relics...
The overhead sign welcomes visitors to Main Street...
A welcome sign on one of the stores...
A very good Mexican Restaurant (well worth a visit - thanks to Colin & Francine for introducing us to it!)...
The Veterans Memorial...
Besides the quaint, pedestrian friendly main drag downtown, Pleasanton is also home to the Alameda County Fairgrounds, where frequent events are held, and the town itself hosts many festivals and celebrations throughout the year...oh, and don't forget the many wineries. Whether you visit during the day or at night, I'm sure you'll enjoy this charming small town.
1 comment:
Thank you for such a patient look at little downtown Pleasanton!
It reminds me that I should spend a little more time down here, especially since I work only about 3 minutes from Main St.
Oh, and Dean's omelettes are killer.
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