Historical Walking Tours of Walnut Creek
Oak Saloon, Walnut Creek, 1880, at the corner of what is now Main Street and Mt. Diablo Blvd. A great place to get a cool drink before heading out for the long journey south to San Jose or west to Oakland. [Courtesy Walnut Creek Historical Society]
On the 2nd Saturday of the month, the Walnut Creek Historical Society offers free 60–90-minute docent-led history tours of downtown Walnut Creek, stopping at historical points of interest and establishments with storied pasts. If you love Walnut Creek, this is a must-do adventure. You’ll be amazed at how much history you stroll past on every visit to downtown Walnut Creek.
What busy eating establishment shares its address with Walnut Creek's first firehouse? Take the historical walking tour and find out. [Courtesy Walnut Creek Historical Society]
These easy walking tours on city sidewalks bring to life the early days and growth of what has become a San Francisco Bay Area destination. The tour is a great way to experience our city—a chance to spend a morning with family and friends learning what Walnut Creek was like back then, and an afternoon enjoying all that downtown Walnut Creek has to offer today.
Tickets are free, and include an informational tour booklet with photos of historic buildings.
The historic Walnut Creek Meat Market is now home to what popular Main Street restaurant? Take the tour and find out. [Courtesy Walnut Creek Historical Society]
Downtown History Walking Tours
Presented by the Walnut Creek Historical Society
2nd Saturday of the month, now through October | 9am
May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11
Meet at Liberty Bell Plaza, corner of Broadway & Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Free | Registration is required
For more information, visit Walnut Creek Historical Society
Walnut Creek Historical Society
Shadelands Ranch Museum
2660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek
925.935.7871
