My family is wanting to visit Solvang, California and I have been tasked with figuring out what we are going to do during our visit. Can you write a descriptive summary of options of things we can do near Solvang, California?
My family is wanting to visit Solvang, California and I have been tasked with figuring out what we are going to do during our visit. Can you write a descriptive summary of options of things we can do near Solvang, California?
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A large part of Solvang, California’s appeal to tourists seems to be the flavorful food offerings from the Danish-inspired cuisine. While in town, consider visiting Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery to sample their danishes, strudel and crispy waffles. Two other popular bakeries in Solvang are Mortensen’s Danish Bakery and The Solvang Bakery. Paula’s Pancake House is a breakfast restaurant with self-proclaimed “WORLD FAMOUS” pancakes that might be worth a try. Solvang Restaurant is a lunch spot, and here you can try aebleskiver, a treat Solvang is known for, a pancake ball covered in powdered sugar and served with raspberry jam.

After getting full of treats, explore Solvang and find all five of the windmills in town. The most well-known windmill can be found by the Solvang Bakery, and it will be easy to spot because tourists are likely to be using it for the background of their photographs.

Another must-see for visitors is to visit The Little Mermaid Fountain. This statue is about half of the size of the original, which can be found in Copenhagen and was sculpted by Edvard Eriksen.

If you are interested in getting some shopping done while you are in town, there are many places worth checking out. For example, The Book Loft presents you with your favorite Scandinavian Literature. Looking for Christmas decorations? Head over to Jule Hus. An interesting option for purchasing souvenirs is the shops of Rasmussen’s and Edelweiss.

For another photo opportunity, visit the giant red clog in front of the Solvang Shoe Store. Another sight worth seeing is one of the original 21 missions built across what is now California starting in the 1700s (with the one in Solvang being founded in 1804).  

To see even more history, visit one (or multiple) of the many museums located in Solvang, one of which is the Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum. This private collection turned tourist attraction is a must-see for bike enthusiasts. Local Virgil Elings has motorcycles and race bikes on view that date back to as early as 1910.

Finally, check out one of the many live shows that might be going on at the Solvang Festival Theater during your time of visit!
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