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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

Walnut Creek history and community

Walnut Creek pairs downtown shopping and dining with the Iron Horse Trail and established East Bay neighborhoods. The Lesher Center for the Arts adds a performance destination close to the central streets.

Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek pairs downtown shopping and dining with the Iron Horse Trail and established East Bay neighborhoods. The Lesher Center for the Arts adds a performance destination close to the central streets. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.

Areas in this guide

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Cultural stops in Walnut Creek

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Event venue

Gather Walnut Creek

Event venue · 1347 Locust St

Gather Walnut Creek is a boutique event venue at 1347 Locust Street. Its official site describes an indoor space and private patio for small gatherings, including weddings, showers and birthday parties. Visit the venue…

Martial arts club

Ji Sung Taekwondo

Martial arts club · 1251 Arroyo Way Unit B

Ji Sung Taekwondo is a martial arts club at 1251 Arroyo Way Unit B in Walnut Creek. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

Artist studio

Lemon Blossom Creations

Artist studio · 1548 Palos Verdes Mall

Lemon Blossom Creations is at 1548 Palos Verdes Mall in Walnut Creek. An art studio with children’s art activities, camps and party programming.

Childrens museum

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Childrens museum · 1931 1st Ave

Lindsay Wildlife Experience is a childrens museum at 1931 1st Ave in Walnut Creek. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

Ballroom dance school

Mystique Ballroom Company

Ballroom dance school · 675 Ygnacio Valley Road

Mystique Ballroom Company is a ballroom dance school on Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek. Its official site describes youth dance training, a competitive team and a community approach to learning. Visitors can…

Martial arts club

Sparta Taekwondo

Martial arts club · 2650 Shadelands Dr

Sparta Taekwondo is at 2650 Shadelands Dr in Walnut Creek. A martial-arts school with taekwondo programs for children, teenagers and adults.

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