Historic Railroad Square - doesn't exactly sound like something the whole family will be interested in. You can picture it now, another day where the kids complain and complain about going to see something historic and boring. Another day filled with Ipods in their ears and some kind of gaming device in their hands. Now think again.

The place where a family can learn a little something and still have some fun.

The Historic Railroad Square is more than just a place where the family can learn how Santa Rosa was started and how the railroad played a major role in it's growth. The Historic Railroad Square is where the fun happens in downtown Santa Rosa, with something to offer everyone.

Here is something to keep the kids busy all day long.

For the kids, Historic Railroad Square offers the Chop's - DeMeo Teen Center. A place where kids from 12-18 can enjoy a computer lab, gymnasium, climbing wall, recording studio, art studio, teaching kitchen, night club and café. Just a little something to keep those ipods out of their ears.

From wine to food, you can find it all here.

The HRS also offers many great restaurants feature culinary creations from all over the world. Whether it is an omelet you crave or some international cuisine HRS has it there. Maybe a glass of wine and relaxation is more up your ally, well then you can find many places that offer wine tasting that might please your pallet.

If you need to find a way to spend money the HRS can definitely help.

If it is shopping that you desire then search no more because you have come to the right spot. The Historic Railroad Square offers a wide array of shops in a compact area. Everything including trendy new shops, art galleries, home furnishing stores, and one of a kind stores can be found in the HRS.

Here comes the night.

After a day filled with fun, then comes the night. For the twenty-one and up crowd, night clubs and live music can be found all over the HRS.

All in all, the Historic Railroad Square offers a little something for everyone, and it is the place to see and be seen in Santa Rosa.

Here is just another reason to visit beautiful Santa Rosa, CA. When visiting Historic Railroad Square, let Courtyard by Marriott be your home away from home. With its courteous staff and wonderful accommodations, The Courtyard by Marriott is the perfect place to rest your head after a long day of adventure and fun.