North Sonoma is home to over 100 wineries and vineyards, giving visitors the opportunity to sample some of the best wine available in the United States. Healdsburg is one of the larger towns in North Sonoma, and offers all the amenities to ensure a pleasant stay in California's wine country. Located at the point where the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys converge, this area of Sonoma also features the Russian River, a community haven for fishing, swimming, canoeing and more. For nine days each June, guests to Healdsburg are regaled with music at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, an event that presents talent hailing from the local area and around the globe. To explore the history of the area, visit the Healdsburg Museum and the Gould-Shaw House Museum.