Hidden Gems of Davis
We asked the department to share their favorite Davis-area spots and events. Here are some of their responses:
The greenway walking paths on the north side of town. Be sure to make your way to Northstar Park and check out the boardwalk. – Ava Bindas
The Raptor Center houses and rehabilitates various wild birds in the area. You can visit and meet their resident ambassador owls, kites, eagles, falcons, and harriers, and there's a small museum on-site as well. – Margaret Ronda
Davis Bike Collective is a chill, inexpensive, all-welcoming place to learn how to work on your ride. – Matthew Stratton
Putah Creek Cafe in Winters is great for breakfast. And head to Candy House on 3rd Street near the railroad tracks for your chocolate fix. – Karl Zender
Tea List in downtown Davis has a serene environment and an amazing loose-leaf tea selection. – Gina Bloom
While the new Dunloe Brewing location on 3rd Street is often bustling, I find the brewery on Olive Drive to be an amazing space to relax with a pint. The beer garden offers a lot of shade, so it's great for a chat or a game of cribbage. Before you head there, be sure to check their hours, as they don't tend to be open all the time :-). – George Hegarty
Davis hosts the Donkey Welfare Symposium every year, and anyone who wants can learn everything there is to learn about donkey anatomy and care from donkey experts. It's hosted by the Vet School in the fall! – Katie Peterson
Most folks I talk to in English don't seem to realize that Shields Library owns an early-19th-century Columbian press (an iron printing press). It's located on the bottom floor, just at the bottom of the central staircase, and it works. It's checked out to DataLab and students in ENL 280 have been trying it out! – Breanne Weber
In early summer, I recommend wading through the Putah Creek Riparian Reserve to harvest blackberries along the banks. You can cool down and snack on delicious fruit simultaneously! – Grace Hayes
Keep an eye out for the Voorhies Courtyard cats who hang around the English department. The black-and-white kitty is named Oreo, and the gray tabby is named Baby Kitty and Tiger Lily. Mary White and I are the primary feeders during the week, and then Mary Powers comes in and feeds them on the weekends. – Melissa Lovejoy