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Blacksmith Square in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

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Historic Blacksmith Square in Livermore

Located at the corner of South Livermore and Railroad Avenues, Blacksmith Square is the perfect starting point for a Livermore valley wine tasting experience. There are several wineries to choose from, including John Christopher Cellars, Retzlaff Estate Wines, and Thomas Coyne Winery. Victorine Valley Farms recently opened a shop featuring a wide variety of olive oil and balsamic vinegar products, along with olive oil soaps, accessories, and gift packages. Parking is plentiful, and a number of popular downtown Livermore restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance. You can also bring sandwiches or snacks and enjoy a picnic in the airy courtyard, a popular spot for live music and art exhibits throughout the year.

The blacksmith shop has been gone for more than 70 years, and the brick buildings accommodated a number of farm equipment and automobile repair businesses up until the close of V&G Mufflers—The Oldest Muffler Company in the Tri-Valley! A major renovation of Blacksmith Square was initiated in November 2004, and occupation of the shops began in the summer of 2006.

Blacksmith Square is located in Downtown Livermore on South Livermore Avenue near First Street.

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25 South Livermore Avenue, Suite 103

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21 South Livermore Avenue

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