Livermore Living
 Surrounded by picturesque canyons and ridges, Livermore is prized as a historic and reputable wine region. Robert Livermore planted the first commercial vines in the 1840s. Other pioneer winemakers including C.H. Wente, James Concannon and Charles Westmore soon followed and by 1889, Livermore was internationally recognized with a gold medal at the Paris Exposition. This Livermore achievement was the first to make California an international presence in the wine industry. After many more generations of exceptional innovation the region now boasts more than 5,000 acres of vineyards and 25 wineries.
Award-winning quality permeates for those who come to experience the friendly wineries of Livermore. The quiet and unrushed community of winemakers and growers, who often double as tasting room hosts, offers the same friendly hospitality that visitors experienced over a century ago. Winemaking is a way of life as much as it is a vocation to these vintners. With Livermore's ideal climate and soil everyone from fourth generation Livermore vintners to the cadre of new, talented winemakers strives to make wines that reflect the character of this region. The creation of Lawrence Livermore’s National Laboratory in 1951 sparked the initial surge in Livermore’s growth. The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory operated by the University of California. Today, Lawrence Livermore's mission is to apply science and technology in the national interest with a focus on global security, global ecology, and bioscience. Laboratory employees are working with industrial and academic partners to increase national economic competitiveness and improve science education. The Laboratory's mission is dynamic and has changed over the years to meet new national needs. Livermore has an inventory of available industrial land and has captured significant growth in warehouse and distribution uses. As the only city with significant vacant industrial land in the Tri-Valley, Livermore is well positioned to capture the light manufacturing and warehousing growth expected in the area. Manufacturing companies have found Livermore to be an ideal location for their operations for many reasons. The city is centrally located and ideally situated near major freeways, making product distribution easy. Homes are affordable for their employees and enable workers to live and work in the same city. Livermore also offers some of the lower cost Tri-Valley development sites and compares favorably with many Bay Area and Central Valley locations. But Livermore is much more than just business. Historic sites and buildings abound. Visitors to the History Center and Art Gallery can pick up a walking tour map of the downtown area. With more than 41 facilities operated by the Livermore Area Park and Recreation District, there is no shortage of recreational opportunities. There are plenty of sports leagues for youths and adults. Livermore has five public and two private golf courses. Other entertainment includes bowling, movies, and two family amusement centers. |
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