OAKLAND ATTRACTIONS AND OTHER THINGS TO DO
Heinhold's
First and Last Chance Saloon
The First and Last Chance bar has been in continuous
operation since June 1883. It was opened at that time by Johnnie
Heinold who was the proprietor until 1939 at which time his son
George took over and then in 1969, George's wife Margaret continued
the tradition until 1984 when Carol Brookman became proprietor.
Chabot Space
& Science Center
Discover your place in the universe through their
planetarium, telescopes, astronomy and space science exhibits, hands-on
activities and classes.
Children's
Fairyland
Created in 1950, Children’s Fairyland is
a historic 10 acre outdoor park and educational facility in which
children’s literature is "brought to life" through
fairy tale exhibits, animals, and talking storybooks that children
activate by turning a "Magic Key".
Oakland
Chinatown Streetfest
Small businesses and community organizations
from all over California will come to showcase a myriad of delicious
foods, unique Asian products, and special services. There is entertainment
taking up four stages and a Cultural Village coordinated by the
Oakland Museum of California. Arts & crafts, as well as a Children's
Carnival will make this event fun for the whole family.
Jack
London Square
Jack London Square, one of the nation's most
distinctive and the Bay Area's most beloved destinations.A dynamic
destination buzzing with restaurants, shops, hotels, entertainment,
recreation, outdoor markets and special events.
The
Paramount Theatre
Oakland's Paramount Theatre is one of the finest
remaining examples of Art Deco design in the United States. Designed
by renowned San Francisco architect Timothy L. Pflueger and completed
in late 1931, it was one of the first Depression-era buildings to
incorporate and integrate the work of numerous creative artists
into its architecture and is particularly noteworthy for its successful
orchestration of the various artistic disciplines into an original
and harmonious whole.
City
of Oakland Parks & Recreation
Great web site for information on News &
Events, Parks, Programs, Classes & Activities, Recreation Centers
& Facilities, and more.
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