Fun Things To Do in Oakland - Alameda Ca

Tourist Attractions Dunsmuir House Science Center Oakland Ballet Preservation Park USS Hornet Museum

For interesting things to do in Oakland, check out the Chabot Space and Science Center's planetarium and gigantic public telescopes. A stroll through Chinatown or Old Oakland is one of the best free, fun things to do in Oakland and brings the city's cultural history to life - as do visits to the Dunsmuir Mansion and the art deco Paramount Theatre. Ranked second only to Manhattan for the number of artists per capita, Oakland boasts world-class symphony and ballet companies, the esteemed Oakland Museum, and a myriad of local dance and theater groups. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland, California offers the ideal place to see it all.

Tourist Attractions in Oakland, CA

Oracle Arena and Oakland - Alameda County Coliseum. Oracle Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum comprise an awesome complex featuring a 62,500-seat stadium, which is the proud home of the Oakland Raiders and the Oakland A’s; plus, the recently renovated 19,200-seat Oracle Arena, which is the home of the Golden State Warriors. Oracle Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum are major concert venues. This complex hosts a variety of events throughout the year including concerts, basketball, baseball, and football games. 7000 Coliseum Way. Telephone: 510-569-2121. For more details on fun things that are going to be happening in Oakland at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, visit www.coliseum.com.

 Oakland Zoo. Oakland Zoo is located in Knowland Park, and the zoo houses more than 375 native and exotic animals of 114 species and is always a fun thing to do with kids in Oakland. The Oakland Zoo’s 50-plus exhibits are organized into geographic regions configured to resemble the animals' native habitats. Educational activities are held in the auditorium, library, surround-sound theater, and the lobby. Open daily from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Memorial Day to Labor Day: daily, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 9777 Golf Links Rd. Telephone: 510-632-9525. To learn more about one of the best fun things for kids to do in Oakland, visit www.oaklandzoo.org.  [Top]

Dunsmuir House and Gardens Historic Estate. Dunsmuir House and Gardens Historic Estate is a 37-room colonial revival mansion, built in 1899, along with its surrounding horticultural park. Dunsmuir House and its historic gardens allow visitors to see how the wealthy lived a century ago. Events during the year include the Scottish Highlands Games and Christmas at Dunsmuir. February through October, Tues.- Fri., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tours are scheduled at noon and 3 p.m. Additional tours are given Easter through September: Wed., 11 a.m. and noon. 2960 Peralta Oaks Ct. Telephone: 510-615-5555. For more details on one of the most fascinating tourist attractions in Oakland, CA, visit www.dunsmuir.org.

Jack London Square Waterfront. Jack London Square Waterfront is a popular site at the water's edge in Oakland, California offering dining, entertainment, shopping, and breathtaking scenic spots for taking leisurely and romantic walks. Strolling the scenic Boardwalk is one of the best free, fun things to do in Oakland. Or take a ferry ride, catch a movie, and just relax at a sunny sidewalk café while enjoying a coffee. Located at the intersection of Broadway and Embarcadero. Telephone: 510- 814-6000. For more details on great things to do and free attractions at Jack London Square, go to www.jacklondonsquare.com.  [Top]

Chabot Space and Science Center. Chabot Space and Science Center is a sci-fi lovers playground set high in the Oakland Hills, and one of the best things to do with kids in Oakland, CA. For that matter, kids of all ages will enjoy the sights of Chabot Space and Science Center. It features an 86,000-square-foot center that boasts of one of the largest public telescopes in the United States, an exciting space-flight simulator, a 250-seat planetarium, a large-screen, domed Megamax theater, and interactive science and technology exhibits. 10000 Skyline Blvd. Telephone: 510-336-7300. For more information on this fun thing to do in Oakland, California, visit www.chabotspace.org.

Oakland Museum. The Oakland Museum is located within only minutes of the hotel, and is one of the top Oakland, CA attractions. The award-winning Oakland Museum is devoted to the arts, history, and natural sciences of California. It is one of the most architecturally interesting museums in the country, with a creative, three-tier blend of spacious galleries, terraces, sculpture gardens, and ponds. Wed. -Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.; first Friday of the month, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Admittance is free the second Sunday of the month. 1000 Oak St. Telephone: 510-238-2200 For information on one of the leading Oakland, CA attractions, visit www.museumca.org.  [Top]

Oakland Ballet. The Oakland Ballet is a nationally recognized company that performs September through December at the stunning Paramount Theatre and at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall. The Oakland Ballet troupe's unusual repertoire is particularly focused on revivals of 20th-century ballets of the Diaghilev Era in Russia, which makes it well-known around the world. The Paramount Theatre is located at 2025 Broadway. Telephone: 510-893-2300. For information on this, visit www.oaklandballet.org.

Joaquin Miller Park and Woodminster Amphitheater. Joaquin Miller Park and Woodminster Amphitheater are home to one of the last urban Redwood groves surviving in the world. The 500-acre Joaquin Miller Park forest is named after the poet and environmentalist who made his home and planted thousands of trees here. The park boasts of some of the area's best vistas, trails, and equestrian areas, and hosts lively musicals in the summer at the Woodminster Amphitheater. For information on one of the most spectacular attractions in the Oakland, California area, visit www.woodminster.com.  [Top]

Preservation Park. Preservation Park features 16 restored Victorian houses occupying two richly landscaped blocks. The lovely Victorian architectural masterpieces of Preservation Park provide a fascinating glimpse into historic Oakland. Preservation Park includes a stunning 19th-century fountain and five distinct, domestic architectural styles. Preservation Park is located at 13th St. at Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and just strolling these two blocks is one of the best free attractions in Oakland. Telephone: 510-874-7580. For information on Preservation Park, visit www.preservationpark.com.

USS Potomac. The USS Potomac was affectionately called the "Floating White House" by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The 165-foot national historical landmark has the remarkable distinction of being one of the few floating museums in the country. Tours of the USS Potomac are available. The USS Potomac is located at FDR Pier, Clay St. at Embarcadero. For information about the USS Potomac, call 510-839-8256 or visit www.usspotomac.org.  [Top]

USS Hornet Museum. The Aircraft Carrier USS HORNET Museum is a national treasure, having participated in two of the greatest events of the 20th century - World War II and the Apollo 11 manned space mission. Now peacefully moored at historic Alameda Point on San Francisco Bay, the USS HORNET is a timeless memorial to those who defended our American values and to those who have pursued America's technological advancements.

East Bay Regional Parks. From sunlit shores to shade-covered hillsides, the East Bay Regional Park District spans more than 98,000 acres in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, offering experiences as diverse as the land itself. Our mission is to provide recreational opportunities, ensure the natural beauty of the land, and to protect wildlife habitat. Whether you're a visitor or volunteer, you'll find a world of discovery and enjoyment right here in your own backyard. So come, explore your East Bay Parks and Embrace Life.

While many East Bay Regional Parks are located around Oakland, CA, the Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline is just two blocks from the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Watch birds dine in the marsh as you enjoy the fresh air of the park.  [Top]