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Chabot Space & Science Center
Attractions
Hills area
map
10000 Skyline Blvd
(510) 336-7300
http://www.chabotspace.org
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The 86,000-square-foot center houses the largest public telescope in the United States, a 230-seat planetarium, and the large-screen Tien MegaDome theater. There are also numerous hands-on science and technology exhibits. Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. members and prebooked tours only |
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Children's Fairyland
Attractions
Lake Merritt area
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699 Bellevue
(510) 452-2259
http://www.fairyland.org/
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Young children will enjoy this enchanting, three-dimensional fantasy world where popular nursery rhymes come to life, set in picturesque Lakeside Park. Summer: Mon.-Fri.
10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Other seasons: hours vary. |
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Old Oakland Historic District
Historic Sights and Landmarks
Old Oakland area
Between Broadway and Clay Sts., from Seventh to 10th Sts.
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This historic neighborhood of elegantly restored Victorian commercial buildings dates back to the 1870s and is now home to unique shops, galleries, Washington Street Restaurant Row, and a farmers market on Fridays. |
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USS Potomac
Historic Sights and Landmarks
Jack London area
map
540 Water Street, Foot of Clay St.
(510) 627-1215
http://www.usspotomac.org
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Affectionately dubbed the Floating White House by the press, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidential yacht is one of the few floating museums in the country. The restored 165-foot vessel, a national historic landmark, is a memorial to FDR and his accomplishments. |
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Camron-Stanford House
Historic Sights and Landmarks
Lake Merritt area
map
1418 Lakeside Drive
(510) 444-1876
http://www.cshouse.org/
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This beautifully restored building is the last of the Victorians that once dominated the Lake Merritt area. Built in 1876, the house features period rooms and restoration exhibits. Wed. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. |
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Cathedral Building
Historic Sights and Landmarks
City Center area
map
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Cathedral of Christ the Light
Attractions; Historic Sights and Landmarks
Grand Avenue area
2121 Harrison St
(510) 832-5057
http://www.ctlcathedral.org/
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As an edifice of transcendent beauty, built to stand for centuries, The Cathedral of Christ the Light Center fulfills a diversity of needs for our Diocese, for Oakland and the surrounding East Bay communities. |
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Chapel of the Chimes
Attractions
Piedmont Ave area
map
4499 Piedmont Avenue
(510) 654-0123
http://www.chapelofthechimes.com/oakland/index.htm
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Chinatown
Attractions
Chinatown area
Broadway, Alice, 13th, and Seventh Sts.
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Experience Asian culture and character by exploring the restaurants, specialty shops, markets, and bakeries in this vibrant neighborhood. Be sure to visit the elegant Chinese Presbyterian Church (265 Eighth St.) and Pacific Renaissance Plaza (388 Ninth St.), which houses shops, restaurants, and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. |
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City Center
Attractions
City Center area
Broadway and 14th St.
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Glimpse a mix of 19th-century buildings standing proud alongside modern skyscrapers and elegant landscaping. Eye-catching buildings of note include Tribune Tower, the art deco financial center building, the federal building, the historic and recently restored City Hall, the Rotunda, and Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. The City Center pedestrian plaza boasts outdoor seating, restaurants, shops, and summer concerts. |
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Crucible
Attractions
Uptown area
1260 - 7th St
(510) 444-0919
http://www.thecrucible.org
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A nonprofit arts education center that fosters a collaboration of arts, industry and community. |
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Dunsmuir House & Gardens Historic Estate
Historic Sights and Landmarks
Hills area
map
2960 Peralta Oaks Court
(510) 615-5555
http://www.dunsmuir.org/
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This 37-room colonial revival mansion, built in 1899, along with its surrounding horticultural park and gardens, allows visitors to see how the wealthy lived a century ago. Grounds open Feb.-Oct.: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Grounds maps are available at the Dinkelspiel House.) Mansion open April-Sept.:
Wed. 11 a.m.-noon. |
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Fox Oakland Theater
Attractions
Uptown area
map
Telegraph Avenue
http://www.foxoakland.org
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The Fox Oakland Theater, on Telegraph Avenue between 18th and 19th Streets, operated as a first-run movie house from 1928 until 1962. During the next decade, under different owners and managers, it operated as both a first- and second-run movie house, closed briefly several times, and hosted various special events. The City bought it in 1996 and finished installing new roofs in 2000 as its first step in developing public and private efforts to restore and reuse the theater and its two 3-story commercial wings. |
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Frank Ogawa Plaza
Attractions
City Center area
map
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Fruitvale Plaza
Attractions
Fruitvale area
map
http://www.business2oakland.com/main/itemneighborh
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Golden State Bonsai Federation
Attractions
Lake Merritt area
map
666 Bellevue Avenue
(510) 763-8409
http://www.gsbf-bonsai.org/
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Gloden State bonsai Federation is the largest association of bonsai clubs in the US with over 70 member clubs in California, and affiliate clubs in Nevada, Arizona and Mexico. |
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Gondola Servizio
Attractions
Lake Merritt area
map
568 Bellevue Avenue
(866) 737-8494, (510) 663-6603
http://www.gondolaservizio.com/
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Glide across Lake Merritt in a beautiful Venetian gondola accompanied by a serenading gondolier. Enjoy an evening cruise for two or an afternoon group (up to six) event. |
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Grand Lake Theater
Historic Sights and Landmarks
Grand Avenue area
map
3200 Grand Avenue
(510) 452-3556
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A mainstay of the community since its construction in 1926, this first-run movie theater is graced with a colorful, lighted marquee and a sweeping staircase in the main hall. Look for the ornately decorated walls, brass chandeliers, and faux opera boxes. Prior to curtain on Friday and Saturday nights, an organist serenades the audience on a Wurlitzer. |
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Heinold's First & Last Chance Saloon
Historic Sights and Landmarks
Jack London area
map
48 Webster Street in Jack London Square
(510) 839-6761
http://www.heinoldsfirstandlastchance.com
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Built in 1880 and once frequented by Oakland resident Jack London, this saloon is a popular hangout for Jack London Square denizens and visitors alike. It was designated a national literary landmark in 1998. |
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Jack London Cabin
Historic Sights and Landmarks
Jack London area
Webster Street in Jack London Square
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Jack London's original cabin was built on the North Fork of Henderson Creek south of Dawson City, in the heart of Klondike, just prior to the Gold Rush of 1898. London's cabin was abandoned after the Gold Rush and later discovered by trappers who noted London's signature on the wall. In 1965 the cabin was dismantled and two replicas were constructed from the original logs. One is located in Dawson City, while the other was sent to Oakland, CA where it was re-assembled at Jack London Square, where it remains today. Visitors can visit the cabin and London's popular hang-out Heinhold's first and last chance saloon both located along Oakland's waterfront at Jack London Square. |
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Jack London History Walk
Historic Sights and Landmarks
City Center area
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Follow the etched wolf paws on the path that leads to London's waterfront haunts. (510) 645-5968 |
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Jack London Square
Attractions
Jack London area
Broadway and Embarcadero
(866) 295-9853, (510) 814-6000
http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
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This busy site at the water's edge has dining, entertainment, shopping, and more than a few spots for daydreaming. Take a ferry ride, stroll the scenic boardwalk, catch a movie, or just relax at a sunny sidewalk café. |
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Kaiser Roof Garden
Attractions
Lake Merritt area
300 Lakeside Drive
(510) 384-7874
http://www.kaisergarden.com
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The garden is 3 acres with over 6,000 feet of combined indoor space. This internationally acclaimed and renowned garden set the stage for green roofs, and has inspired the proliferation of roof gardens across the planet. |
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Lakeside Park
Attractions
Lake Merritt area
map
Grand and Bellevue Aves.
510 238-7275
http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/parks/lakeside.asp
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This large saltwater lake-one of the largest in the country-and the adjoining 122-acre park are home to wildlife, formal gardens, and a children's amusement park, all of which draw scores of walkers, joggers, bikers, rowers, sailors, and windsurfers. See also Children's Fairyland and the Rotary Nature Center. |
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Morcom Rose Garden
Attractions
Grand Avenue area
700 Jean St.
(510) 238-3187
http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/facilities/rental_
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Opened in the late 1920s, this eight-acre municipal rose garden features more than 6,000 rose bushes of all varieties. Bloom season is late April through October. |
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Oakland Mormon Temple and Visitors Center
Attractions
Hills area
map
4770 Lincoln Avenue
(510) 531-1475
http://www.lds.org/placestovisit/location/0,10634,
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This architectural standout offers panoramic views of the Bay Area and is adorned with breathtaking lights at Christmas. Visitors center open daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m. |
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Oakland Museum of California
Attractions
Lake Merritt area
map
1000 Oak Street
(888) 625-6873, (510) 238-2200
http://www.museumca.org/
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Surrounded by 51/2 acres of landscaped greenery, this museum is devoted to the arts, environment, and history of California. Wed.-Sun. Free second Sunday of the month. |
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Oakland Zoo
Attractions
Hills area
map
9777 Golf Links Road
(510) 632-9525
http://www.oaklandzoo.org
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Nestled in the 525-acre Knowland Park in the Oakland Hills, the zoo houses more than 400 native and exotic animals. The exhibits are organized geographically and reflect the ecosystems of the animals' native habitats. Visitors can enjoy rotating cultural exhibits in the education center, and kids will love the new butterfly garden and the 'rides area,' with a roller coaster, an 'endangered species carousel,' and a train. Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Pardee Home Museum
Historic Sights and Landmarks
City Center area
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672 11th St.
(510) 444-2187
http://pardeehome.org
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A national historic landmark, this museum gives visitors a chance to learn about the domestic life of the prominent Pardee family, which occupied the house from 1868 to 1981. |
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Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
Historic Sights and Landmarks
Fruitvale area
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2465 34th Avenue
(510) 532-9142
http://peraltahacienda.org
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This six-acre park is the focal point of the historic 44,000-acre Rancho San Antonio, established through a Spanish land grant to Luis Peralta and his family. The Peralta House Museum boasts hands-on, multimedia exhibits about California history and community. Take an interactive tour led by a Docent Storyteller, and uncover the mysteries of the Birthplace of Oakland! Museum open Weds. through Sat., 2:30-5:30, with guided tours at 2:30 and 4:00. |
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Preservation Park
Historic Sights and Landmarks
City Center area
map
Martin Luther King Jr. Way at 13th St.
(510) 874-7580
http://www.preservationpark.com
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These 16 restored Victorian houses occupy two richly landscaped blocks and provide a sneak peek of historic Oakland. The park includes a 19th-century fountain and showcases five distinct domestic architectural styles. |
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Rotary Nature Center
Attractions
Lake Merritt area
map
600 Bellevue Avenue
(510) 238-3739
http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/facilities/rnc.asp
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This wildlife refuge, the oldest in the United States, is located in downtown's Lakeside Park. Visitors here can observe resident and migratory waterfowl at close range and participate in education programs. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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The Roof Garden
Attractions
Lake Merritt area
300 Lakeside Drive
(510) 271-6146
http://www.kaisercenterroofgarden.com/
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The Kaiser Center Roof Garden was the first roof garden built in the United States after World War ll. The meticulously maintained Kaiser Center Roof Garden is open for public enjoyment Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. |
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USS Potomac Visitors Center
Historic Sights and Landmarks
Jack London area
map
540 Water Street
(510) 627-1502
http://www.usspotomac.org
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