Many Fun Things to Do in the Bay Area.
Enjoy one or all of the things to do for free or cheap in the Oakland Bay
area. Visit the historic California Grand Casino, Mt. Diablo State Park or
Jack London Square.
Other fun things to do in the Bay Area include visits to Waterworld USA, Six
Flags Discovery Kingdom, and the JVC and Concord Jazz Festivals.
California Grand Casino.
Since 1854, the California Grand Casino has enjoyed a rich history. Find out
the colorful facts at http://www.calgrandcasino.com/history.html. While it
may seem hard to believe that a casino provides things to do for free or
cheap in the Oakland Bay Area, check out http://www.calgrandcasino.com/play-for-free.html.
Located a mere mile away from the Crowne Plaza Concord hotel, this exciting
attraction is worth exploring! See
http://www.californiagrandcasino.com for more information.
Waterworld USA.
Three miles from your hotel room you will discover the wet and wild
Waterworld USA. Featuring exciting water rides such as the six-story Tornado
and the 70 foot plunge of the Cliffhanger, as well as the splash and slide
of the family oriented Dragon Tails, this attraction is only one of the many
fun things to do in the Bay Area. For more information, visit
http://www.waterworldcalifornia.com . [Top]
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
An easy 15 miles from the Crowne Plaza Concord Hotel you will find a world
of adventure at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. With a wide array of animal
attractions, many shows and exhibits and a multitude of rides, you are sure
to find something to please at this exciting attraction. To find out more,
visit
http://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/index.aspx .
JVC Jazz Festival.
The JVC Jazz Festival comes to the Chronicle Pavilion, recently renamed the
Sleep Train Pavilion. This venue is only seven miles from your Crowne Plaza
Concord suite or room. The JVC Jazz Festival at Concord is the largest
yearly smooth jazz festival in the Bay Area. The event brings fans from all
over and features the best in contemporary jazz. Performers have included
Peabo Bryson, Michael McDonald, Chris Botti, Fourplay, Patti Austin, Randy
Crawford, Norman Brown, Dave Koz, Boney James, Larry Carlton, Joe Sample and
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Concord Jazz Festival.
Concord, California has a rich history of jazz music. Concord has also long
been home to the annual Concord Jazz Festival which features local and
national jazz favorites. No wonder the Concord Records jazz record label
originated in Concord and jazz great Dave Brubeck was born here!
Mt. Diablo State Park.
The scenic foothills of Mount Diablo are located 28 miles northeast of San
Francisco. Mt. Diablo State Park includes 20,000 acres of nature preserves
full of a variety of wildlife. Activities include hiking, hang gliding,
mountain biking and camping. For more information, visit
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=517 . [Top]
Contra Costa County Fair.
Held in late spring, this county fair includes carnival rides, fairground
food vendors, animal shows and auto racing. Check out the concerts and many
exhibits offered each year. There is also a comprehensive onsite
Agricultural Museum to enjoy. This event is just another one of the many fun
things to do in the Bay Area. For more information, visit
http://66.218.54.216/ccfair .
Berkeley Jazz Festival.
The outdoor event of the year is the Berkeley Jazz Festival held at the
Greek Theatre of the University of California at Berkeley. The music unfolds
in a venue that overlooks the San Francisco Bay. This electrifying jazz
festival has a history of hosting performers as varied as Tina Turner, Miles
Davis, Joni Mitchell, Chaka Khan and Herbie Hancock. Visit
http://www.berkeleyjazzfestival.com for more information. [Top]
Jack London Square.
This waterfront attraction in Oakland California is only a half hour away
from the Crowne Plaza Concord Hotel. From the ferry dock and historic cabin
that was once Jack London’s home to Heinhold’s First and Last Chance Saloon,
the opportunities to explore abound here. The square is also host to a
number of events and home to many stores and restaurants. For more
information, visit
http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/.disneyland.disney.go.com .
Napa Valley Wine Country.
An hour from the Crowne Plaza Concord Hotel you will find the beautiful
views and events of the Napa Valley Wine Country. There are many exciting
tours available, or you can simply drive yourself to scenic valleys and
vineyards. For more information, visit
http://www.napavalley.com . |
