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Napa Valley Wine Train – Restaurant/Sight Seeing (Napa)
Napa Valley
1275 McKinstry Street
Napa CA
P: 707.253.2111
This is a memorable experience as you do a three-hour, 36-mile excursion from the historic town of Napa through the picturesque wine growing region ending up in the quaint village of St. Helena. Great dining and, of course, a wonderful wine menu makes this an epicurean delight (as well [...]
Best of Bay Area’s Mom & Dad Adventure
Best of Bay Area’s Mom & Dad Adventure
Fall 2008
Byron, Best of Bay Area
Did you know there’s a place in the Bay Area where you can take an authentic gondola ride? Well, there is! Gondola Service or as I say in phonetic Italian “Gon-doe-lah Ser-vee-see-oh” is located on Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland.
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Best of Bay Area’s Teen Adventure
Best of Bay Area’s Teen Adventure
Fall 2008
Byron, Best of Bay Area
As a teenager, I enjoyed go cart racing at a few tracks. As an Adult, I graduated onto Malibu Grand Prix where I competed against family members. Then I experienced GoKart Racer in Burlingame. While there were similarities to Malibu Grand Prix, nothing compares to [...]
Dave and Buster’s Mega Arcade – Milpitas
Dave and Buster’s Mega Arcade
Address: 940 Great Mall Drive
City: Milpitas
Phone: (408) 957-9215
From Website: Eat. Drink. Play. Create your own experience inside a world of entertainment. Where great food, signature drinks & one-of-a kind fun can be found under one enormous roof.
Looking for excitement? Try the Million Dollar Midway or one of our vibrant, fully stocked [...]
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
Activity/Event/Show Reviewed: Tour
Address: 180 Woz Way
City: San Jose
Phone: 408-298-5437
From Website: The striking 52,000 square foot purple building, designed by Mexico City-based architect Ricardo Legorreta, signals the purpose of Children’s Discovery Museum to serve the needs of children, families and schools as a center for learning and discovery.
Encompassing the broad themes [...]
Downtown Los Gatos – Restaurants/Shopping (Los Gatos)
Los Gatos CA
If you want culture in Silicon Valley, this is your best bet. Historic architecture, an All-American Main Street, cute boutiques, and a wide variety of restaurants, Los Gatos feels like a 21st century version of a Norman Rockwell painting. Easy to get to because of its proximity to Highway 17.
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Mountain Winery – Concerts/Wine Tasting (Saratoga)
14831 Pierce Road
Saratoga CA
P: 408.741.2822
The most popular concert venue in the South Bay, the Mountain Winery offers spectacular hillside views and great music in a mellow winery setting. Built in 1905 by vintner Paul Masson, this
1,650-seat amphitheater on the grounds of Chateau La Cresta runs concerts from June through September. They offer prix fixe [...]
Vasona Lake Park – Paddle Boats/Fishing/Trails (Los Gatos)
Los Gatos
333 Blossom Hill Road
Los Gatos CA
P: 408.356.2729
A nice bit of green in the middle of Silicon Valley with 45 acres of lawn. Six miles of paved trails wind through the park. Hikers, runners, bicyclists, and skaters can roam the Los Gatos Creek multiple-use trail, beginning at Lexington Reservoir. Paddleboats and rowboats are available [...]
Mount Tamalpais – Hiking/Biking/Sight Seeing (Mill Valley)
Mill Valley
The crown jewel of Marin, the “Sleeping Lady” is a 6,200 acre park and considered to be one of the “power” energy spots of Northern California. It’s a great spot to mountain bike, hike, or just gaze at the bay area from 2,000 feet above sea level. A couple of the highlights are the [...]
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