Bay Area Attractions

Jack London Square - At the edge of Oakland's waterfront is a world of fun and entertainment. Tremendous shopping and dining. Oakland. (510) 814-6000

Coyote Point Museum - Colorful environmental exhibits, computer games, an aquarium and wildlife habitats of the Bay Area. San Mateo (415) 342-7755

Hershey Factory & Visitor Center Free tours showing the process of making Hershey chocolate from cocoa beans to candy bars. 120 South Sierra Ave., Oakdale (209) 848-8126

Lawrence Hall of Science - This children's user-friendly museum features interactive experimentation in geology, animal behavior and plant life. UC Berkeley (510) 642-5134

National Steinbeck Center - New interactive museum dedicated to the life and works of John Steinbeck. Art & cultural exhibits, museum store & cafe. One Main St., Salinas. (831) 796-3833

Old Faithful Geyser of California - One of only three Old Faithful Geysers in the world. Erupts every 40 minutes to a height of 60 feet. 1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga (707) 942-6463

Paramount's Great America - 100 Acre theme park. All new-Xtreme Skyflyer, a human flight experience. (Seasonal) Santa Clara (408) 988-1776

USS Hornet Museum - Explore this 900 ft. aircraft carrier renowned for it's role in WWII & the Apollo space missions. Located at the former Naval Air Station in Alameda. (888) 865-2812.

Winchester Mystery House Find out why Sarah Winchester built a 160-room house with doors, stairs and passageways leading nowhere. San Jose (408) 247-2101

Wings of Flight The world's largest interactive aviation exhibit. Stunning interactive 3D experiences, earthshaking sound effects, and dramatic photography chronicle the adventure of manned flight. Open now at Pier 45 on Fisherman's Wharf by the Franciscan restaurant. More info at www.wingsofflight.net or 1-800-FLY2ETM

Venetian Carousel - Enjoy a ride on this antique double-deck Italian-crafted carousel. Beach/Embarcadero (M, 2) 981-PIER