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Celebrate the Holidays in Oakland
With decorated trees and twinkling lights, Oakland's neighborhoods are particularly festive places during the holiday season. Stroll the streets of Old Oakland, Montclair Village and Rockridge to discover one-of-kind gifts that you won't find at big box stores and crowded malls. This year you can save with the new Shop Oakland passport which is your ticket to discounts and special offers at more than 100 participating stores. Information is available at shopoakland.com.
While you're out, be sure to stop and sample seasonal menus at Oakland's many fine and affordable restaurants, or try some of the excellent Made in Oakland products, including food and wines. For more information, visit the Culinary Tourism area at oaklandcvb.com. |
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Have a Blast at Chabot 
Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Find out at Chabot Space & Science Center's new exhibit "Beyond Blastoff: Surviving in Space." You'll get a glimpse into the life of an astronaut, and experience the mixture of exhilaration, adventure, and confinement that is living and working in space. See real spacesuits, spacecraft, and astronaut food. Try out astronaut exercise gear and space tools, and picture yourself in a weightless environment. On December 31, the entire family can cheer in the new year with Chabot's popular afternoon balloon drop. Find out out more at their website: www.chabotspace.org. |
 Enjoy a Holiday Hike
While much of the country is suffering through snow, Oakland's winter temperatures average in the 60s. Hike the green hills of Oakland amidst groves of redwood trees or stroll the shoreline of San Francisco Bay to watch the birds and the boats. For more information on the hundreds of miles of nature trails in Oakland, visit the East Bay Regional Parks website. |
 Check Out OAK Hotels
Looking for a convenient place to stay when your plane touches down? Travelers can choose between a dozen options within easy access of Oakland International Airport, including the Hilton Oakland Airport and the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. The accommodations all offer easy access to downtown Oakland and the Coliseum. For more information, visit www.oaklandcvb.com.
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