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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 Brenda Russell.  [Top]

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.  [Top]