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Welcome back to more news and special events from V-Town Views, the e-newsletter from the Vallejo Convention and Visitors Bureau!
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Christopher Columbus’ favorite ship, the Niña, is coming to Vallejo beginning Thursday, September 4th through Tuesday, September 9th. Owned and operated by the Columbus Foundation in the British Virgin Islands, this authentic replica will be docked at the Vallejo Marina and open for walk aboard self-guided tours. Beginning in 1492, The Niña was one of the three ships that Columbus sailed across the Atlantic on the historic voyages to discover a new world. |
The ship was last heard of in 1501, but the new Niña has a different mission as a floating museum and visiting ports all over the United States. Vallejo is one of the last cities on the west coast to receive a visit from this famous ship on this current tour. Hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. Click here for more.
Book your hotel today to attend one of these great events and make Vallejo your home base to experience other area attractions like the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum, the Jelly Belly Candy Company, Mare Island tours or take a scenic ferry to San Francisco’s Ferry Building Marketplace or PIER 39.
And the wine country is only minutes from Vallejo where you can enjoy the famous Napa Valley Wine Train or wine tastings at Cartlidge and Browne, Black Stallion Winery, Domaine Carneros or V. Sattui.
Thanks for reading V-Town Views, our new e-newsletter sent monthly to Vallejo Convention & Visitors Bureau members and friends for whom we have e-mail addresses as well as those who have requested to know more about events and things to do in Vallejo, CA via our web site. We ask that you please forward this to your co-workers, family and friends. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the directions at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Check out VisitVallejo.com for your one-stop site for travel promotions, to book your hotel and to check your travel dates on our special event calendar to see what's happening when you want to visit Vallejo!
Welcome New Members:
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SIGN-A-RAMA, 855 Redwood Street, Vallejo |
T-Shirt Design & Printing
Welcome the following Groups to Vallejo in September:
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GREATER NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, Sacramento, CA |
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JACKSON FAMILY REUNION, Vallejo, CA |
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SUMMER PRAISE GOSPEL FESTIVAL, Sacramento, CA |
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TRIEDSTONE FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR, Sacramento, CA |
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Congratulations to Michael Lerseth from Vallejo, CA whose name was drawn from those who correctly answered number three (3) to Augusts' question:
How many Medal of Honor recipients are buried at the Mare Island Cemetery? Michael won two FREE passes for the Red & White Fleet's Golden Gate Bay Cruise, plus two FREE tickets to the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf (a total value of $66.00!).
In 2008, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom introduced the all new spinning roller coaster named Tony Hawk’s Big Spin. One of the guests’ favorite coasters at Discovery Kingdom is Medusa, the first floorless roller coaster on the West Coast. This month’s question is a two-parter and entrants must answer both correctly to be eligible for the drawing: What year was Medusa introduced and what is the top speed reached while riding this thrill ride? The winner will receive a free Six Flags Discovery Kingdom t-shirt (size: large only).
Please email your answers to info@visitvallejo.com
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Did you know that in 1959, Vallejo received the prestigious All-American City Award from Look magazine? Vallejo attorney Henry Kilpatrick presented Vallejo’s case before the All-American City jury in Springfield, Massachusetts, on November 18, 1959. A contingent of 23 Vallejoans made the cross-country trip to Springfield to promote Vallejo before the judging panel. Vallejo was selected in recognition of it successful annexation program and its ambitious downtown/waterfront redevelopment project. (Source: Images of America: Vallejo, by James E. Kern) |
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Native Vallejoan, CC Sabathia, now pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers, is enjoying another outstanding baseball season. Did you know that Major League Baseball pitcher and native Vallejoan, Tug McGraw played 19 seasons with the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies? This popular reliever and screwball specialist is remembered for his motto “you gotta believe” while playing for the 1973 National League champion Mets. Born and raised in Vallejo, McGraw was an outstanding athlete St. Vincent’s High School and Solano Junior College. (Source: Images of America: Vallejo, by James E. Kern) |
To submit a comment about V-Town Views, send an e-mail to Mike@VisitVallejo.com |
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