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One-of-a-kind Adventure

No trip to Vallejo would be complete without a visit to Vallejo's largest attraction and newly branded, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. One of the only places that combines a wildlife park, oceanarium and theme park into one, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom offers adventures for the whole family - from interactions with exotic land animals and majestic marine life and from mild to wild rides for all ages. Over 35 animal attractions, 35 wild and crazy rides, nine great shows, and all your favorite Looney tunes characters invite you to experience a theme park unlike any other. Six Flags' featured attraction is Shouka, a 4000-pound, 16-foot killer whale. Six Flags' newest family attraction is Thomas Town play area featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends. New in 2008, experience the “Sky” like never before on Tony Hawk’s BIG SPIN, an awesome spinning roller coaster that the entire family can enjoy! Odin’s Temple of the Tiger - an exciting new exhibit that will showcase the park’s 11 tigers including Odin, the internationally-acclaimed white Bengal tiger and two recently acquired tiger cubs. The attraction is scheduled to open in spring 2009 in the park’s LAND area.
Odin’s Temple of the Tiger will be housed in the former Jungle Theater, redesigned to create a more expansive area for the cats with improved arena seating to enhance guest observation. The focal point of the stage will be a pool with an underwater viewing window offering a unique platform to observe the tigers submerged in water.

Experience the land, the sea and the sky like never before. So whether it's your first visit or your tenth, you won't want to miss a stop at this totally unique family attraction. (Open seasonally from March through December.)

History, Architecture, Arts District

Begin your day with a tour of one of Vallejo's hidden treasures - Mare Island Historic Park. This closed naval base is rich in history and beauty, including a new museum and the largest collection of Tiffany stained glass windows west of the Mississippi. Continue your induction into Vallejo's history with a visit to the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum in historic downtown Vallejo. This is a perfect starting point for a self-guided walking tour of the beautifully restored Victorian architecture of downtown and the waterfront. And don't miss the newly-restored 1912 Empress Theatre which stands as the centerpiece of Vallejo's Downtown Arts District that includes numerous galleries and shops relecting Vallejo's diverse arts and cultural community.

San Francisco - A Day on the Bay

Hop on a Baylink ferry from Vallejo's waterfront and enjoy a 50- minute scenic bay cruise to San Francisco's beautiful Ferry Building & Marketplace and where you can then take a short jaunt to historic Angel Island State Park for hiking, kayaking and tram tours. Or take a leisurely stroll through PIER 39 which offers something for everyone including several restaurants, shopping and more. For a look at over 250 wax replicas of the world's most famous and infamous, stop by the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf, just a block away. Be sure to check out several San Francisco activities originating at PIER 39 including Blue & Gold's many bay cruises including Angel Island. And don't miss the guided city tours and walking tours of world-famous Alcatraz. After you've exhausted yourself on the sights of San Francisco, get back on a Baylink ferry for your scenic return trip to Vallejo.

Factory Tours & Shopping

A short ten-mile drive from Vallejo puts you in the heart of several activities satisfying a wide variety of interests. All ages will enjoy a guided tour of the Jelly Belly Candy Company. You'll see how those unique, flavorful jelly beans are made, try some samples and finish with a visit to the gift shop and cafe. Wash your treats down with samples from the Anheuser-Busch Brewery located just next door where you'll get a unique opportunity to learn about the American brewing process. Shoppers can get their fill at Westfield Solano, home to several restaurants, movie theaters and a variety of well-known department and specialty stores.

Play a-Round or Two!

Vallejo offers several challenging golf courses for players of all levels including the City's own Blue Rock Springs Golf Course, offering a lighted driving range plus two 18-hole courses including the recently renovated West course. Hiddenbrooke Golf Club is an 18-hole, public Arnold Palmer Signature Course with a driving range and chipping and putting greens. Hiddenbrooke, the former host of an international LPGA Tournament for three years, has a Golf Digest rating of four stars. Come play a part of history at the Mare Island Golf Club, established in 1892. This picturesque and challenging course was recently expanded to 18 holes and offers unsurpassed views of San Pablo Bay and surrounding hills and mountains. And just a few miles from Vallejo and located in beautiful Napa Valley are Chardonnay Golf Club, 27 holes of championship golf and Eagle Vines Golf Club, an 18-hole course designed by Johnny Miller and Jack Barry. Also nearby in Fairfield are Rancho Solano and Paradise Golf Courses, both rated in the Zagat Survey of "America's Best Golf Courses." If golf is your "bag," Vallejo is the place for you with over 30 courses located within 20 miles.

The Napa Valley

Just fifteen miles north of Vallejo, is the world-renowned Napa Valley wine country. Meander through this beautiful region on your own, stopping at wineries such as V. Sattui, Domaine Carneros, Cartlidge and Browne or the Black Stallion Winery or relax and enjoy the scenery while someone else does the driving. California Wine Tours, La'Schick Limousine, all offer chauffeur driven ours of the wine country with stops at your favorite sites. For a truly elegant wine country experience, travel the length of the valley via train. The Napa Valley Wine Train offers relaxed, gourmet meals and world-class wines aboard a restored 1917 Pullman dining car. If relaxation is more your style, pamper yourself with mineral baths, massages, facials and more. And from San Francisco, check out San Francisco Shuttle Tours for a tour up Napa Valley. From wine tasting, to adventure, to spas, the Napa Valley has it all!

A Day At The Races

Located just nine miles west of Vallejo and nestled in one of the most beautiful regions in the world is Infineon Raceway. It is arguably the world's busiest racing facility, with 340 days/50 weekends of on-track activities each year. Infineon Raceway plays host annually to the crown jewel of the motorsports industry, NASCAR, with the Toyota/Save Mart 350. In addition, NHRA drag racing, AMA Superbikes, and the high-powered IRL IndyCar Series all spend at least one weekend a year racing in the wine county. So whatever your tastes are in high-speed racing, you will want to spend at least one day enjoying the sights and sounds at the one-of-a-kind Infineon Raceway.

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