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Chabot Space and Science Center
Lake Merritt
Morcom Rose Garden
Edible Excursions
Fox Theater
Oakland Museum of California
Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
Oakland Zoo
Hive Oakland
USS Potomac
Pro Arts Gallery and COMMONS
Art and Soul Oakland
Grand Lake Kitchen
Esqueleto
East Bay Regional Park District
The Terrace Room
Gray Loft Gallery
Minimo
Johansson Projects
Oakland is a fun weekend destination where you can spend your morning at a museum, the afternoon admiring majestic redwoods, followed by a great meal at one of the restaurants, and an evening at the theater. The city is home to beautiful parks and diverse activities and unique attractions such as Chabot Space & Science Center where you can look at the stars through a telescope. Best things to do in Oakland with kids include the Oakland Zoo which houses rare animals, and the USS Potomac where you can learn about the life of the 32nd President of the United States.
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