There are plenty of things to do during your stay here. Follow the links below to find out about some of the events planned.

Midyear Meeting Events

Midyear Meeting Tours

Self-Guided Tours

Family Fun - There is something about a giraffe that brings out the child in everyone. Start the day with coffee at the Oakland Zoo, which has 345 native and exotic animals of 114 species. Shhhh! Don't tell the kids the trip to Chabot Space & Science Center will be educational. They will be thrilled by the hands-on displays and special exhibits. Then head down the hill for activities tailored to children of different ages and interests. Budding artists will enjoy The Museum of Children's Art, which offers art classes and rotating exhibits of art created by children. Young children and their parents will be charmed by Children's Fairyland, a three-dimensional fantasy world where popular nursery rhymes come to life.

Historic Fun -  Oakland's skyline is dotted with gleaming modern high rises, but signs of yesteryear also abound. Historic homes such as Dunsmuir House and Gardens Historic Estate, the Cohen-Bray House, Camron-Stanford House, Pardee Home Museum, and Preservation Park offer fascinating glimpses of how the wealthy lived in the 19th Century. For history made modern, have lunch in the downtown Old Oakland Historic District. A few blocks away, The African American Museum and Library offers exhibits and research archives in splendid surroundings. In the afternoon, head down to Jack London Square for a walk through one of the nation's few floating museums. Affectionately called The Floating White House, the USS Potomac was Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidential yacht. For an authentic sip of history, there's Jack London's old drinking hole, Heinhold's First and Last Chance Saloon. End the day by enjoying modern dining at one of the many fine waterfront restaurants.

Local Sporting Events - Don’t forget that both the San Jose Sharks (ice hocky) and the Golden State Warriors (basketball) are in the SF Bay area!  The Golden State Warriors can be just a BART ride away while you will have to drive to San Jose to see the Sharks.

Fortune Cookie Factory - Just a short walk or ride from the hotel. Watch as the batter mixture is injected into a fascinating machine and comes out the other end as round little cookies. These are then quickly picked up, message inserted and folded, before they go hard.  Find out how those words of wisdom get inside the cookie, as well as other Chinese culinary secrets. Receive a bag of the fresh-baked treats and write a fortune that will be put into your own personal cookies. (510) 832-5552

Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) - LHS is the University of California at Berkeley’s public science center, fostering understanding and enjoyment of science and mathematics for audiences of all ages. LHS has developed expertise and experience in communicating science to the public through exhibits, school programs, instructional materials, professional development and public programs for more than 35 years. Established in 1968 at the University of California at Berkeley in honor of Ernest O. Lawrence, UC's first Nobel laureate, Lawrence Hall of Science is a national leader in the development of innovative materials and programs for students, teachers, families, and the public at large. Check the website for additional information.

USS Hornet - Docked in Alameda, just a short distance from the hotel is the USS HORNET.  The aircraft carrier USS HORNET is a national treasure, having participated in two of the greatest events of the 20th century -- World War II and the Apollo 11 manned space mission.
Now peacefully moored at historic Alameda Point on San Francisco Bay, the USS HORNET is a timeless memorial to those who defended our American values and to those who have pursued America's technological advancements. Whether its mission was projecting military might in times of war or supporting technological achievements in space exploration, the USS HORNET has continually maintained "A Heritage of Excellence." Check out this website for more information.

Oakland Art Museum - The Oakland Museum of California provides unique collections, exhibitions and educational opportunities designed to generate a broader and deeper understanding of and interest in California's environment, history, art and people. Museum programs are responsive, accessible and meaningful to the public, including school children, teachers, scholars, the immediate Oakland community, and an increasingly diverse California population. Check this website for additional information.

Jelly Belly – If you have a car and willing to drive to Fairfield, CA, you have to visit the Jelly belly factory; the sweet-smelling building where "the Original Gourmet Jelly Bean" was born. Elevated walkways inside the factory offer a bird's-eye view of the bright-colored candies as they pass through their life cycle. Jelly Bellies come in 50 official flavors (chocolate pudding and buttered popcorn among them) and by the time they're polished and ready to be packaged, each one sparkles like a jewel.

Napa Valley Wine Train - Daily Gourmet Rail Excursions Year Round. Three Dining Experiences To Choose from. Check out their website for more information.

California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento - The California State Railroad Museum complex consists of six original, reconstructed, and new buildings.  Throughout the main Railroad History Museum building, 21 meticulously restored locomotives and cars and numerous exhibits illustrate how railroads have shaped people’s lives, the economy, and the unique culture of California and the West. Included are a Pullman-style sleeping car, a dining car filled with railroad china, and a Railway Post Office that visitors can actually step aboard. Check out their website for more information.

Skiing: Let it snow!  Let it snow!! Let it snow!!!.  There are plenty of ski resorts within a 3-4 hour drive from the Bay Area.  If you are planning to spend time before or after the meeting, consider spending time skiing on the slopes.  Just some of the ski resorts in the area include; Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Mt. Rose, Northstar, Sierra-At-Tahoe, Squaw Valley, Boreal, Donner, and Sugar Bowl.

Tours around S.F. Bay Area