Antioch Historic Society Museum has a lot of useful information, artifacts, and much more. It's…read morealso free of charge and parking is plentiful all around the historic building that used to be one of the old high schools, if I'm not mistaken. Nice to see how each section is labeled and divided up by room. I thought it was only going to take 30 minutes or less to see everything, but I ended up spending nearly an hour to absorb everything. Seeing how things were back in the good old days to learning how things have developed over the years is pretty incredible. Antioch, believe it or not, also has a very rich sports history, which would explain their fairly large sports memorabilia gallery on the lower level. All the folks who operate the museum are volunteers. The museum is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 PM - 4 PM.

Great place...I didn't know how much history Antioch and the surrounding areas had. Plus the…read moreadmission is free.

Third graders had a field trip here…read more The place is well-kept, the volunteers are friendly, accomodating and even have good sense of humor. The kids loved that it took them back in time, taking part of how chores were done back in the old times using old appliances. They also accepts donations and can be found in their website. Looking forward for my other child to have his field trip here!

Went during a field trip and it was a blast. The docents are amazing and the love they have for…read morethis historical site and history is so admiring. I loved getting to know the history of where we live. We moved here in 2017 and I had no idea of some of the history. During the field trip the kids got stations and got to learn how kids did chores back in the day. They did laundry and hung it with older clothes pins not our modern ones. They pumped the water for the laundry. They milked the "cow" to mimic the real thing that they would then make butter and ice cream.

The Bear Displays are phenomenal. My grandson and I especially liked the wildlife hospital.read more

Great little museum that's definitely worth the money. It's not huge, but there's a lot to enjoy,…read moreespecially if you take your time going through everything. The bald eagle was a highlight for me, and honestly the poop exhibit by the restroom was surprisingly fun and educational. Only here would that actually be a memorable part of the visit. I also really liked the outdoor show and the interactive animal encounters. They brought out animals you could touch like a snake and even cockroaches, which made the experience feel a lot more engaging. Overall, a fun and unique spot, especially good for families or anyone who likes wildlife up close.

Beautiful venue that I visited recently as an event vendor. Lots of space for guests to spread out…read more Beautiful gazebo to have special occasions and photos. Kitchen inside the building with a kitchen that's perfect for preparing food. There's also a nice additional area with picnic tables.

Shadelands Ranch Museum is a nice wedding venue. I was fortunate to attend a couple of good…read morefriends' daughter's outdoor wedding. The ceremony was held in a beautiful area with a huge tree to provide shade for some of the guests. In another area, close by, there is also a pretty gazebo. Pretty roses and plants surrounding the whole area. At night, they have some string lights lit up around to provide a nice, cozy lighted area. They only have outdoor restrooms, but they are nice. It was a nice special day for the couple, along with their family and friends, to help celebrate this blessed occasion!

This place is rad! A great mix of old school and new machines. D$D, Jaws, Predator, Medusa, Dracula…read morethe hits just keep rolling. Scooby-Doo is my personal favorite, it's based on the original running of the show! The creators, Spooky Pinball LLC got the licensing so it has cut scenes and all the awesome sound effects you'd expect. Keep in mind the games get swapped out every so often so don't expect every machine I mentioned to be there. Mike, the owner is a cool guy. There is a lot more than just pinball going on here. Art, t-shirts, picture framing etc... The cat, Spacer is great. He's friendly and meows cutely when he receives attention. Don't go in there without giving him some love. Stop by and play some games or just a party there! There are also league events and other happenings going on. I highly recommend this spot and can't wait to go back and play Scooby-Doo!

The Flipper Room is SUCH A COOL SPOT!!! It's the perfect mix of retro fun and modern charm…read more Remember back in the day when we would bring a pocket full of quarters to play Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, and pinball? Well... there's a spot in Concord where you can bring your old date(s) to relive those good old arcade memories! The vibe gets even better when you notice their amazing wall art and posters -- many designed and drawn by super talented artists. They got an art gallery aesthetic going on, with cool prints, rock-style posters, and fun retro illustrations hanging on the walls. Super cool! And the BEST part? Spacer the shop cat! ‍ He's the absolute star here -- he has his own poster and even a custom-made pinball cat bed. Ah-mazing! He lounges around supervising, making sure that everyone is having a good time!! lol Whether you're into art, framing, pinball, or just want a quirky, nostalgic place to explore, The Flipper Room is Highly Recommended and a Must-Visit spot!

This place is a hidden gem in Palo Alto, in an industrial area surrounded by factories. It is a…read moremuseum of the work of Tony Foster, an artist from UK who paints beautiful watercolor landscapes. It's free, and a nice place to visit for an hour or so ... highly recommended.

We tried Story Time with Anna on Sunday. It was an hour experience that our grandson enjoyed. We…read moresigned up ahead of time and street parking was easy. There was also a sign that there is additional parking behind the museum. After checking in there was a craft/art activity with stickers and tempera paint sticks. Low mess :). Adjacent was a play area with colored scarves, a pretend campfire, felt board for the children to explore, and books. Before entering the museum area Anna gave an introductory talk describing what to expect. She made it interactive which was very nice. They also did a song to get their wiggles out. She then guided the group through the museum to the carpeted area with cushions for the kiddos. Ana talked about and asked questions about the art on the walls. She read Under the Same Sky to the children and made this an interactive experience also. It was just the right length of time, thirty minutes. This was just right for our 18 month old grandson.

We had a wonderful afternoon visit. The docents shared so much information. It was interesting and…read morefun. I have driven by for years and finally went in. So glad I did. Parking lot behind the house was so convenient too.

From beginning to end, the staff that help and manage the venue went above and beyond to make sure…read morewe were fully taken care of to use the facility for our wedding. My husband and I picked this venue to have our ceremony and reception. We rented the garden, the fireplace room, and the reception hall for the day. Sarah Jackson worked with us in the very beginning. Sarah was very responsive and communicative with us. For arranged times for reviewing the venue, set up and rehearsal, I and my party were late. The team with the venue was very flexible and very patient with us. We also had an unfortunate untimely passing of a party member before the wedding. Sarah and her team were very willing to be flexible with us and allow us time to reschedule if needed. My husband and I decided to move forward with the event at our scheduled time. We also received assistance on the day of the event, Liz DeLaCampa, who was very helpful and was lovely to work with. She was very communicative and very willing to be helpful. A disclaimer for catering and food: The kitchen does not have a place to cook. However, this venue is ideal for working with a food truck vendor that has their own kitchen for cooking and preparing food (which is what we did for catering). The kitchen does have a lot of storage space as needed for dishes, cups storing desserts and floral as needed. What we really liked about this venue is a lot of the basic things needed for an event are available such as indoor and outdoor chairs as well as tables. The team here is wonderful and this venue is highly recommended for an event with a small to medium size party. Highly recommended and they have packages that are available (and very reasonable) for parts of the venue (garden area, fireplace room, reception hall or all of the above). Thank you to the team again who were so helpful, so kind and very thoughtful. We will keep you in mind for future events!

What a gem! We stumbled upon this museum by accident after having lunch in Clayton. This place is…read morerun by a group of lovely volunteers. They are so kind, knowledgeable and friendly. We thought this would be a difficult visit with our 2 year old, but the ladies here not only welcomed us, educated us, gave us a private tour, but they also had tops and coloring sheets for the kiddos. Highly recommend!

Wonderful exhibits showing authentic pieces worn by the original owners in the 1800s. Clayton…read morestill has authentic western restaurants, saloons, and a small original house which is now a museum. We love Clayton and cherish that some of it still remains. There are even a few hitching posts. Downtown has a terrific park and great summer concerts.

Lots of details about this interesting corner of the Bay Area provided by our guide Dan G. He was a…read morewealth of information, pretty funny and as a local was able to share a lot of perspective on the islands changes. Great day trip and I wish we had more time to poke around.

Wonderful tour led by Jim. History + nature! A great morning spent on the island…read more For people who are looking to visit the Naval Museum on the island, it is no longer open, but this tour is operative and you get to see the naval chapel and walk around the area. I was originally looking for information about the museum and arrived at this page: https://www.mihpf.org/tours. I hope this will help you find their tour options and dates! All digitalized, no fuss. And it turns out I was the only who signed up for today's tour, and they did not cancel on me because of that. I really really appreciated it. One last thing, the money you spend on the tour goes into helping this foundation : ) Yay!