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Visitors Guide 2003

Contents

» A mayor’s welcome to Lodi

» Lodi: It’s more than a place to sip zin

» Area pros have some useful golf tips

» If you’re a golfer, Lodi is the place

» The toughest 18 holes

» Answering every golfer’s favorite questions

» And then there’s the 19th hole

» Plenty of rooms for every pocketbook

» Love fun, music, festivals? Find them in Lodi

» Pull out your map; make plans for a day trip

» Lodi’s fine wines begin on the vine

» Lodi wines continue to grow in prestige

» Some facts about wine

» Area wineries offer a chance to taste

» Love to eat? Then Lodi’s the place

» There’s a restaurant for every taste

» Lodi’s best places to quench a thirst

» Travel adventures that taste good

» Lodi is paradise for antique hunters

» Area boasts several museums

» There’s plenty of things to fly, see, do

» For visitors, the great outdoors awaits

» Visitors can find a hike to their liking

» No matter your faith, Lodi has a place

» Visit Lodi and you’ll want to return

» Want to see a movie? Then try the Stadium 12

There’s plenty of things to fly, see, do

Salmon Festival
JENNIFER MATTHEWS-HOWELL/News-Sentinel
The Lodi area’s first residents are remembered every October during the annual all Nations Pow-Wow and Salmon Festival held at Lodi Lake.

By News-Sentinel staff

(Editor’s Note: Unless otherwise noted, all telephone numbers begin with the 209 area code.)

Amusement Parks and Waterparks

Funderwoods, 11793 N. Micke Grove Road., Lodi, 369-5437.

Fairytale Town, Land Park Drive, Sacramento, (916) 264-5233.

Manteca Waterslide/Oakwood Lake Campground, 874 E. Woodward Ave., Manteca, 249-2500.

Pixie Woods, Louis Park, Monte Diablo and Occidental Avenues, Stockton, 937-8206.

Pollardville Ghost Town, 10464 N. Highway 99, Stockton, 931-5247.

Waterworld USA Six Flags, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 924-0556.

Campgrounds

KOA Kampgrounds, 2851 E. Eight Mile Road, 334-0309.

Manteca Waterslide/Oakwood Lake Campground, 874 E. Woodward Ave., Manteca, 249-2500.

Mokelumne Beach Resort RV Park, 18450 N. Highway 99, 333-0340.

New Hope Landing, 13945 W. Walnut Grove Road, Thornton, 794-2627.

Tower Park Resort, 14900 W. Highway 12, 369-1041.

Casinos

Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel, 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, (800) 822-9466.

Driving ranges

Backspin Golf Center, 2800 E. Harney Lane, 333-8172.

Lockeford Springs Golf Course, 16360 N. Highway 88, 333-6275.

Micke Grove Golf Links, 11401 N. Micke Grove Road, 369-4410.

The Reserve at Spanos Park, 6301 W. Eight Mile Road., Stockton, 477-4653.

Exhibits

Clever Planetarium and Earth Science Center, San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave., 954-5110. Closed during the summer months.

Discovery Museum History Center, 101 I St., Old Sacramento, (916) 264-7057.

Discovery Museum Science and Space Center, 3615 Auburn Blvd., Old Sacramento (916) 575-3941.

San Joaquin County Historical Museum, 11793 N. Micke Grove Road. Micke Grove Park, Lodi, 331-2055.

Golf Courses

See our story on Lodi-area courses.

Helicopter rides

San Joaquin Helicopters, 7443 Murieta Dr., Sloughhouse, (916) 966-8181.

Sacramento Executive Helicopters Inc., 6107 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, (916) 424-9691.

Horseback riding

Gibson Ranch County Park, Elverta Road, Elverta, (916) 991-7592.

Parks/Galt — 745-3078

Canyon Creek Park, Canyon Creek Way.

Emerald Vista Park, Winn and Emerald Vista drives.

Galt Community Park, Walnut and Camillon Streets.

Gora Aquatic Center, 630 Chabolla Ave.

Green Basin, A Street and Fumasi Drive.

Harvey Park, 2nd and C streets.

Lake Canyon Park, Lake Canyon Drive.

Meadowview Park, Meadowview Drive and Kost Road.

Sports Complex, 1022 Caroline Ave.

Parks/Lodi — 333-6742

Beckman Park, Century Boulevard and Ham Lane.

Blakely Park, Stockton and Mission streets.

Emerson Park, Hutchins and Elm streets.

Hale Park, Stockton and Locust streets.

Kofu Park, Ham Lane and Cardinal Street.

Lawrence Park, Lockeford and Calaveras Streets.

Legion Park, Hutchins and Vine Streets.

Lodi Lake, Central Park Area.

Peterson Park, Evergreen and Bayberry Drives.

Salas Park, Kettleman Lane and Stockton Street.

Van Buskirk Park, Daisy and Pleasant Streets.

River expeditions

OARS, Inc., Angel’s Camp, 736-4677.

Sierra Nevada Adventure Co., Sonora, 532-5621.

Sunshine Rafting Adventures, (800) 829-7238.

Tributary Whitewater Tours, Grass Valley, (800) 672-3846.

Whitewater Connection, Coloma, (800) 336-7238.

Wet-Whitewater Expedition Tours, (916) 451-3241.

Skating rinks

Cal Skate of Lodi, 512 N. Cherokee Lane, (209) 334-0332.

Hammer Skate, 3119 W. Hammer Lane., Stockton, 951-5873.

Oak Park Ice Skating Arena, 3545 N. Alvarado, Stockton, 937-7433.

Skydiving

Bay Area Skydiving, 300 Armstrong Road., Byron, (925) 634-7575.

Parachute Center, 23597 N. Highway 99, Acampo, 369-1128.

Skydance Skydiving, Yolo County Airport, Davis, (800) 759-3483.

Zoos

Micke Grove Park Zoo, 11793 N. Micke Grove Road., Lodi, 331-7270.

Great Valley Serpentarium, 2379 Maggio Circle (off Stockton Street), Lodi, 369-7737.

Sacramento Zoo, 3930 W. Land Park Drive., Sacramento, (916) 264-5885.

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