Stockton Travel Information
Stockton is a far cry from its rowdy days as a Gold Rush town, but
thanks to revitalization efforts it deserves more than just a courtesy
nod from traffic passing by on Interstate 5 or Highway 99, which frame
this city to the west and east respectively. Close to a number of
California "notables", including the Pacific Coast, Lake Tahoe,
Yosemite National Park and Lodi wine country, this rapidly growing city
should get kudos for its location at least, as well as its ranking as
the "Best Tree City" in the western United States. Which really ought
to mean something - shade, if nothing else in these sunny climes.
If you're stopping over in Stockton and looking for things to
do, be sure to give some of its own attractions, like historic
buildings or the Haggin Museum a gander before seeking out the outdoor
activities that lie within easy reach. A
stone's skip away is the California Delta, frequented by boaters, water
skiers, sailors and sun-bathers. Slightly farther afield, though still
readily accessible, is New Melones Lake, a houseboating hot spot close
in turn to the west side of Yosemite National Park. Though California's
best known wineries are to the northwest, around the Napa and Sonoma
Valleys, Lodi, a quick trip north, is an up-and-coming wine destination
in its own right, home to a number of facilities that offer tours and
tastings to interested oenophiles (if you're short on time simply
detour over to the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center, which is equipped with
a substantial selection of wine for sampling). In Lodi, there's
also a small regional zoo, perhaps a better option for those with
minors in tow.
Stockton is located
at the junction of I-5 and Highway 4 just 83 miles east of San
Francisco, and 45 miles south of Sacramento, the capital of
California.
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