Livermore
Livermore is a suburban city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Like its neighbor Pleasanton, it lies over the East Bay foothills in the Tri-Valley region, but just west of the Altamont Pass, which separates the Tri- Valley region from from the vast San Joaquin Valley. UnderstandLivermore has at least one claim to fame: it is home to the longest burning incandescent light bulb in the world. A light bulb that was installed at a local firehouse over 100 years ago is still burning today. For more information, see the Centennial Bulb Web site. It is also home to two national laboratories, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratory. For more information, visit the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory or Sandia National Laboratory websites. Get inGet aroundLivermore is just a short drive/BART ride from the center of the Bay Area. Visit the BART website for train details. SeeThe Livermore Valley, which contains many wineries including the famous Wente Vineyards, is considered "wine country", and produces some of California's best wines. Visit the Livermore Valley Wine Growers Website for more information. DoThe Livermore Valley Opera stages fall and spring productions of famous operas each year. The California Independent Film Festival is held annually at venues across Livermore. BuyDiva In U offers trendy clothing for fashion forward women. 21 S. Livermore Street, Suite 105 at Blacksmith Square. (925) 606-8866 www.divainu.com for store hours.
EatDrinkPanama Bay Coffee Co. has the best coffee in town. 2115 First Street, (925) 245-1700. Sleep
Extendedstay America, 2380 Nissen Dr (925)373-1700 fax (925) 373-1710 www.Extendedstayhotels.com Get out
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