Memorial Day 2008

Updated: April 26, 2001

For most of us, Memorial Day signals the official kickoff to summer. Here are some of our suggestions for getting outdoors and enjoying the holiday with friends and family.

On this page:Escape From the City, Escape In the City.

Escape From the City

  1. 1 Big Sur Cafe
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    4925 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726 (map)

    From breathtaking scenery to secluded lodging, Big Sur has something to offer every traveler.

Escape In the City

  1. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Paramount's Great America
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    4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)

    Now serving: thrill rides, shows and plenty of attractions for kids of all ages.

  2. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Tech Museum of Innovation
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    201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 (map)

    It's huge. It's garishly orange. No trip to the land of Silicon is complete without a visit here.