Location: Fremont
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Fremont (/ˈfriːmɒnt/ FREE-mont) is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It was incorporated on January 23, 1956, from the merger of five smaller communities: Centerville, Niles, Irvington, Mission San Jose, and Warm Springs. The city is named after John C. Frémont, an American explorer and the first Republican presidential candidate in 1856.
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1. Don Edwards San Francisco National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Yuki94539 - Fremont, United States
This place is the good place for hiking and to watching the sun set. And it is free of parking. The trails are very easy, and there are many kinds of birds, it is great place for taking the photo for the birds. At evening, the sunset is gorgeous, the Dombarton Bridge under the there, just a great view.
2. Coyote Hills Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By jasonl500 - Bangkok, Thailand
Enjoyed walking/trekking on Coyote Hills Regional Park. There is a fee per car (and additional cost for dog) to get into the park. During winter period, it can be really cold because of the wind, so be prepared. This is at least half a day event. There are various route you can take and you can determine from the start. Highly recommend for those who wants outside activity and exercise.
3. Hayward Fault Exposed
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By L9508TUstephenc - Fremont, United States
As amateur geologists, a look at a significant fault running through an urban area is fascinating. The signs are there to be seen for those that know what to look for: rippled asphalt, misaligned curb stones, uplifted or depressed land, etc. The Hayward Fault pretty much runs through the center of downtown Fremont and many of its suburban neighborhoods where this walk is located. This is an easy walk and a good opportunity to educate yourself and your children.
4. Central Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By Rocking5 - Hayward, United States
Th lake is very big and beautiful.People are walking and jogging around the lake.Lot of people during summer for diffrent activiteis.Very good with freinds and family for picnic in nice cool breeze.
5. Mission Peak Regional Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
This is a nice uphill hike (and of course down again) to Mission PeaK. Once one gets to the top there are gorgeous views. There is a parking lot on Stanford Avenue where the hike begins.
6. Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By L9508TUstephenc - Fremont, United States
My wife and I have been going to see silent and early "talkie" films at the Niles Film Museum roughly quarterly since it was restored in 2004. The original Edison Theater opened here in 1913. It's been pointed out by some reviewers that this museum/theater is a quite modest by the standards of other museums devoted to movie history, e.g. the Hollywood Museum in Hollywood or the Museum of Western Film History in Lone Pine that are admittedly magnificent, and that would be true. Nonetheless, this is another of Fremont’s gems that is dedicated to local film history, but unfortunately it doesn't have the budget of the larger, grander film musuems. Films are shown weekly on Saturday nights and on some Sunday afternoons with live music that are always well attended by enthusiastic audiences. And there is a small museum containing memorabilila of the film era in Niles when Charlie Chaplin and Bronco Billy Anderson, the first cowboy star, where making films in Niles and the surrounding hills, including at least one that I know of that was filmed in San Francisco on the west end of Golden Gate Park. If you’re a fan of silent films or enjoy movie history, this a must see. The museum is modest but very interesting and continues to grow funded by donors. One of the most interesting parts of the theater is its original projection room that had been sealed up since the 1923 sale of the Edison Theater with its original projection equipment in place and then rediscovered during the restoration. Films are now shown using the original projectors. I highly recommend. And don't miss the projection room tour.
7. Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We went to Quarry Lakes on a Sunday. This is a very nice regional park with lakes. People were out hiking, biking, having picnics, and fishing. We had a great time.
8. Pacific Commons Shopping Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By robertmU7682UN - Miramar, United States
WOW, wow ???? and wow that’s all I can say. If your looking for a place to eat and your not sure what you would like this is the place to go. You can pick choose and refuse a wide variety of different options and cultures from the simple to the sophisticated, from the fast food to the cooked meals with fine dining and when your done you can do some simple shopping a number of recognizable stores like kohl’s, dress barn, target and dickies
9. Vargas Plateau Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By meadef - Soquel, United States
Very close to all things east bay, rolling hills drop away to the bay, trails wander up and down, excellent views everywhere.
10. Alameda Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 895leilac - Fremont, United States
The Alameda Creek trail is like a hidden secret...I have lived in Fremont for >15 yr, only 0.5mile from this trail, and only recently discovered it. You can get from the Mission Hills in Fremont all the way to Coyote Hills (on the Bay) using this trail. My husband and I like to bike over to Quarry Lakes and Niles using this trail. It is not connected to the roads and only for walkers, joggers, and bikers. It's a safe way to bike around! I wish there were more trails like this so we could bike more and drive less!
