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05/21/2008 Will K. says:

I have just moved from Arizona to Union City area and not really familiar with my surrounding. I'm just wondering if anyone could offer me few suggestions of activities that i can keep my free hours occupy with.

What about restaurant too ??? I have only been here in Union City about close to 2 months i noticed that there are "one" of everything around here... not much of choices ...

What people here do to have fun?  Please advise...
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05/21/2008 Big J. says:

Will K. says:

What people here do to have fun?

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Most of them take grammar classes at the local College.

Not from Yoda.
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05/21/2008 Donna P. says:

Mission Pizza is pretty cool. It's in Fremont. Activity-wise, there's City Beach (also in Fremont) which has rock-climbing walls, and tons of other sports stuff, plus a restaurant and bar that turns club-ish at night.
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05/21/2008 Big J. says:

Oh.............I forgot about the Fremont Hooters.
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That's the other thing they do.
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05/21/2008 Thomas "^ EVIL ^" F. says:

I work in Union City. When I want to do anything besides work, I drive back home to San Francisco
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05/21/2008 Will K. says:

Funny Big J .. real funny.... Hooters? Nah .. over-priced hot wings...

Thanks Donna... Rock climbing sounds great...
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05/21/2008 Lisa P. says:

Welcome to the Bay Area Will.

I lived in Fremont for a long time and have to say that I totally took advantage of how close I was to other cities with really cool things to do.  Try heading towards Berkeley or SF or you could even head south.  Fremont and Union City don't really have many fabulous activities that I'm aware of, pull out a map and check out some of the surrounding areas.  You can go in almost any direction and within 30 mins you'll find a million things to do.
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05/21/2008 Sara "Woefully Unemployed" F. says:

a water park and city beach. some good asian and indian restaurants. that's about it.
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05/21/2008 Thomas "^ EVIL ^" F. says:

Big J. says:

Oh.............I forgot about the Fremont Hooters.
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Thx Big, I know where I'm going for lunch tomorrow. Shitty food and titties
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05/21/2008 Sara "Woefully Unemployed" F. says:

oh, and the historic town of niles should be somewhat interesting.
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05/21/2008 Will K. says:

Hey  thanks Lisa...

But 30 miles is a bit long drive.. perhaps on the weekend i can lay out that dusty ol map .. but i'm looking for something after work hours for a couple of hours... have a drink maybe... but i will keep your advice in mind .. thx..
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05/21/2008 Will K. says:

There's a water park here???
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05/21/2008 Gur " Krayzeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee" E. says:

Fremont in terms of activities:

Mission Peak for hiking.  Find hiking groups on Meetup.org.
Stevenson area has a ton of parks, you can join people playing a pickup game of Soccer or Cricket.
Fremont has a lot of places to eat, Indian, Afghan, Chinese (Irvington Area).

You can hop onto BART and get to SF or Berkeley where there is a lot more to do.

You can find a lot to do in UC/Fremont, it all depends on your taste and mode of transportation.
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05/21/2008 Gur " Krayzeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee" E. says:

If you like Theater, then I recommend this place:  http://www.broadwaywes...
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05/21/2008 Big J. says:

Will K. says:

Funny Big J .. real funny.... Hooters? Nah .. over-priced hot wings...

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They have hot wings?
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05/21/2008 Gur " Krayzeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee" E. says:

For folks who say there is nothing to do in Fremont/Union City, you have not searched for activities here.
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05/21/2008 Big J. says:

Thomas "Thom-ASS" F. says:

Thx Big, I know where I'm going for lunch tomorrow. Shitty food and titties

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You know what they say, Thomas........

Come for the food.......stay for the "pie".
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05/21/2008 J. D. says:

Indoor skydiving
http://iflysfbay.com/
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This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.

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05/22/2008 Cynthia C. says:

I second the hiking @ Mission Peak.
A run @ Lake Elizabeth.
Check out Pacific Commons, there is SOME nightlife there, in the Asian section, and there is a wine bar too.  

On the weekends, check out the downtown areas of the South Bay: Castro St. @ Mountain View
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05/22/2008 Cynthia C. says:

Oh Saddleback, there is line dancing and drinks...not sure if this is happening anymore.
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05/22/2008 Big J. says:

That's Saddlerack, Cynthia.
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Saddleback is just something that happens on Brokeback Mountain.
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05/22/2008 Cynthia C. says:

Foodwise...

Yay for Asian food in the Tri-city and Milpitas!!!  That's something you surely missed while in AZ.  It's terrible there.  

Union City:
Little Potato (Nor China)
Sheng Kee
Little Sheep Hot Pot
Mayflower (dimsum)

Newark:
Manna (Korean)
Tea Station

Fremont:
Semo Sushi
Tango Sushi
Cafe Zen
37 Dessert
Le Moose Crepe Cafe
Four season Tofu House (Korean)

Milpitas:
Nutrition House (Nor China)
Kang Nam Tofu House (Korean)

Oh and back to what to do...there is a HUGE outlet mall, mainly outlets in Milpitas, the Great Mall.  Try not to go on the weekends, unless you want to be jostled and want strollers run into your feet.
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05/22/2008 Cynthia C. says:

Thanks Big J for the correction.
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05/22/2008 Thomas "^ EVIL ^" F. says:

J. D. says:

Indoor skydiving
http://iflysfbay.com/
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holy shit!!! that looks fun and it's only 5 minutes away from my office. i might do it tomorrow
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05/22/2008 Big J. says:

Gotta admit that The Saddlerack is pretty cool.

They have a barber's chair to take shots in.

And a mechanical bull to ride on.
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BOTH are great for upskirts.
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05/22/2008 steve s. says:

The best thing to do in Fremont and Union City is..........LEAVE!
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05/22/2008 Anna D. says:

I love Fremont/Union City.

There's Union Landing, which has a movie theater, you can watch the new Indiana Jones there
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05/22/2008 John "I'll out drink ya all, I'm Irish" B. says:

Let's see Ardenwood Historic Farm :http://www.ebparks.org...
Ouarry lakes regional park: http://www.ebparks.org...
Lake elizabeth:http://www.ci.fremont....
Museum of local history:http://www.ci.fremont....
Shinn park:http://www.ci.fremont....

You can catch the Train at :http://www.ci.fremont....
and go to Sacramento or even Reno

Sunol ca:http://en.wikipedia.or...

wineries near Fremont:http://www.elliston.com/
http://www.fenestrawin...
http://www.chouinard.com/
http://www.westovervin...

tasting room:http://www.sunol.net/l...

With All there is to do around Fremont and Union City  Why live anywhere else?
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05/22/2008 Tony "Tonedog" P. says:

Move to a town with something to do.
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05/22/2008 Damone M. says:

Livermore Valley is only a few minutes away from Fremont for Wine Tasting.

If you've got a bike, you can ride along the Alameda Creek Trail from Mission Blvd all the way to Coyote Hills and the Bay. Coyote Hills is also a cool place to go for a walk or Hang Out.

Besides the Saddlerack you've got Coach's and some other bars. Lake Elizabeth is a good place to go for a jog, rent some paddleboats or play tennis.

Good Chinese, Indian, American, Mexican, Afghan food. Several movie theatres, including Naz 8 for when you need your Bollywood fix.

Sure, it's not San Francisco, but there's plenty of stuff to do. Don't listen to the transplants dissing it who never leave the Mission, much less SF.
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05/22/2008 Jennifer "Bibulous" L. says:

Go to highschool.  Oh no wait sorry, that's what I did when I was there.
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05/22/2008 Markus "bman here i come" B. says:

make like a tree and ______________

(says the arrogant one from the northbay)
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05/22/2008 JeFF T. says:

there's a waterpark in Fremont???

Seriously, it be easier to tell you if you told us what type of activities you're looking to do...
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05/22/2008 Anna D. says:

They're currently building a waterpark right now at Lake Elizabeth, it's called Aqua Adventures
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05/22/2008 JeFF T. says:

seriously?  is it where the old swimming pool was?  never knew...
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05/22/2008 John "Da Bull" G. says:

Tip over some cows.
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05/22/2008 steve s. says:

ah yes - Union City in the Fall....
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05/22/2008 Alan S. says:

Will,

Welcome to the neighborhood. =)
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05/22/2008 Alan S. says:

Well, the Bay area, actually as I don't live anywhere near your neighborhood. =)
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05/22/2008 CINDY K. says:

Jeff T - Ithe water park is just being built.
http://www.fremont.gov...
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05/22/2008 Andrea "Churva" H. says:

This is the first time I've heard they are building a water park; thanks for the link Cindy.

Fremont Bank Aqua Adventure: http://static.px.yelp....

I just might take my niece there.
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05/22/2008 Anna D. says:

I've been watching their progress in construction, yeah, might be open to the public in 2012!
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05/22/2008 Valerie T. says:

There's an indoor water park in Newark at the George M. Silliman Recreation Complex - http://www.newark.org/...
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05/22/2008 Anna D. says:

Yup, the Silliman  Center is for little children though, $7 fee to get into the whole gym, but you can buy a gym membership.
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05/22/2008 jordano k. says:

i 3rd or 4th lake elizabeth...great place to walk or run or people watch.

also, the oakland a's is building a new stadium in fremont, which will bring $$$ to the team. can you imagine the a's with a bigger budget? can you say perennial world champion?
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05/22/2008 Anna D. says:

Okay, the waterpark will be open on Memorial Day 2009, so next year
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05/23/2008 Kiwi N' Anton H. says:

Arizona to the East Bay... now that's a difference.  
Arizona has more restaurant options, compared to the Bay.

In the East Bay, I like... El Burro, Fuddruckers, Hooters (remembrance of Arizona, huh).
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05/23/2008 Sara "Woefully Unemployed" F. says:

there's that yummy indian pizza place in fremont. it's good!
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05/23/2008 Anna D. says:

Sara-
Is it Pakwan?  Shalimar?  Bombay Garden?
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05/23/2008 Sara "Woefully Unemployed" F. says:

this place:

Mirchi Cafe & Masala Pizza
40900 Fremont Blvd. #H
Fremont CA 94538
510-623-8500
MirchiCafe.com
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05/23/2008 Anna D. says:

Oh sorry, I missed.

That place is right next to my old 24hr Gym.
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05/23/2008 Sara "Woefully Unemployed" F. says:

their chicken tikka masala pizza is good.
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05/23/2008 Sara "Woefully Unemployed" F. says:

woah they use Shan Masala" (a spice from Pakistan which is suspected to have Monosodium Glutomate or MSG) at mirchi cafe. that's disappointing.
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05/23/2008 Anna D. says:

Ah yes, but there's MSG everywhere, you might be able to suggest them holding off on that spice?

There's a pretty good Chinese restaurant next to Mirchi Cafe, called New Yong Kang.

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