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All the United States California Vallejo

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Vallejo

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Vallejo, California

Updated June 16, 2022

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Mare Island

The former Naval shipyard is open for exploring - mostly.
View of Alden Park from the bandstand, showing polaris missile.

Vallejo, California

Alden Park

The perfect spot for a picnic, right next to a giant ballistic missile.

Vallejo, California

Mare Island Naval Cemetery

The oldest Naval cemetery on the West Coast.
The Alibi Clock

Vallejo, California

The Alibi Clock

The timepiece that exonerated a labor radical accused of a parade bombing that killed ten people.

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St. Peter's Chapel

The oldest Naval chapel in the United States is home to an incredible collection of Tiffany stained-glass windows.
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Vallejo, California

Vallejo Vinyl & Pinball

Come for the records, stay for the retro pinball machines.
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Bailey Art Museum

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Bailey Art Museum

Junkbots and mud babies are the masterpieces in this fantastically sci-fi art museum.
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