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Guide to Berkeley
Places to See

Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive
2626 Bancroft Way
BAM: 642-0808; PFA: 642-1124
World-class exhibits; unusual, classic, and foreign films and videos; cafe and store

Berkeley Marina -- Cesar Chavez Park
At the foot of University Avenue
Walking with views galore, sea breezes

Berkeley Rose Garden -- Codornices Park
Euclid at Bay View Place
An amphitheater of roses with Bay views, tennis courts, and a delightful park across the street

UC Botanical Garden
200 Centennial Drive
642-3343; open 9-4:45 daily
34 acres of plants from around the world in a beautiful hill setting

Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Kroeber Hall (campus); 643-7648
A sampling of treasures from ancient Egypt to Native Americana; store

Lawrence Hall of Science
Centennial Drive
642-5132; open daily 10-5
Hands-on explorations of science and math, mainly for kids

Tilden Park/Wildcat Canyon
About 5,000 acres in the Berkeley/El Cerrito hills with hiking trails, swimming lake, golf course, botanical garden, rides for kids -- part of the magnificent East Bay Regional Park District

Recreational Sports Facility (RSF)
2301 Bancroft Way
Impressive, all-purpose campus fitness center with Olympic pool; day pass $8-$10

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