Fun Times Before And After The OH Conference!
September 19, 2013Come Join Us For Fun, Friendship, Education, and Support At The ObesityHelp Conference!
We already know that there will be much fun to be had at the ObesityHelp National Conference on October 4th & 5th. (Just 14 more days until we see you all in Anaheim, California!) But just in case you are looking for more fun and entertainment before the conference begins or after it ends, here are few funtastic tourist attractions that are just a few minutes away from the Crowne Plaza where the event will be hosted:
- Disneyland. The happiest place on earth is just a short shuttle ride from the Crowne Plaza. For your convenience, a shuttle departs every 30 minutes from the hotel. And as a bonus, you can purchase your tickets right from the hotel lobby at the Mouse Ear Disney Desk. What's a trip to California without a visit with Mickey Mouse and the gang? You can ride The Mickey's Fun Wheel, the Matterhorn, the Indiana Jones Adventures, and so much more!
Location: 1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, CA 92802
- Disney California Adventure Park. Here you can experience the must see World of Color nighttime spectacular and enjoy Disney and Pixar stories and characters through theme rides and restaurants. Fun for the whole family!
Location: 1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, CA 92802
Located less than 6 miles from the crowne plaza:
- Knott's Berry Farm. Ready to make your way through five brand new haunted and horrifying mazes? The annual Halloween Knott's Scary Farm opens on September 26th. Just in time for ObesityHelp attendees to visit after event sessions! Be sure not to miss those ghostly rides and bewitching shows, including ELVIRA'S SINEMA SEANCE! Knott's Scary Farm is one atmosfear you won't want to miss!
Location: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
- Medieval Times. Take a trip back in time...to an age of horsemanship, falconry, and jousting. Watch as an epic battle of honor unfolds as you enjoy a four course meal fit for a King or Queen.
Location: 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, California 90620
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Pirates Adventure. From your own port, watch the action-packed antics that take place aboard a replicated 18th-century Spanish galleon. With an adventurous cast of singers, dancers, comedians, and stunt men and women, you are sure to be entertained. You may even be selected to play a role and join the evil Captain Sebastian the Black and his crew on board. Pyrotechnics and cannon blast's light up the nighttime sky in a unique indoor lagoon setting. Oh yeah, dinner is served too!
Location: 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
Sun & Fun
Looking to soak up the sun? In addition to the outdoor pool with poolside dining at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, you can take in nature's natural vitamin D with an ocean view just 30 minutes away:
- Newport Beach. From whale watching, Jetpacking, mini-cruises, winery's , and rides...there is lot's of fun to be had in Newport Beach!
- Huntington Beach. This popular beach is known as "surf city" and is home to a municipal pier where many movies and television shows have been filmed. If you are a fan of The Real Housewives of Orange County, you just might recognize some of the scenery here!
Lights, Camera, Action!
If you don't mind a little drive, you can head on up to the Los Angeles area and take in the glitz and glamour!
- Hollywood Baby! Hollywood is full of things to do! You can visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the TCL Chinese Theater, see the Hollywood sign, stop by the Hollywood Wax Museum, Ripley's Believe It or Not, El Captain Theater, (where American Idol is often filmed!) Pantages Theater, Capital Records, and such much more. There are even special tours that will take you to see the homes of movie stars both past and present.
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- Rodeo Drive. Located in Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive is where many of the stars you see in the movies and on TV shop. You can enjoy some great foods close by but try not to pass out from sticker shock! $$$$$! And keep your eyes peeled...you just might see a celebrity or two!
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- Universal Studios. See where many of the movies and TV Shows are filmed, up close and personal! Meet celebrity look-a-likes throughout the park and explore fun and entertaining rides. Oh, don't miss the animal show and the WaterWorld stunt adventure!
Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
- Universal CityWalk. Hard Rock Cafe, Dining, Dancing, Dueling Piano Bars, John Lovitz Comedy Club, and shopping!
Location: 1000 Universal Studios Blvd., Universal City, CA 91608
- And there's the Griffith Observatory, Magic Mountain, The Comedy Store, the famous Venice Beach, and countless other fun things to do!
We hope to see you all at the ObesityHelp Conference! Click here for more information!