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When your day isn't going quite like you planned it and you need a bit of a pick me up to get you back on track, head to Empresso Coffeehouse. Located on the Miracle Mile, this is one of Stockton's favorite places to get a daily caffeine fix, but this unique coffee house offers much more. Choose from an excellent selection of frappes, espresso drinks, loose leaf teas, and delicious pastries. So when you're needing that extra bit of energy that only a good cup of coffee can give, opt for the impressive choices at Empresso!

The Children's Museum of Stockton offers a chance for kids to learn in a truly fun and highly interactive way from the moment they walk through this impressive facility's front door. The museum features a generous number of hands-on, play-based exhibits and attractions that entertain, amuse and educate young visitors about various aspects of science and art while teaching them in great detail about the wonders in the world around them.

Get a feel for Stockton's natural beauty as it perfectly interplays with its commercial offerings at the Downtown Stockton Marina and Joan Darrah Promenade. You'll be immediately struck by the scenic waterfront attraction and all the boats that are docked here. Also, there is some excellent art and various other displays to enjoy at the Joan Darrah Promenade, so make sure you take the time to stop in. Plus, with all of the excellent restaurants and shops near the Marina, you'll want to plan for a day-long visit to take it all in!

The Stockton Symphony has the distinction of being the third oldest orchestra in the state of California. That impressive history serves as a highly suitable background against which this talented group of musicians create the music that has delighted audiences for years. The Symphony has a busy entertainment schedule year round, and they proudly perform the best of both classical composers as well as the familiar tunes that make up their pops concert series.