Kids Stuff: Tour Lindbergh & Earhart's Air Field

On Sunday, there's a special tour called of Oakland's historic North Field. Also known as Old Oakland Airport, this field was dedicated by Charles Lindbergh and often visited by Amelia Earhart. It's one of our most historic aviation sites!

Come tour the original five hangars, administration building, and hotel, all built between 1927 and 1929. They are still largely intact so you can imagine aviation in its early years.

This tour is hosted by the Oakland Heritage Alliance. It usually runs $15/head ($10/head for members), to benefit the Alliance.

While there, we suggest you also add a visit to the Western Aerospace Museum. There's very cool stuff like one of the few remaining flying boats, an airplane like the one Amelia Earhart flew when she went down, and all kinds of early flight exhibits. The museum's open until 4pm, and admission runs $9/adult, $8/senior, and $5/kid

Directions: Business Jet Center, 9351 Earhart Rd. (west on Hegenberger Rd. from 880, cross Doolittle. Immediately turn right on Earhart). Park in lot across from the building; assemble under the trees.

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