Fremont Memories
Fremont is an infinitely cool place to be. It has an amazing history, as one of the California towns that’s seen a lot of influx of people coming to escape adventures in the world at large, and making new adventures here. The 1960s were a colorful time, but ultimately enormously tumultuous, too. There are many vestiges of it here, in the buildings, the ephemera, and in the people’s minds. You don’t have to be interested in the events of 40 years ago, but it might help to make some sense of the place. There are also plenty of other things to do, with distractions and attractions that will make for a lovely time.
Hotels here are very nice, specializing in comfort and hospitality that are hard to beat anywhere else. There is always an ambience of relaxation, of a pace of life that’s more natural, along with a remarkably cosmopolitan sensibility. This is not a place that history passes by, but one where the citizens are dedicated to making a good place to live. There are plenty of signs that the community is very alive and active, with an arts festival that brings a steady supply of people from San Francisco over.
Then there’s also the ubiquitous presence of Jerry Garcia. This was one of the Dead’s favorite stomping grounds, and there is a strong sense of history here for the band whose ouvre became a long anthem to a new culture. Complete with long jams and exceptional solos. It’s a difficult thing to speak of for some, who still get choked up about his passing, and it’s a bone of contention for others who would rather forget the whole thing, but for the rest of us, it’s a wedge in the consciousness to remind us of a latent possibility to make something better.