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Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Yosemite National Park, California
Few things will make a child -- or grown-ups, for that matter -- feel as miniature as standing next to one of these trees. Many of the massive, ancient sequoias in...
Forest
Musée Méchanique
San Francisco, California
A part of Fisherman's Wharf, a walk into the Musée Mécanique (French for "mechanical museum") is like taking a step back in time before video games, iPods, and other means...
Special Collection
Museum of the American West
Los Angeles, California
Does your kid have a thing for cowboys? Then this should be a definite stop on your itinerary. Since the museum was founded by former Western star Gene Autry, there's...
History Museum
Nature Center at Happy Isles
Yosemite National Park, California
If you're visiting Yosemite in summer, the Nature Center at Happy Isles is a must-do. (It's also open on some weekends in spring and fall.) There are lots of...
Science & Nature Museum
Olvera Street
Los Angeles, California
Originally a pueblo built by the founders of Los Angeles, Olvera Street is considered the birthplace of the City of Angels. Today it is one...
Historical Landmark
Neighborhood
Bazaar
Ethnic Store
Once Upon a Time -- The Disney Princess Shoppe
Disneyland®
Judging by the diminutively sized dresses on the hangers, this smorgasbord of princess wear is supposed to be for kids, but even grown-ups get caught up in the fantasy...
Boutique
Pier 39
San Francisco, California
Pier 39 is one of those tourist traps that locals love to hate -- except we, too, go there to see our beloved sea lions. They sprawl -- and brawl, and bark...
Historical Landmark
Aquarium
Boutique
The Pioneer Yosemite History Center
Yosemite National Park, California
Young history buffs will have a great time walking around this collection of old buildings -- cabins, a horse stable, and a covered bridge -- that date back more than 100 years...
History Museum
Red and White Fleet
San Francisco, California
Early San Francisco residents arriving by boat first saw the city from the water, and the view has continued to stun visitors ever since. The standard one-hour tour takes...
Boat Ride
Boat Tour
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
San Diego, California
Over 100 hands-on exhibits, many of them with the motto "do touch!," make this science center an exciting place for kids and fun for the whole family. Rotating exhibits...
Science & Nature Museum
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