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Living Desert Zoo
Palm Springs, California
Discover some of the wondrous plants and animals that make their homes in deserts in North America, Mexico, and Africa at this combination zoo and botanical garden. Animal lovers will marvel at the creatures in the Africa section....
Zoo
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
Disneyland
Join Mike and Sulley as they try to return Boo to her bedroom, while keeping her safe from Randall Boggs and the Child Detection Agency. ...
Amusement Park
Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
Disneyland
A raft trip across the Rivers of America leads you to an island of pirate hideouts, hidden treasure, ghost pirates and ancient curses. There are also lots of dirt trails, inclines, drops and narrow passages, so be prepared for mayhem. ...
Amusement Park
Mark Twain Riverboat
Disneyland
Time on the deck of the paddle-wheeled Mark Twain is a nice, lazy respite from all the excitement "on the mainland." You'll see New Orleans Square, Critter Country and Tom Sawyer Island from a different perspective. ...
Boat Tour
Mickey's House and Meet Mickey
Disneyland
See how Mickey lives as you wander through tidy cottage, filled with artifacts from his long life and career. Visit the set of one of his famous cartoons, then, as a finale, meet Mickey himself in person....
Amusement Park
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite National Park, California
One fact alone should impress most kids: Yosemite Falls, with its 2,425-foot drop, is the tallest waterfall in North America, and the fifth tallest in the world. The hike...
Hiking
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
Los Angeles, California
While this former estate of a railway magnate has a world-class manuscript and art collection, your kids will probably prefer to stay outdoors in the botanical gardens -- a vast...
Garden
Art Museum
Palace of Fine Arts
San Francisco, California
Built for the 1915 World's Fair and never dismantled, the Palace of Fine Arts is a beloved San Francisco landmark. Hosting various cultural events inside, the Palace grounds are also...
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Amphitheater
Cabrillo National Monument
San Diego, California
Worth visiting for the drive alone, the Cabrillo National Monument has such sweeping views of San Diego that on a clear day you can see all the way from Mexico....
Historical Landmark
Hiking
El Capitan
Yosemite National Park, California
El Capitan, a slab of granite 3,000-foot high, is probably the most famous rock-climbing site in the world. Undoubtedly, this is no amateur activity, but the kids can...
Hiking
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