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Balboa Park
Home to San Diego's Best Museums and More
Balboa Park is the nation’s largest urban cultural park and a must-see during your visit to San Diego. Whether you visit the World Famous San Diego Zoo, a beautiful garden, or one of the 15 major museums, your family will love Balboa Park!
What’s there to see at once you get there? Here’s a list of our top 5 favorites for the family:
1. San Diego Zoo
2. San Diego Model Railroad Museum
3. San Diego Air and Space Museum
4. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
5. Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
Of course if you have an avid sports fan, you’ll want to visit the San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum. Did you know it’s the largest multi-sport museum in America?
Car buffs (young and old) will enjoy walking through the nearby San Diego Automotive Museum. You’ll find more than 80 historic autos and motorcycles.
Take your dinosaur lover to the San Diego Natural History Museum. Your kids will be encouraged to take a closer look at nature through exhibits and education.
The beauty of Balboa Park is found in her gardens and stunning Spanish Revival architecture. Try walking through the Japanese Friendship Garden to unwind, or stop inside the Botanical Building to smell the roses (and other unusual varieties of foliage like mint and even chocolate!).
Other great experiences for kids include the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater,
Spanish Village Art Center and
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet.

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