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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- September 24, 2007
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California's second largest city and the United States'
seventh largest, San Diego covers 4,200 square miles of fun, fun, fun! San
Diego is known for its near-idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and
dazzling array of world-class family attractions, offering visitors from
around the world an array of things to do.
San Diego's arts and culture scene is making a name for
itself as well. Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the U.S.
features 15 museums, numerous art galleries, beautiful gardens, the Tony
Award-winning Globe Theaters and world-famous San Diego Zoo. San Diego ranks
#1 as Favorite Family Vacation Destination.
Median income -- $45,733
Median house value -- $233,100
For more information visit www.sandiego.org
or call 619-232-3101.
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| The Top 12 Attractions
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| San Diego Zoo 1-800-628-3066
Perhaps one of the best known zoos in all
the world, the San Diego Zoo features 4,000 rare and endangered birds,
mammals and reptiles alongside 6,500 varieties of exotic plants. |
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| San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park
619-718-3000
A 2,200-acre exotic animal and botanical
reserve dedicated to the preservation and protection of endangered
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| SeaWorld San Diego
1-800-380-3203
This 189-acre marine life park is the home
of Shamu the killer whale. Journey to Atlantis alongside the marine
habitats, aquariums, shows and new attractions opening every year. |
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| Belmont Park 858-228-9310
The newest ride is the Beach Blaster, a
thrill ride which swings daring riders suspended from their seats into the
sky while swirling them in a frenzy of excitement with upside-down sky
views. Dine, play or romance at California's great beachside amusement
park. |
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| Quail Botanical Gardens
760-436-3036
20 miles north of downtown San Diego, Quail
Botanical Gardens offers scenic walks through its many unusual plant
collections. |
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| Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
619-238-1233
Here you can see more than 100 interactive
science exhibits and an IMAX Dome Theater, featuring films and planetarium
shows. |
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| San Diego Coaster Company
858-488-1549
Ride the historic Giant Dipper Roller
Coaster, Tilt-a-Whirl, Bumper Cars and more. |
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| U.S. Olympic Training Center
1-888-OLY-TOUR
A United States Olympic Committee facility
for Olympic-caliber athletes that provides free tours daily. |
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| Universal Studios Hollywood
1-800-UNIVERSAL
Where great moments from movies and
television come to life, putting you in the middle of all the excitement. |
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| Cabrillo National Monument
619-557-5450
This monument honors Juan Cabrillo's
landing in San Diego in 1542. While soaking up the history, keep your eyes
peeled for whales. The Monument is a popular whale-watching spot. |
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| Gaslamp Quarter 619-233-5227
The Gaslamp Quarter is a renovated historic
district downtown offering 60+ restaurants, galleries and jazz bars. |
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| Horton Plaza 1-800-214-SHOP
Seven city blocks of shopping, dining and
entertainment opportunities on multiple levels. |
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