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Riverside Art Museum: Named Best Museum in the Inland Empire

Located in the historic Mission Inn district of downtown Riverside, the Riverside Art Museum is housed in a National Historic 1929 building.

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California Citrus State Historic Park

From the moment you arrive, the sweet scent of orange blossom fills the air offering a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life that surrounds this citrus preserve.

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The San Bernardino County Museum: hands-on fun for the whole fam

Founded in 1952, the San Bernardino County Museum features exhibits and collections in cultural and natural history.

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Castle Park: a fun filled day for the whole family

Castle Park features 24 acres of amusement park fun with four 18-hole golf courses, thrilling rides, a full arcade, magic show, Friday night concerts and in-park entertainment.

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Disneyland: The theme park that started it all!

“Here, age relives fond memories of the past, and here, youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future,” Walt Disney proclaimed of its industry-launching theme park, Disneyland. It continues to be so today.

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The Queen Mary: a richly historic experience

The Queen Mary, a retired ocean liner with a history rich in accomplishment, patronage and triumph exceeded industry standards as she sailed the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 until 1967.

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Aquarium of the Pacific: explore the underwater wonders of the P

Founded in 1998, the Aquarium of the Pacific is Southern California’s largest aquarium and the third largest cultural attraction in Los Angeles, welcoming more than 1.4 million visitors annually.

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Aquarium of the Pacific: A peek into the worlds largest ocean

A stunning collection of fish, sea mammals and plant life from around the great Pacific Ocean, the Aquarium of the Pacific features a collection of more than 12,500 animals representing over 650 different species.

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Harbor Breeze Cruises: book your adventure today

Founded by Dan Salas in 1990, Harbor Breeze Cruises has been providing public Whale Watching, Worldport, and charter cruises in the Long Beach and the surrounding areas for more than 20 years.

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Madame Tussauds Hollywood - Where the stars live forever!

Now at its ninth location around the world, Merlin Entertainment continued the 200-year tradition of showcasing the world’s notable stars when it opened Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum in August of 2009. The $55 million ...

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Farmers Market: a Los Angeles tradition for more than 70 years

In 1934 a group of farmers began an informal market in the empty lot at the corner of Third and Fairfax in Los Angeles that quickly became a hit and grew to the more than 100 shops that stands there today.

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Universal Studios Hollywood: Spot a star, watch a flick, take a

For visitors to Los Angeles who want to experience the ultimate in thrills, not to mention an iconic Southern California attraction, a day-long stopover to Universal Studios Hollywood is an absolute must.

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Museum of Tolerance: fostering acceptance through self explorati

Open since 1993, the Museum of Tolerance serves as a human rights and education center that is dedicated to providing a fully encompassing experience in which visitors can learn about the Holocaust from a historic and contemp ...

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LEGOLAND California: your LEGO adventure awaits

LEGOLAND California offers 128-acres of interactive family fun with attractions, rides, live shows, restaurants, shopping and beautiful landscapes decorated with LEGO structures small and large.

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Legoland California: This parks truly for the kids!

The only Lego-themed park in the United States, Legoland California in Carlsbad, an hour south of the Disneyland area of Anaheim, is truly a one-of-a-kind family adventure.

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The Getty Center: Leader in cultural and visual arts destination

Since opening its doors in 1997, the Getty Center has welcomed nearly 14 million visitors and become a leading cultural destination in Los Angeles.

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San Diego Zoo: where animal instincts run wild

The 100-acre, San Diego Zoo is home to over 4,000 rare and endangered animals from more than 800 species, and offers a botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants.

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San Diego Museum of Art: explore, learn and enjoy

In 1926, the San Diego Museum of Art opened its doors as the official fine arts gallery of San Diego, quickly building an expansive collection of American, European, Asian, Latin and Contemporary art.

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San Diego Natural History Museum: explore natures past

Established in 1874, the San Diego Natural History Museum is one of California’s oldest and most respected cultural and science institutions.

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Japanese Friendship Garden: Explore the tranquil harmony of a Ja

Located on 11 acres of serene land in San Diego, the Japanese Friendship Garden is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city Yokohama.

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U.S.S. Midway Museum: Visit the USAs longest serving aircraft c

The longest serving aircraft carrier in U.S. history is now an official Southern California museum! The largest ship in the world when commissioned in 1945, the U.S.S. Midway was retired in 1991. The decommissioned aircraft ...

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The New Children's Museum: contemporary art for all ages

Located in the beautiful downtown San Diego Marina District, the New Children’s Museum is a place where kids are encouraged to touch everything—to think, play and create.

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Coronado Historical Association Museum of History and Art

Explore the rich history of Coronado beginning in the early seventeenth century when the Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino caught sight of a group of islands seventeen miles off the coast of southern California and named th ...

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Pahrump Valley Winery raises the bar

The Loken’s became management consultants to the winery in 2003, then took ownership in 2005 and since have made major renovations. They’ve expanded the vineyard from 350 vines to its current 1,550 vines of Zinfandel and Syr ...

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Spring Mountain Ranch Combines History and Nature

The Las Vegas Strip offers a myriad of exciting things to do. But meanwhile, back at the ranch – Spring Mountain Ranch – there is a quieter kind of fun, one that involves history, theater, and the beauty of nature. Here “wild ...

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Blue Man Group: It's a blue world at the Venetian

Don't miss the wildly inventive entertainment that is the Blue Man Group. Their blend of comedy, music and multimedia extravaganzas — performed without uttering a word — will leave you speechless.

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Bette Midler: mega-fun in 'The Showgirl Must Go On'

Glamour, gold, girls, and gags are all part of the spectacle created exclusively for the 4,300-seat Colosseum at Caesars Palace in the marriage between Bette Midler and AEG Live. The Divine Miss M provides audiences with the ...

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Illusionist Lance Burton brings magic to all ages

Lance Burton was just 5 when a professional stage magician pulled silver dollars from behind the young boy’s ear, his nose, under his chin and out of thin air. Today Burton is an award-winning illusionist, and he's trying to ...

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Lion Habitat is true to MGM Grand's heritage

Just in case life has been too tame for you lately, you can get your lion’s share of excitement at the MGM Grand — where the Lion Habitat offers a rip-roaring good time right in the middle of the casino.

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Open Mic Cabaret offers dish off fresh, hot talent

On Monday nights, up-and-coming talent is on the menu at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro, thanks to Kelly Clinton’s Open Mic Cabaret.

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ElevenSpa offers oceans of luxury

When it comes to the ultimate in relaxation and Hollywood luxury, Las Vegas’ new ElevenSpa is prepared to take you from hair to eternity.

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Red Rock Canyon: a beautiful trip into the past

If you’re looking to get into the real rock scene in Las Vegas, then jump into the car and head out to spectacular Red Rock Canyon. A 20-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip, the towering sandstone bluffs are majestic to a f ...

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Shark Reef is taking a bite out of the visitor market

With all the attractions that come and go in Las Vegas, it's nice to know that there’s one in town that definitely has teeth -- and very sharp-serrated ones at that! Shark Reef Aquarium at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino is ...

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Minus 5 is a great place to chill out

It’s 94 degrees in Las Vegas. Do you know where your parka is? Actually, it's waiting for you inside Minus 5, the first permanent ice lounge in the United States. Located in Mandalay Place adjacent to Mandalay Bay, Minus 5 i ...

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'Lion King' roars at Mandalay Bay Theatre

If you’re looking to take a walk on the wild while in Las Vegas, you might want to saunter over to Mandalay Bay, which is about to unleash a “mane” event of large proportions: “The Lion King” will officially debut there on Ma ...

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Dive with Sharks: an experience with real teeth

Just when you thought it was safe to back into the water ... Mandalay Bay gives its guests the opportunity to swim with sharks at the Shark Reef Aquarium. The depth-defying experience is courtesy of the property’s new Dive ...

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Hotel 32 gives the celebrity treatment to all

If you have Nintendo Wii wishes and 12-pillow dreams, the exclusive new boutique Hotel32 on the top floor of the Monte Carlo allows you to live the lifestyle of the rich and famous -- beginning at $250 a night.

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Madame et Monsieur trims the fat

For many of us, exercising is something that we have to fight with ourselves to do, even though we know that it helps us maintain a healthy and fit body. But one innovative Las Vegas salon, Madame et Monsieur, has proven that ...

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Four Seasons Dental Spa offers dentistry with a difference

For most of us, going to the dentist immediately evokes that four-letter “f” word – fear. Now a dental office with all “the Wright stuff” is looking to wash away that sentiment by putting their money where your mouth is. ...

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After four decades, bullfighting returns to Las Vegas

For the first time since 1965, bullfighting is returning to Las Vegas in commemoration of Mexican Independence Day.

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Composer gives 'Praise' at the South Point

It's not often that you can get religion while you’re in Las Vegas, but Larry Hart's Praise concert at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa offers just that opportunity.

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The Venetian is playing it to the bone with an unusual auction

The Venetian is boning up for one of the most unusual auctions ever – the offering of one of the largest known Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons ever discovered. International auctioneers Bonhams & Butterfields will offer the sp ...

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Sevilla: A Spanish tradition of flavors and dancing

Open since 1987, Sevilla began as a small tapas bar and quickly became a popular Spanish restaurant.

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Truluck's: A luxury dining experience

Renowned for their dedication to the freshest seafood, Truluck’s owns and operates a fleet of 16 crabbing boats on the Isle of Capri just outside of Naples, Florida.

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CUT at the Palazzo: one of nation's best

Wolfgang Puck opened Spago at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in 1992, launching fine dining in Las Vegas. The internationally recognized master chef's steakhouse at the Palazzo has been named one of the three best in the n ...

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T&T at the Luxor is a burst of Mexican culture

If a fiesta is more your style than a siesta, head on over to T&T (Tacos and Tequila) where a high-energy atmosphere and true Mexicana style are shaking things up nightly at the Luxor. Blending modern and traditional Mexican ...

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Aureole's Wine Tower is so high you'll see Wine Angels

When it comes to wine, Aureole's award-winning collection (re “Wine Spectator” magazine) and service is definitely one for the book. In this case, it's the innovative electric hand-held touch screen computer eWinebook that th ...

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Brio Tuscan Grille adds life to Town Square

Brio Tuscan Grille’s philosophy? “To eat well is to live well.” And this restaurant well lives up to that motto, bringing the delights of a Tuscan country villa to Town Square Las Vegas.

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California Pizza Kitchen offers a full plate of California culin

The word “lawyer” doesn’t generally conjure up images of people licking their lips with glee but when attorneys Rick Rosenfeld and Larry Flax traded in the courtroom for the dining room on March 27, 1985, their desire to serv ...

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Wine Tasting and small plates are a match for customers at Terra

It has long been said that good things come in small packages. Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson is proving it with its new wine-by-the-once program that pairs wine tasting with its new Small Plates Menu in the Terra Ver ...

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