Travel Guide with Fun Things to Do in Anaheim
Since 1955, Orange County has been home to a very famous Mouse. Disneyland® Park,
Mickey Mouse’s kingdom and the crowning jewel of Walt Disney’s marketing vision,
entertains millions of visitors each year and is one of the most well-known
landmarks of Southern California. The park encompasses more than 60 major rides,
50 shops and 30 restaurants divided among eight themed lands. New innovations
like the "FastPass" system helps keep waiting in line to a minimum.
Disney’s California Adventure® Park just might
be the second happiest place on earth. Located directly across from Disneyland® Park, Disney's California Adventure® Park squeezes a sampling of the Golden State’s major attractions
like Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, Gold Rush country and others, into 55 acres
of thrill rides, exhibits, shops, dining and other entertainment. Disney's California
Adventure® Park newest ride and attraction is The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror,
an eerie trip through a haunted hotel with a 130 ft. drop at the end of it all.
Downtown Disney® District
Downtown Disney® District is a 300,000 sq. ft. dining/shopping/entertainment promenade. It features such flagship
entertainment facilities as a House of Blues®, a 12-screen movie theater and an ESPN Zone®. There
are also 15 shops (including the inevitable, and massive, World of Disney Store®), seven full-service restaurants,
and an open-air bar. It’s a fun place to relax after a busy day at the theme parks.
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim first became a meetings and conventions destination in 1967 with the
construction of the domed Arena which stands on Katella Avenue. Since those
early days, the Anaheim
Convention Center has gone through three major expansion projects plus several
cosmetic renovations to update the Center. Each expansion added another major
exhibit hall plus meeting space. The recently completed expansion is a complete
transformation of the Anaheim Convention Center structure and surrounding campus.
Angels Stadium
Angels Stadium is home to the 2002 World Champion Anaheim Angels. The stadium
was renovated at a total cost estimated at $100 million and the project was
completed in time for the Anaheim Angels’ Opening Day, April 1, 1998. Angels
Stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 45,050 and benefits from
the beautiful Orange County weather.
Honda Center
As one of Southern California’s premier entertainment and sports venue, Honda
Center hosts a variety of first-class events each year including concerts,
sporting events and family shows. The 650,000 sq. ft. arena is home to the NHL
Anaheim Ducks as well as the prestigious John R. Wooden Classic. Annual events
include the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the World Wrestling Entertainment
and the Harlem Globetrotters.
Knott’s Berry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm, America’s oldest and twelfth most-visited amusement park,
re-creates the atmosphere of the Old West in six themed areas including Ghost
Town, Fiesta Village, Wild Water Wilderness, Indian Trails, The Boardwalk and
Camp Snoopy. In all, Knott’s Theme Park features 160 acres of wild rides, live
shows and family attractions and is open every day of the year except Christmas.
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