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9 Amazing Things to Do in Balboa Park, San Diego

Vinam Pachkhede
With tons of activities and points to visit, 24 hrs would be less to explore the Balboa Park. The numerous activity centers, museums and the beautiful architecture make it the perfect recreational center for your family.

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Botanical Garden

The beautiful lily pond, the wooden lath structure housing around 2,100 exotic species, the fragrance of herbs and flowers will surely imbibe positive vibes in you.

Prado Restaurant

Located in the House of Hospitality, the restaurant offers charming indoor and outdoor dining. Relish the diverse cuisine at this award-winning restaurant.

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Balboa Park Carousel and Railroad

Experience the joy and fun of a ride on the 1910 Balboa Park Carousel, one of the last in the world to still offer a ring grab. Also, don't miss the open-air miniature railroad, operated by the San Diego Zoo, that takes a 3-minute ride around a portion of Balboa Park.

Spanish Village Art Center

Check out the art galleries and studios here displaying paintings, weaved baskets, jewelry, mixed media arts, etc.

Natural History Museum

Discover the rich fossil history at the second oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi. The museum aims at promoting an understanding of the diversity and evolution of the Southern California and Baja California.

Lawn Bowling Green

Get some bowling lessons and witness a fun-filled tournament at the park’s bowling club that is organized year round since 1931.

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Museum of Man

A museum of anthropology, it aims to inspire human connections by exploring the human experience from multicultural perspectives. From cannibals and beer history, to living with animals, there’s always something new and fun to explore here!

House of Pacific Relations International Cottages

Representing 32 cultures, this complex of cottages promotes multicultural goodwill and understanding through educational and cultural events. Visit this consortium and meet people from different countries and get to know more about their culture.

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

The world's largest operating model railroad museum, it features Toy Train Gallery and aims to research, collect, preserve, and present the heritage of American railroading with scale models.