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Anaheim, California Attractions
Crystal Cathedral
13280 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove CA 92840; Tel. 714.791.4069
Renowned architect Philip Johnson designerd one of Southern California's, and the world's for that matter, most beautiful structural odes to religion. The cathedral is shaped like a four-pointed star, with over 10,000 panes of glass covering the labrinthine and opalescent facade. Glinting under the Southern California sun, the Crystal Cathedral is quite a brilliant site, denomination aside. (Review by Erica Pedersen)
Disney's California Adventure
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802; 714.781.4565
Disney's newest edition, a theme park based around California smack dab next to Disneyland, hasn't really caught on with natives or tourists. The good news is that this means few lines and a swift trip through this Tragic Kingdom. The attractions worth visiting are: Paradise Pier, a recreation of a beachside boardwalk with a screaming coaster, Ferris wheel, and arcade games; Grizzly River Run, a water romp down a bear-shaped mountain; and an "Aladdin" stage show that's a hoot (except for a required parking-lot wait that's almost as long as the show's 45-minute running time). The acclaimed Electric Parade, which for years turned on visitors at Disneyland, has re-ignited here every evening.
Disneyland
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802; Tel: 714.781.4565
The Granddaddy of all amusement parks still packs them in--and that's the problem. But despite the crowds, the great rides--Pirates of the Caribbean, The Matterhorn, Splash Mountain, The Haunted House, It's a Small World--still make it worth an annual trip. Even Space Mountain, built in the late 1950s to imagine 2050, has gotten an update. It's still a magical place, just try to do it on a weekday or during off-season, otherwise, the lines are eternal. Tip: to get a good meal, make reservations in advance at the Blue Bayou, which has the best food at the park. Ask for a table near the water overlooking the faux lightning bugs. Seriously.
Downtown Disney District
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802; Tel: 714.781.4565
The Downtown Disney District is like a hipper version of Disneyland's Main Street, catering to young urbanites and jaded 30-something professionals that still want some of that Disney magic. Party hearty at the House of Blues, dine on spicy food Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, catch a first-run movie at the AMC, or step into the ultimate sports bar, done as only Disney could do it, with over 200 television sets. The Downtown Disney District still has vestiges of Disney-ness; there's a stop along the strip for the "Build-a-Bear-Workshop." (Review by Erica Pedersen)
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620; Tel: 714.220.5200
This aging theme park draws a smattering of people, but it has a bit of charm. Long overshadowed by its behemoth neighbor Disneyland, it's like a County Fair set in a Ghost Town. The "Snoopy On Ice" show is a big draw here, and there is also an attempt to update things with an Extreme Sports demonstration. If you want a low-impact theme park, head to the Farm.
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