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San Diego

 
Frommer's Guide
INTRODUCTION
GETTING TO KNOW
DINING
ATTRACTIONS
Suggested Itineraries
Special-Interest Sightseeing
Downtown
In Balboa Park
Especially for Kids
Free
The Three Major Animal Parks
Coronado
Exploring the Old Town
La Jolla
Mission Bay & the Beaches
NIGHTLIFE
SHOPPING
WALKING TOURS
ACTIVE PURSUITS
SPECTATOR SPORTS
FEATURES AND EVENTS
ATTRACTION Frommer
San Diego Historical Society Museum

A good place to start if you are a newcomer to San Diego, the recently remodeled museum offers permanent and changing exhibits on topics related to the history of the region, from pioneer outposts in the 1800s to the present day. Many of the museum's photographs depict Balboa Park and the growth of the city. Plan to spend about 30 to 45 minutes here. Docent tours are available; call tel. 619/232-6203, ext. 117, for information and reservations. Books about San Diego's history are available in the gift shop, and the research library downstairs is open Thursday through Saturday.

1649 El Prado.Phone: 619/232-6203.Open: Tues-Sun 10am-4:30pm.Admission $5 adults, $4 students, seniors and military with ID, $2 children 6-12, free for children 5 and under. Free 2nd Tues of each month.Bus: 7 or 7A/B.


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