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Opened in 1999, this Euro-infused theme park is the ultimate monument to the world s most famous plastic building blocks Three other enormously successful LEGOLANDs exist, in Germany, Denmark, and England, but this is the only one in America

The 2006 introduction of Pirate Shores four new fun water-play attractions consisting of a pirate ride equipped with water cannons designed to drench your friends and family in battle, a miniflume log ride, and two water-play structures invites guests to don sunscreen, bathing suits, flip-flops and a heck with it all, let s have some fun attitude Little kids, big kids, and parents alike can be seen cavorting and running for cover in this awfully damp section of the park Do yourself a favor and bring a change of clothes and towels for any member of your crew who ll be partaking and if you want to stay dry, stay far, far away Although the majority of rides (short on duration and thrills) and other playgrounds are strictly for kiddies or older kids who actually get a kick out of hanging with their younger sibs, the addition of minicoasters such as the Dragon and the LEGO Technic Test Track as well as Pirate Shores have been major turning points in entertaining the over-10 set Still, the admission price is hefty for what you get Most rides average a height minimum of 34 to 36 inches some go as high as 40 to 42 inches and, boy, are they strict One nifty touch is that many of the ride queues feature play areas where the younger set may indulge in Legomania while the parents wait in line much, much better than restraining a squirmy 2-year-old! The single best part, scale models of international landmarks (the Eiffel Tower, Sydney Opera House, and so on, all constructed out of real LEGO bricks), will appeal to grown-ups who don t mind just looking at stuff Although the official guidelines imply that the park is geared toward children of all ages, if you re traveling with a bunch of tweens who pride themselves on their newfound coolness, be forewarned that they may very well find it a snooze Still, with its fresh and yummy (although not inexpensive) food, LEGOLAND is a lovely place for parents to relax while the kiddies get tuckered out See map p 486 1 Lego Dr, Carlsbad (30 miles north of San Diego) % 877-534-6526 or 760-918-5346 wwwlegolandcacom To get there: I-5 north to Cannon Road exit east, following signs for Lego Drive Admission: $57 adults, $44 kids 3 12 and seniors but check the Web site for AAA discounts and other specials Preferred parking for Volvos (We aren t kidding) Open: Winter and off-season Mon, Thurs Sun 10 am 5 pm; summer and holidays daily with extended hours

Balboa Park is one of San Diego s must-see attractions Not only does it house the world-famous San Diego Zoo (see the preceding section), but this 1,200-acre verdant wonderland which bills itself as the largest urban cultural park in the country serves as the cultural and recreational heart of the city Spanish-Moorish buildings originally built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition house most of the city s museums, surrounded by a series of cultivated gardens, small forests, tropical oases, and shaded groves coaxed from a formerly scruffy brown canyon Lest it all sound too refined for you, the park boasts ample places to play, as well (see the Balboa Park Attractions map, p 516)

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Balboa Park Visitors Center 3 Botanical Building 2 Cassius Carter Centre Stage 5 Japanese Friendship Garden 8 Lowell Davies Festival Theater 5 Model Railroad Museum 6 Museum of Photographic Arts 6 Old Globe Theatre 5

Prado 3 Reuben H Fleet Science Center 7 San Diego Air & Space Museum 11 San Diego Automotive Museum 10 San Diego Museum of Art 4 San Diego Zoo 1 Spreckels Organ Pavilion 9