Tuesday, June 21, 2011

The Strange and Beautiful State of California

California, perhaps best known for its movie stars and bright lights, but there are many other interesting and unusual aspects of California is worth checking out. Here are ten unique places worth visiting.

Where Buffalo Roam - Catalina Island

Catalina Island is a nice little holiday paradise that boasts a flock of over 200 bizona.Životinje range free in the middle of the island, where you can visit by taking a tour bus in the desert. Interestingly, Buffalo was imported to the island of Catalina in 1920, when the film titled "Vanishing American ".

Digging for Gold - Kennedy Mine - Jackson, California

At 5912 meters, Kennedy Mine was one of the deepest gold mines in the world. Its deposits were taken from 1860-1942 and produced more than $ 34 million worth of gold. Visitors are invited to join a 1 ½ hour tour of the surface structure of the mine.

toy in the magnificent proportions - Legoland - Carlsbad,

California All of us have a little child who lurk in the adult masks that we present. Legoland is the ideal place to let the inner child in the study. What could be more fun than the enjoyment of 15,000 Lego constructs, 50 wild rides, and seeing his childhood toy in its full glory?

The largest tree in the world - General Sherman Tree - Sequoia National Park

with a diameter of 36.5, "General Sherman Tree is the largest tree in the world (by volume). This is just one of several giant sequoia trees in Sequoia National Park. These larger trees are believed to be 1000 - 2000.

National monument on wheels - San Francisco's cable cars

Inspired to prevent further tragedy after watching the terrible horse and cart accident at San Francisco's steep streets, Andrew Smith Hallidie built a series of lifts to safely transport people and goods throughout grad.Tri cable car routes are still in operation and visitors are welcome to learn more about them at the Cable Car Barn and Technology.

Haunted Hotel - Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

This famous hotel is said to be haunted by some Hollywood's most interesting celebrities. Report on the trumpet playing in the room 928 musical style attribute Montgomery Clift. Marilyn Monroe, who once lived in a hotel, apparently haunted mirror in the hotel lobby, and is seen dancing in the banqueting hall of the hotel.

village of bottles - Simi Valley, California

Built Grandma Prisbrey, Bottle Village began as a home designed to display her extensive collection of pencil. They have no money to buy a traditional building supplies, Grandma Prisbrey went to the landfill and collected bottles that now form the walls of structures in the village. While the village was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1994, visitors can still tour the village to make the appointment.

World's Largest Pez - Burlingame Museum of Pez memorabilia

from the original Austrian invention peppermint flavored candies, to be popularly known fruit-flavored candies in colorful ribbons, Burlingame Museum of Pez memorabilia showcases the history and development of pez candy. In addition to showing Pez all shapes and sizes, the museum opened Classic Toy Museum in 2004.

shoe store in a Shoe? - Bakersfield, California

Built in 1947, 30 'long, 20' tall shoe is proud of Chester Avenue, where it clearly announces its business as a shoe repair shop. Together with a 50 'long cable ties, this unusual store is worth taking a moment to stop for a photograph.

Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

a great blend of all colors and shapes to grow in the mountainous heap of creative folk art of Leonard Knight. Salvation Mountain began as a simple homage to God, but it quickly grew. Now 18 years in the making of his creation, the knight lives in the village in his small cabin, built on the back of the 1930 vintage pickup truck. Visitors are welcome to climb the stairs built into the building to get a better view of the Knight of creation.

There are many other interesting and unique things to see in California. Be sure to use the many websites available to help you plan to travel through the country to discover the many wonders of California.

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