In this topsy-turvy mini-metropolis, kiddos can traipse through Mickey and Minnie’s houses and dozens of storefronts with activities, character meet-and-greets and tame rides for the pre-school set.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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What started as a simple berry farm is now a sprawling 160-acre operation with rides, live shows and lovable Peanuts characters roaming the grounds. Knott…
26.14 MILES
Famous for its swallows that fly back to town every year on March 19 (though sometimes they’re just a bit early), San Juan Capistrano is home to the …
Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
24.32 MILES
One of the most delightful, inspirational spots in LA, the Huntington is rightly a highlight of any trip to California thanks to a world-class mix of art,…
25.21 MILES
From the instant it opened in September 2015, the Broad (rhymes with 'road') became a must-visit for contemporary-art fans. It houses the world-class…
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
25.15 MILES
LA is unlike any other city, and this cathedral is unlike any other cathedral. Seat of the US's largest Roman Catholic archdiocese (some five million…
4.61 MILES
From its stately, Spanish Colonial–style shell, the Bowers Museum explodes onto the scene every year or so with remarkable exhibits that remind LA-centric…
20.41 MILES
The three 'Gothic' spires of the fabulous Watts Towers rank among the world’s greatest monuments of folk art. In 1921 Italian immigrant Simon Rodia set…
25.22 MILES
A molten blend of steel, music and psychedelic architecture, this iconic concert venue is the home base of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, but has also…
Nearby Disneyland Resort attractions
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An iconic Disneyland attraction (for better or for worse), this indoor boat ride takes you past hundreds of audio-animatronic children from different…
0.11 MILES
The swirling teacups on this classic ride have entertained generations of kids.
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This old-school attraction is inspired by Mr Toad of The Wind in the Willows fame. It's a loopy jaunt in an open-air jalopy through London.
0.12 MILES
Younger kids love taking a spin around this old-time merry-go-round. Choose from 68 wooden horses or a chariot to ride, to the music of a classic carnival…
0.14 MILES
This steel-frame roller coaster mimics a bobsled ride down a mountain.
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Fantasyland is filled with the characters of classic children’s stories. If you only see one attraction here, visit it’s a small world, a boat ride past…
7. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
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Inspired by mining during the gold rush era, this train-style roller coaster takes you through Big Thunder ghost town, under waterfalls, escaping a…
0.16 MILES
At the far end of Main Street USA, Sleeping Beauty Castle is an obligatory photo op and most recognizable landmark. Its towering blue turrets, loosely…