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ATTRACTIONS IN CORONADO and SAN DIEGO
Art for Wildlife Galleries was established in 1994 because of the love of, and a concern for animals. Although some of the works shown in the Gallery are very fine, the atmosphere is friendly. Over the years, they have placed many beautiful and carefully selected pieces—across all price ranges—in nice homes. Just a little “adoption” paperwork is required. Coronado Art Gallery Coronado Art Gallery is located in the heart of Coronado, blocks from the famous Hotel Del Coronado. The Gallery features work by the well-known artist Sue Tushingham McNary as well as works by Glenn Michael McNary and a representation of select artists. Oils, acrylics, etchings, photography, watercolors, glasswork and vintage memorabilia. Coronado Beach Historical Museum Housed within an 1898 Cape Cod-style home is the history of this charming island portrayed through historical photographs and artifacts. Visitors can see the step-by-step construction of the historic Hotel Del Coronado, Naval Air Station North Island, the ferryboats and the beachside summer “tent city” created by sugar magnate, John D. Spreckels. There is a small gift shop on the premises. Admission: $4.00 Adults. Gaslamp Square This downtown district is lit with mercury vapor lamps instead of flickering gas these days, only one of the many improvements to the historic area. Sprawling over 16 city blocks, the district is packed with trendy restaurants, interesting shopping, art galleries and beautifully restored Victorian-era buildings. Visitors will find a few buildings of San Diego’s Chinatown, an ornate double-towered building, which once served as a brothel, the charming Wyatt Earp shop and museum and dozens of nightclubs, bars and underground clubs. The Gondola Company The Gondola Company is your passport to Italy. Indulge in all the magic and tradition of Venice right in San Diego as you gently cruise in a private gondola through the canals of the Coronado Cays. Whether it’s a relaxing journey or a romantic adventure, each cruise is a truly memorable experience. Gondola cruises are approximately one hour in length. Each gondola can accommodate up to six passengers. Cruises include a complimentary appetizer or dessert plate. Guests may bring their own beverage and ice buckets, glassware and wine openers are supplied. Hotel Del Coronado Built in 1888, this world-famous all-wood Victorian beauty is worth a visit from all San Diego tourists. In the original building, no two rooms are alike but all are breathtaking and well appointed with antique furniture. There is dancing at the hotel on weekends. Popular with presidents, royalty and movie stars, rumor claims The "Del" is a favorite with ghosts, as well. The Landing Marketplace You’ll discover a charming collection of shops, art galleries, fine restaurants and fun eateries surrounded by tree lined walkways, swaying palms and sparkling ponds. You will find everything from gifts and memorabilia to seashells, sportswear, south-of-the-border collectibles, fine jewelry and holiday treasures at Coronado’s only year ‘round holiday shop! Grab a quick bite at a fun eatery. Rent a bicycle and pedal along winding waterfront bike paths. Cast your line off the fishing pier…or just relax, enjoy spectacular city views and watch the sailboats glide by! Museum of History and Art The Museum of History and Art contains four separate Museum galleries, each focused on a particular aspect of Coronado's unique past. From its early beginnings as a home to the La Jollan and Dieguito Native Americans to the luxury resort of today, you will find intriguing exhibits that capture the core of Coronado's history, highlighted by the Museum's fantastic collection of art, architectural elements, textiles, ephemera, and other memorabilia dating from before the turn-of-the-century. Old Town Trolley Tours Come along with San Diego's best tour conductors as they combine colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well-researched historical information into a fast moving two-hour narrative that's both entertaining and educational. See and Visit... Old Town State Park, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza, Coronado Island, Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Museum of Art, Natural History Museum, Aerospace Museum, Lindbergh Field, Naval Station San Diego, Balboa Park, El Prado, Heritage Park, Star of India, Whaley House... and much, much more! Seaport Village Seaport Village is built on landfill over Punta de los Muertos (Point of the Dead) where the Spanish expedition of 1782 buried those who had died of scurvy. In later years, it was a railroad yard where goods and other products were unloaded from ships and loaded aboard trains for shipment east. Seaport Village broke ground in 1978 and opened in 1980. Take a leisurely walk (10 minutes) from the Gaslamp Quarter and escape the madness of the city for awhile. Stroll down miles of cobblestone paths taking in the greenery, ponds and fountains as you make your way around 75 specialty shops, 13 eateries and four full-service restaurants. Unsurpassed views of the bay, its ships and the San Diego-Coronado Bridge surround the park. Complete with a carousel dating from the 1890s, this is a sight you will not want to miss. San Diego Air & Space Museum Aviation history is truly a remarkable story, and it all unfolds at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Your journey through the history of flight begins as you stand beneath a model of the Montgolfier brothers’ hot air balloon of 1783 – the first manned vehicle in recorded history to break the bonds of gravity and lift man above the earth. The International Aerospace Hall of Fame, the only one in the world, honors those men and women who have made a substantive contribution to the advance of the aerospace sciences. Exhibitry accompanying their portraits relates to the honorees and their accomplishments. Names, such as Lindbergh, Montgolfier, Earhart, Gagarin, and Armstrong are here, all a part of the saga of the continuing conquest of air and space. Rare specimens of aircraft suggest the excitement of air combat in the World War I Gallery. Marvel at the entertaining and dangerous antics of the barnstormers of the 1920s in the Golden Age of Flight Gallery. Mint condition aircraft in a mint condition museum - a Spitfire Mk. XVI, a Navy F6F Hellcat and an A-4 Skyhawk jet - these beautifully restored airplanes help you appreciate the increasingly complex technology represented in the classic military aircraft of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
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