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Southwest II

A trip from July 14, 2009 to August 09, 2009, travelling to Tucson, San Diego, Coronado, san diego …
A four week tour of the southwest.
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07/14/2009 to 08/09/2009
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Tue 07/14/09 (day 1) - Tucson

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City
Tucson, AZ, United States
Tue Jul 14 12:00am
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Flt 341 9:55 Tampa Ar Denver 11:35

Flt 3570 2:15 Denver Ar Tucson 3:15
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Wed 07/15/09 (day 2) - San Diego, Coronado

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Near the man-made islands of Mission Bay, this beach runs along Mission Boulevard and boasts a fabulous boardwalk. O …
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Mission Blvd & Portsmouth Ct
San Diego, CA 92109
United States
+1 619 235 1169
Wed Jul 15 1:30pm - Wed Jul 15 2:30pm
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Mission Beach

Surfers at Mission Beach
The beach 'n' bay squeeze play
Mission Beach is the closest thing in San Diego to classic East Coast beaches like Atlantic City and Coney Island. At one time, it was a thriving summer circus of vacation rentals, carnival games and other seaside concessions. Over the years, bungalows have been turned into condos and hot dog stands have been replaced by hot night clubs, but the circus is clearly in town to stay. Expect to find all kinds of free-spirited folk, sporting all kinds of styles - from dreadlocks to designer jeans - and styling all kinds of sports - skating, skateboarding, surfing and cycling. But that's only one side of the Mission Beach story. A stone's throw from the beach, on the Mission Bay side, you'll find middle-age professionals out for a run, kids learning to sail at the Aquatic Center, and families picnicking on the grass.

North Mission Beach from Pacific Beach Drive south to the Roller Coaster is predominantly residential, with funky apartments along the beach and, out on the main drag, funkier clothing stores, smoothie bars and head shops. Many locals here forego material pleasures for the opportunity to live at the beach and revel in the carefree joys of youth. So relax, join the party and understand that in M.B. a torn thrift shop sofa serving as patio furniture is no eyesore, but a proud declaration of independence.

Most of the action centers around Belmont Park at the intersection of Mission Blvd. and West Mission Bay Drive where you can ride the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster, or rent a set of rollerblades to ride up and down the boardwalk. This is where all walks of life all go out for a walk, a ride, a roll, a stroll, a surf, a beer or a bite to eat - or simply to watch other people out doing their thing. Rock on.

South Mission Beach offers the same scene and scenery found in North Mission, but the pace slows as you continue south, until you reach the end of the boardwalk, the end of the beach, and the end of the road at South Mission Beach Park. Here fishermen cast their lines off the jetty and watch the boats pass in and out through the Harbor Channel. You'd never know it to look, but a half-mile off the coast are a series of shipwrecks, placed here to create an artificial reef and a diver's Disneyland.


Directions
From the 5 FWY take Garnet Avenue west to Mission Blvd. south. Alternatively, take Sea World Drive to West Mission Bay Drive to the roller coaster. The city bus runs right through Mission Beach, call San Diego transit at 619-233-3004 for routes and schedules.


Offerings
On the beach side, miles of bustling boardwalk with lifeguard and bathroom outposts. On the bayside, quiet coves and pedestrian paths. Down the middle, takeout food and liquor stores, carnival rides, surf shops and beach bars. For info call 619-221-8899, or check out our listing for Mission Bay on this website.


Considerations
Don't count on finding parking on any of Mission Beach's narrow and densely inhabited residential streets and, if you do, check the signs before you count yourself lucky. Slightly better odds can be had at the public lots around Belmont Park, Santa Clara Point and South Mission Beach Park. A good place to visit by bus or bike. Alcohol is not permitted on the beach. No alcohol anytime on boardwalks, in parking lots, or at Santa Clara Point. Mission Beach may give youngsters a lot to wonder about, and parents a lot to worry about...
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Connected by a thin sandy strip of land to the mainland, Coronado is technically not an island at all, but the islan …
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Coronado Island
Across the bridge from downtown
Coronado, CA 92118
United States
+1 619 522 7300
Wed Jul 15 7:30pm - Wed Jul 15 8:00pm
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Restaurant
4201 30th st
san diego, ca 92104
619-282-6044
Wed Jul 15 8:15pm - Wed Jul 15 9:15pm
Notes
#03 GOOD OLD PLAIN lean Angus Beef Hamburger 4.99

#08 CheeeeeeeeeeSeeeeeeeey Burger.......................... Swiss Cheese 5.49
#09 CheeeeeeeeeeSeeeeeeeey Burger.......................... Cheddar Cheese 5.49
#10 CheeeeeeeeeeSeeeeeeeey Burger.......................... Pepper Jack 5.49

#11 NACHO Burger with Potato Patty, sauteed Jalapenos and Nacho Cheese 6.49

#14 Hamburgeeerrrr FRANCAISE with melted Brie Cheese 6.49

#15 ALOHA Burger with Pineapple, Teriyaki Sauce and Swiss Cheese 6.49

#16 Hamburger DANSK with crumbled Blue Cheese 6.49

#17 Hamburger CROATIA with roasted Bell Pepper
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This property is located in Del Mar Heights, approximately 18 miles from San Diego International Lindbergh Field …
Hotel
Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar
11920 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
United States
858-792-5557
Wed Jul 15 9:45pm - Thu Jul 16 7:00am
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Thu 07/16/09 (day 3) - La Jolla, San Diego, Los Angeles, Venice, Valencia

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Originally designed as a safe place for children to wade, this pool is now a haven for sunbathing seals. As the seal …
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Children's Pool Beach
850 Coast Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037-4254
United States
+1 858 221 8884
Thu Jul 16 7:30am - Thu Jul 16 8:00am
Notes
The Children's Pool (850 Coast Boulevard), also known as the Casa, is a small beach partially protected by a seawall. The original intention was to create a fully protected swimming area, but sand has filled in much of the area inside the wall. This is a very picturesque beach with a panoramic view. During much of the year, seals and sea lions are present on or near the beach and a reserve for these marine mammals, called Seal Rock, is just offshore.

The Children's Pool, is within a short walk of the commercial area of the community of La Jolla. Grassy park areas can be found a short distance to the north and south. Several small beaches are nearby including Wipeout Beach to the south and Shell Beach to the north.

This is a popular beach for scuba divers because of the reefs just offshore. These same reefs can create very strong currents and other hazards, particularly in high surf conditions.
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Part of the National Park Service, Cabrillo National Monument and Point Loma Lighthouse offers a breathtaking 360-de …
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Cabrillo National Monument and Point Loma Lighthouse
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
San Diego, CA 92106-3601
United States
+1 619 557 5450
Thu Jul 16 8:30am - Thu Jul 16 9:30am
Notes
Open Hours
Daily 9a-5:15p
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Venture beyond the ocean's surface at Sea World San Diego. Get close enough to touch a dolphin's fin, stare down a s …
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SeaWorld Adventure Park
500 Sea World Dr
San Diego, CA 92109-7904
United States
+1 800 257 4268
Thu Jul 16 9:00am - Thu Jul 16 2:00pm
Notes
Single Day Admission
One phenomenal adventure park — One phenomenal day


Ages 10 $65

Ages 3-9 $55
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Once upon a time, Rancho La Brea was only a Mexican land grant. Now a park, the tar pits have been the world's riche …
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5801 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036-4539
United States
+1 323 934 7243
Thu Jul 16 4:15pm - Thu Jul 16 5:00pm
Notes
Hours/Admissions:

Open 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Daily

Admission Prices:

Adults: $7.00
Seniors 62 and older and Students with I.D.: $4.50

Youths 13-17 years old: $4.50
Children 5-12 years old: $2.00
Members and Children under 5: Free

Museum Parking:

$6.00 with Page Museum validation (Page Museum parking lot only)
$8.00 without Page Museum validation


Be sure to bring your parking ticket into the museum to receive your validation.

Important Note About Parking:

If you choose street parking over the museum lot, please read all parking signs carefully, as restrictions apply. Most importantly, DO NOT PARK ALONG WILSHIRE BOULEVARD between the hours of 7-9am and 4-7pm (Monday - Friday) or your car will be ticketed and towed. This applies even if you are parked at a meter.
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Restaurant
444 Lincoln Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
310-396-7675
Thu Jul 16 8:00pm - Thu Jul 16 9:00pm
Notes
“Suicide King” – Beef, Pork, or Shrimp (1.50 extra) on cornbread with cotija cheese and slaw ......... $7.95
Platte rs
(served w/ 2 fixins
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25000 points free breakfast
Hotel
28508 Westinghouse Place
Valencia, ca 91355
661-257.3111
Thu Jul 16 10:00pm - Fri Jul 17 7:30am
Fri Jul 17 7:00pm - Sat Jul 18 8:00am
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Fri 07/17/09 (day 4) - Valencia

Six Flags Magic Mountain 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway Valencia, CA 91355
Entertainment
26101 Magic Magic Mountain Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
661-255-4100
Fri Jul 17 12:30pm - Fri Jul 17 5:30pm
Notes
Batman The Ride 54" MAX Gotham City Backlot Yes
Batman The Ride combines state-of-the-art thrill ride technology with Batman movie magic.
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Superman The Escape 48" MODERATE Samurai Summit
Live the legend of DC Comics’ Superman by accelerating from 0 to 100 mph in seven seconds before shooting straight up a 41-story tower.
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Atom Smasher 42" MODERATE Gotham City Backlot
For a smashing good time, take a spin on this whirling, twirling ride that puts you on the edge of your seat.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Buccaneer None w/ adult MODERATE Colossus County Fair
Ahoy, maties. Climb aboard this wacky pirate ship run amok. 42" min. to ride alone, no height min. with adult.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Canyon Blaster 33" w/adult MILD BUGS BUNNY World
Here’s a blast for the whole family. Enjoy a thrilling roller coaster designed for you and the little ones to enjoy together. 33" min. w/adult. 36" min. to ride alone.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Colossus 48" MODERATE Colossus County Fair Yes
For a colossal good time, think big. Take a giant ride on a classic dual track wooden coaster.
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Cyclone 500 58" MILD Cyclone Bay
Ready to test your driving skills? Rev your engines for this high-speed road race. Drive solo or with a friend. Ride requires an additional fee. Shoes required. 58" min. to drive, see attendant for other restrictions.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Déjà Vu 54" MAX Cyclone Bay Yes
Experience the sensation of flying forwards and then backwards Déjà Vu. 54" min. to ride, 76" max.
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Daffy’s Adventure Tours None w/ adult MILD BUGS BUNNY World
With Daffy Duck driving an out-of-control tour bus, you know this will be one crazy fun ride. 36" min. to ride alone, no height min. with adult.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Dive Devil 48" MODERATE Cyclone Bay
Try skydiving—without a parachute—on this 15 story, 60 mph free fall. Ride solo or with two other friends. Ride requires an additional fee.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


ELMER’S Weather Balloons None w/ adult MILD BUGS BUNNY World
Take in the breathtaking view and have a bundle of laughs on this fun, twisty-turny hot-air balloon adventure. 42" min. to ride alone, no height min. with adult.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


FOGHORN LEGHORN’S Barn and Railway None w/ adult MILD BUGS BUNNY World
All aboard for a big adventure on this pint-sized train made just for the pint-sized set. 36" min. to to ride alone, no height min. with adult.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Goldrusher 48" MODERATE The Movie District Yes
The rush is on. Experience a rush of dips, dives, twists and turns on this runaway roller coaster.
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Goliath 48" MAX Colossus County Fair Yes
Hold onto your hat (and stomach) as you climb 26 stories, then race down at 85 mph on one of the fastest coasters around.
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Grand Carousel None w/ adult MILD Six Flags Plaza
Ready to bring back the good old days? Enjoy a nostalgic ride on this restored 1912 classic. 42" min. to ride alone, no height min. with adult.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Grinder Gearworks 42" MODERATE Gotham City Backlot
Escape the daily grind in the gears of this wild ride, as you twirl high into the air, plastered to the wall at a 45-degree angle.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Jet Stream 42" MODERATE Cyclone Bay Yes
Whoosh into Jet Stream for a scenic adventure with a splashy 6 story plunge finale.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Log Jammer None w/ adult MILD High Sierra Territory Yes
Splish, splash, zoom. Dive into a wet and wild trip through the mountainside in a hollowed-out log. 42" min. to ride alone, no height min. with adult.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Merrie Melodies Carousel None w/ adult MILD BUGS BUNNY World
Pick your favorite horse and enjoy a gentle ride on this kid-sized version of a theme park classic. 36" min. to ride alone, no height min. with adult.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Ninja 42" MODERATE Samurai Summit Yes
The thrills are awesome, but you won’t see them coming till it’s too late on Ninja—the black belt of all steel coasters.
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PEPE LE PEW’S Tea Party None w/ adult MILD BUGS BUNNY World
Spin along and enjoy the chase as PEPE pursues the love of his life in a twirling, whirling tea cup. At least 42" to ride alone, and not over 59" inchesADD TO FUN PLANNER


Revolution 48" MODERATE Baja Ridge Yes
Join the revolution and swoop onto the first looping coaster ever built.
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Roaring Rapids 42" MILD Rapids Camp Crossing Yes
Roar with delight as you rush through Western America’s first man-made white-water river.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Sandblasters 42" MODERATE The Movie District
Wham, slam, bam! Have a blast as you bump your way around in these good old-fashioned bumper cars. 54" min. to drive, 42" to drive.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Scrambler 36" MODERATE The Movie District
Twirl, twist, gyrate, whirl, spin and rotate. Things get kind of scrambled when you’re on the SCRAMBLER.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Scream 54" MAX Colossus County Fair Yes
Scream with delight as our unique floorless train design lets you soar through the air at 65 mph.
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Sky Tower None MILD Rapids Camp Crossing
The well-known Six Flags Magic Mountain landmark featuring spectacular panoramic views of the park and the surrounding Santa Clarita Valley from the observation deck. Presented by CampusDoor.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Swashbuckler 42" MODERATE Colossus County Fair
Get ready for full-scale adventure on this out-of-control spinning swing set.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


SYLVESTER’S Pounce and Bounce None w/ adult MILD BUGS BUNNY World
Bounce on over to this fun and wacky ride that will tickle your little one’s funny bone and wake up your inner child in just one—ok, maybe two—bounces. 36" min. to ride alone, no height min. with adult.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Tatsu 54" MAX Samurai Summit Yes
Get ready to fly at the speed of fear. Soar on the tallest, fastest and longest flying coaster on Earth.
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Taz’s Trucking Co. 42" MILD BUGS BUNNY World
Grab your tot-sized wheels and take em’ for a spin, good buddy, ’cause we’ve got plenty of lumber that needs a-haulin’. Under 42" must be accompanied by an adult.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


TERMINATOR® SALVATION™:
THE RIDE 48" MAX Cyclone Bay Yes
Now Open! Dare to take on Terminator® Salvation™:
The Ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain, presented by Jeep. Get ready, as the Thrill Capital of the World brings you a wooden coaster like no other. Once you experience the full assault of speed, sight and sound, you’ll think you just stepped into battle in this year’s blockbuster movie, Terminator® Salvation™. The Flash Pass is available for for an additional fee, limited availability.
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The LOONEY TUNES Lodge None MILD BUGS BUNNY World
Dive into a fun zone filled with all kinds of slides, and thousands of foam balls for throwing, catapulting, and blasting. 54" max. height, adults allowed with children under 54".ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Thomas The Tank Engine None w/ adult MILD Thomas Town
All aboard. Departing from Knapford Station for a round trip around the Island of Sodor, parents and kids can take a journey on this replica tank engine. 48" to ride alone, no height min. with adult.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Thrill Shot 54" MAX Cyclone Bay
White-knuckle rushes. Heart-palpitating action. Spine-tingling fun. The thrills keep coming on the aptly-named Thrill Shot. Requires an additional fee.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Tidal Wave 42" MODERATE The Movie District Yes
Catch this wild wave for a wet-and-wild, heart-pounding plunge of a lifetime over a 50-foot waterfall.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


TWEETY’S Escape None MILD BUGS BUNNY World
Jump in a TWEETY cage and watch out for SYLVESTER in this classic BUGS BUNNY WORLD attraction.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


Viper 54" MAX Baja Ridge Yes
Take on the dark coils of Viper and experience an amazing seven head-over-heels inversions. It’s a Viper’s nest of fun.
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X2 48" MAX Baja Ridge Yes
We’ve taken extreme to the next level with X2. Completely redesigned trains and state-of-the-art visual, audio and sensory effects move X from the 4th dimension to the 5th as it transforms into X2! The Flash Pass is available for X2 for an additional fee, limited availability.
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YOSEMITE SAM Sierra Falls None w/ adult MILD High Sierra Territory
Take a splashingly cool family adventure down the untamed rivers of High Sierra Territory. 42" min. to ride alone, no height min. with adult.ADD TO FUN PLANNER


YOSEMITE SAM’s Flight School None w/ adult MILD BUGS BUNNY World
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Sat 07/18/09 (day 5) - Simi Valley

As a Presidential library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, this library, under the …
Thing to Do
40 Presidential Dr
Simi Valley, CA 93065-0600
United States
805-577-4000,800-410-8354
Sat Jul 18 9:00am - Sat Jul 18 12:00pm
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Sun 07/19/09 (day 6)


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Sun Jul 19 11:00am - Sun Jul 19 1:00pm
Sun Jul 26 11:00am - Sun Jul 26 1:00pm
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Mon 07/20/09 (day 7) - Tucson

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Of all the natural attractions in and around Tucson, Sabino Canyon is certainly the most popular. This large chasm i …
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Sabino Canyon
5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750-0800
United States
+1 520 749 2861
Mon Jul 20 10:00am - Mon Jul 20 12:00pm
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Tue 07/21/09 (day 8) - Coolidge

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument preserves an ancient Hohokam farming community and "Great House." …More  
Thing to Do
1100 West Ruins Drive
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-3172
Tue Jul 21 9:00am - Tue Jul 21 11:00am
Notes
67 miles and 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Sat 07/25/09 (day 12) - Tucson

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This attraction is to Tucson what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, except it's more ancient. Founded in 1700 by the Spa …
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San Xavier del Bac Mission
1950 W San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746-7409
United States
+1 520 294 2624
Sat Jul 25 11:00am - Sat Jul 25 1:00pm
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Sun 07/26/09 (day 13) - Tucson


Restaurant
4210 North First Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 292-4664
Sun Jul 26 11:00am - Sun Jul 26 1:00pm
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Tue 07/28/09 (day 15) - Flagstaff, Williams

With one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, multi-hued badlands of …More  
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Tue Jul 28 1:30pm - Tue Jul 28 2:30pm
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View the remains of a 50,000-year old meteor impact, which crashed with a force greater than 20 million tons of TNT …
Thing to Do
Meteor Crater
I-40
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
United States
+1 520 289 2362
Tue Jul 28 4:30pm - Tue Jul 28 5:30pm
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Descend into the canyon and explore cliff dwellings abandoned by the ancient Anasazi. Explore 25 rooms with full acc …
Thing to Do
I 40 & exit 205
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
United States
+1 520 526 3367
Tue Jul 28 6:00pm - Tue Jul 28 6:30pm
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The Holiday Inn Williams Grand Canyon is situated on Historic Route 66, approximately 40 miles from Pulliam Airport …
Hotel
Holiday Inn Williams Grand Canyon
950 N Grand Canyon Blvd
Williams, AZ 86046
United States
928-635-4114
Tue Jul 28 8:00pm - Wed Jul 29 8:00am
Wed Jul 29 8:00pm - Thu Jul 30 8:00am
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Wed 07/29/09 (day 16) - Grand Canyon

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City
Grand Canyon, AZ, United States
Wed Jul 29 9:00am - Wed Jul 29 9:15am
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