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Old Town San Diego State Historic ParkvsThe New Children's Museum
Both Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and The New Children's Museum are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, The New Children's Museum is preferred by most professionals compared to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The New Children's Museum scores 92 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Where.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
National Geographic Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
San Diego Avenue at Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA
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Fodor's "The six square blocks on the site of San Diego's original pueblo are the heart of Old Town." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Take a step back in time in San Diego's historic Old Town district, a state park that re-creates life as it was in 1850s rancho California." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A colorful group of restored and original historic buildings... one of only two California houses certified (by the US Department of Commerce) as being haunted." Full review
National Geographic "The park encompasses buildings of the mid-1800s, focusing on the settlement’s original ties to Mexico. The striking Serra Museum just up the hill is the site of California’s first mission. " Full review
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Free guided tours daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Travel + Leisure "Learn about life in the early days of San Diego in the early 19th century when it began as a Mexican pueblo. Visit the Whaley House Museum...enjoy authentic Mexican food, mariachi entertainment"
San Diego Travel Guide
February 23, 2021
Frommer's "Dedicated to re-creating the early life of the city from 1821 to 1872, this is where San Diego's Mexican heritage shines brightest" Full review
The New Children's Museum Fodor's
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
Where
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Frommer's
200 West Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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Fodor's "Opened in May 2008, NCM blends contemporary art with unstructured play to create an environment that appeals to children as well as adults." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Installations are designed by artists, so tykes can learn principles of movement and physics while simultaneously being exposed to art and working out the ants in their pants." Full review
Travel + Leisure "San Diego's art-minded museum has studio space where kids can decorate a 1973 VW Bug." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The museum is building a state-of-the-art new facility in San Diego's marina district. Projected date of completion is fall 2007." Full review
Where "Designed just for kids, this awesome interactive art/play space downtown is a revolutionary learning environment." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Children's Museum in the Gaslamp is a multilevel building full of wonderful things for kids to do." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Engaging exhibits, colorful interactive play areas, and hands-on art installations offer fun for young kids"
22 Fun Things to Do in San Diego With Kids
February 21, 2023
Frommer's "Industrial and angular, the museum features ever-changing artworks by local artists that can be climbed on, touched, or interacted with in some way." Full review
