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BODIES...The Exhibition offers a truly unique view of the human body. Real human specimens that have been meticulously dissected and siliconized to preserve their intricacies highlight the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, circulatory systems of healthy and diseased individuals.
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Located within the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park, the Timber Mountain Log Ride is a popular log fume ride that reaches 85 feet in height. The ride also features a drop of 42 feet.
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First opened in 1960, the Calico Mine Train is an attraction located within the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park. The train carries visitors through a dimly-lit working gold mine lined with picturesque scenery and animated miners along the way.
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Located at the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park, the Charles M Schulz Theatre is named for the creator of the beloved Peanuts comic strip. The theater hosts a variety of Peanuts-themed shows throughout the year.
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Offering a variety of recreational activities, Morgan Park is suitable for the entire family. The park is equipped with a splash pad, playground, athletic fields and an outdoor amphitheater used for community concerts and other events.
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Providing riding trainers to visitors, Vista Del Mar Ranch offers instructional classes for improving horseback skills and agility. There are also several trails where visitors can take their horses on trail rides.
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8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620
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Visitors of Knott's Soak City U.S.A. will be able to enjoy a variety of rides, including Banzai Falls and Gremmie Lagoon. The location also offers shopping and dining opportunities, including Longboard's Grill and Portside Pizza.
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8800 Rosecrans Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90621
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Located near Coyote Hills, Ralph B Clarke is an oasis of green fields, trees, sandstone cliffs and ponds. Recreational pursuits include picnicking, hiking, biking, climbing, volleyball, baseball, fishing and browsing the Interpretive Center Museum.
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Founded in 2007, Ink Bombers is an art business that strives to create unique artwork for individuals in the local community and beyond. Fine art, sketches, photography, and digital design are among the works the business specializes in.
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Located within the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Monrovia Falls is a two-tiered waterfall that was once about 30 ft. in height. Visitors commonly enjoy walking through the park's nature trails when seeing the falls.