Five Awesome Places To Go To In Anaheim CA

Located in Orange County, Anaheim CA is a beautiful city full of beautiful weather and beautiful attractions. With a population of more than 335,000 people, Anaheim also has a high number of tourists who come in and out of the city all year-long. Well like with any other big city, looking for things to do can get pretty overwhelming pretty quickly. Sure, having lots of options can be a good thing, but sometimes it’s nice to be pointed in the right direction. If you’re planning on taking at trip to Anaheim, there certainly won’t be a shortage of fun things to do. Whether you want to shop until you drop, or simply hang out and enjoy a beautiful day in the Golden State, this list has something for you. Here are five awesome places to go in Anaheim CA.

Anaheim Garden Walk

If you love shopping, but also like spending beautiful days outside, Anaheim Garden Walk is the perfect place to be. This 460,000 square-foot outdoor space features restaurants, stores, and entertainment. This venue is currently in the process of adding even more awesome attractions, and according to the website, “Anaheim GardenWalk offers guests a distinctive collection of popular restaurants, vibrant nightlife, trendy shops and an upscale bowling lounge. Exciting happenings are well underway at Anaheim GardenWalk, including the addition of outstanding restaurants, entertainment venues and shops, as well as major renovations throughout the property.”No matter what you’re in the mood for, you’ll definitely be able to find something at the Garden Walk.

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Black Star Canyon

Located in the Santa Ana Mountains, Black Star Canyon is a great place to get out and explore some of the natural beauty of Anaheim. Although the canyon is rather remote, it has become a popular place for mountain bikers who enjoy exploring the off-road terrain. Black Star Canyon is also the setting for several urban legends, and was even the site of a murder back in 1899. In 1970, there was also a mysterious school bus accident near the canyon in which the driver lost control of the bus. The crash killed most of the passengers on board, and since then, people have claimed to hear the screams of children coming from the scene.

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The Grove

If you love music, you know there’s nothing better than a live show. Although The Grove in Anaheim CA was originally opened as a restaurant, it is now one of the most popular concert venues in the area.  As a local favorite, this beautiful indoor venue is all about packing the house. The Grove has a seating capacity of about 1,700, and each year this location holds several shows.

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Anaheim Packing District

If you’re in the mood for a little trendy outdoor fun, taking a trip to the Anaheim Packing District is perfect. This incredible space located in downtown Anaheim is home to all sorts of cool vendors and events. According to its website, the district “includes the restored Packard Building & former Car Showroom, Farmers Park and the restored citrus Packing House, including Cooks Chapel, a community kitchen private event venue, as well as The Backyard an outdoor event area with a fireplace and orange grove.” There are also more than a dozen restaurants and regular live music shows.

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Disney Land

Of course, no trip to Anaheim would be complete without making a stop at Disney Land. For more than 50 years, this world-famous theme park has become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Each year, countless people flock in and out of Disney Land, and no matter how old you are, it’s still one of the most magical places on earth.

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