Kid-Friendly Fun in San Luis 91制片厂
Activities for Toddlers to Teens (and Everyone Between)
San Luis 91制片厂 is for everyone鈥揳nd we mean everyone. From grandparents to grandchildren, visitors to our small-but-charming city have a full range of family-friendly activities to choose from: educational museums, outdoorsy farm tours, and fun local landmarks that鈥檒l stick out in your brain (literally 鈥 read on). We don鈥檛 put an age limit on fun, so go ahead 鈥 grab your family, book your stay, and dive into the weird, whimsical and downright wondrous world of SLO.
Bubblegum Alley
Around here, we embrace sticky situations. With a downtown destination like Bubblegum Alley, it鈥檚 easy to see why. Here, you and yours can leave your chewing gum as your mark on SLO forever. Snap a selfie with your 鈥渁rt鈥 so you can remember this colorful experience 鈥 and so your kids can show off what will probably be the weirdest place they visited during your San Luis 91制片厂 vacation.
Sunset Drive-In Theater
Ah, drive-ins鈥搑elics of times long since past. Except here in SLO, of course. The Sunset Drive-In is one of the last of its kind in California. Even if you鈥檙e too young to remember when these old-school film headquarters were in vogue, you鈥檒l still have a blast experiencing movies the way your parents (or grandparents) did when they were young. Kids鈥 tickets are just $5 and those younger than 4 watch free! If you go this winter, don鈥檛 forget to bundle up and bring snacks.
SLO Children鈥檚 Museum
Little ones love playing, exploring and learning at . It鈥檚 full of interactive, hands-on activities that encourage kids to dive right into the exhibits. After a long day of sitting still and not touching, this may be exactly what your youngest travelers need as a reward for good behavior. Don鈥檛 forget to check the ahead of your visit so you can plan ahead for arts and crafts, presentations and special seasonal events.
Mission San Luis 91制片厂 de Tolosa
There鈥檚 almost always something going on at Mission Plaza, the cultural heart of Downtown SLO. But what about the mission itself? Get your dose of history and learn about the city鈥檚 past at Mission San Luis 91制片厂 de Tolosa, an active church and must-see part of our heritage. Founded in 1772, this breathtaking landmark was the fifth California mission and has undergone several additions and renovations to help preserve its unique beauty.
SLO County Farm Trail
The weather outside is far from frightful鈥搃n fact, it鈥檚 downright delightful here in San Luis 91制片厂, where year-round mild temperatures make it easy to spend all day outdoors. Our favorite way to take it all in? On the , of course. Explore farms, vineyards, orchards and more as you meet animals, learn about local produce and sample the flavors of the season. Build your own trail based on your family鈥檚 favorite activities, or visit them all.
SLO Botanical Garden
If you love nature but don鈥檛 love the idea of toting a stroller or carrier up the side of a mountain, you can鈥檛 go wrong with a trip to the SLOBG. Our local botanical gardens offer up all the beauty of the great outdoors in a more family-friendly format, especially for younger visitors. In winter the garden comes alive with seasonal lights and decorations, and all year long kids can go on nature walks, attend storytimes and search for butterflies and birds.
Copper Cafe at Madonna Inn
Who says you can鈥檛 eat dessert before dinner? It鈥檚 a vacation, so eat like it鈥檚 one at Madonna Inn鈥檚 Copper Cafe, where you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner鈥揳nd, of course, dessert. Choose from dozens of sweet treats, including classic fruit pies and cakes, try a freshly baked pastry or treat yourself to Madonna鈥檚 Delight: their take on the traditional banana split.
Gino鈥檚 Pizza
Where can you feed the whole family with one dish? Gino鈥檚 Pizza, of course鈥揳 beloved SLO staple for the cheesiest, sauciest pies in town. The pizzas are the highlight of the menu, but the salads and pasta come highly recommended as well. Skip the dinner debate and head right to Gino鈥檚. After all, everyone loves pizza (and kids will love the arcade games inside the restaurant).
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