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Balboa Park

San Diego, California

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The Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park boasts the world's largest outdoor pipe organ, with over 5,000 pipes!

San Diego Zoo, located in Balboa Park, was the first to introduce open-air, cageless exhibits, revolutionizing animal care.

With 17 museums, Balboa Park offers a diverse range of exhibits from art to science, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Balboa Park is home to over a dozen themed gardens, including a Japanese Friendship Garden and a Desert Garden with over 1,300 plants!

Balboa Park hosted the Panama-California Exposition in 1915 and the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935, showcasing innovation and culture.

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