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Exciting Anaheim Area Attractions, Entertainment, Hotels, and More, (Besides Disneyland)
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items Unique attractions, cool museums, water parks and great nighttime entertainment await you in Anaheim. I've been a frequent visitor there for many years, and although Disneyland has been my main destination, I have had all sorts of additional adventur...
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Lively Attractions
Exciting Nighttime Entertainment
Nearby Theme Parks
Seasonal Water Parks
Anaheim Hotels
Lively Attractions
Keep yourself entertained with these local attractions
Ever wonder what it would be like to get in the pilot's seat of an airplane and soar in the sky? That's what you get to do at Flightdeck. There are individual simulators that each person gets to sit in. Once you've been given flight instructions, you...
Flightdeck Flight Simulation Center
Check out dinosaur fossils. touch a real shark, and even lay on a bed of nails at Discovery Cube, a science based museum that's not only educational for kids, but interesting to adults as well. (In case you're wondering, the bed of nails doesn't hurt...
Discovery Cube
Race around an indoor track with electric go karts that reach speeds up to 45 miles per hour. Don't worry if you're not the fastest. (I wasn't.) It's all about racing fun and if you have any younger racers, junior karts are available.
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
Stroll through Old Town Orange at night while listening to stories of days gone by and the ghosts associated with these past events. Learn about the secrets of Plaza Park and Royer Mansion, a one time residence turned mortuary, along with much more. ...
Old Town Orange Ghost Walk
Solve puzzles, find clues, and unlock the door to escape, all within 60 minutes. If you enjoy challenges, then you'll have a blast at Mission Escape Games. Choose from different themed escape rooms for the adventure that sounds like the most fun for ...
Mission Escape Games
The Bowers Museum has been voted the Best Museum in Orange County for over 30 years. The museum boasts art and artifacts from all over the world including Mayan, Chinese, and Native American pieces. It has both seasonal and temporary displays.
Bowers Museum
Exciting Nighttime Entertainment
The Anaheim area is home to some very captivating nightime shows, some with dinner even included!
Ahoy maties! Experience a pirate's life upon a Spanish galleon while feasting on a delicious dinner. There's plenty of sword play and acrobatics to keep everyone entertained. If you have a child, there's a chance your child will be invited up onstage...
Pirates Dinner Adventure | Buena Park, CA
Step back in time to when knights were revered and jousting was a huge social event. At Medieval Times you'll feast on a roasted chicken dinner, with all the trimmings, which includes soup and dessert. (Options are available for those with special di...
Medieval Times
One of the most difficult forms of magic is close up magic because you can see everything. David Miniken is a master magician when it comes to this and even if you're sitting up close, you can't even begin to figure out how he does his tricks.
David Miniken Magic At The Majestic
Dine on a 4 course meal while trying to solve clues and figure out who dunnit in this murder mystery. What makes it even more challenging is that some of the actors are disguised as guests in the audience. I couldn't figure who the murderer was, but ...
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Orange County, California
Nearby Theme Parks
Disneyland isn't the only theme park worth visiting when in Anaheim. There are others that can also provide an amusing and enjoyable day.
With four themed areas, there's something for everyone in the family at Knott's Berry Farm. Whether you like thrilling roller coaster rides, old west adventures, water rides, or adventures with Snoopy and friends, you'll find plenty to keep you busy ...
Knott's Berry Farm
If your kids are 10 and under and you would like to visit an amusement park without spending an arm and a leg. then I suggest taking the family to Adventure City. There are 17 rides and attractions including kid coasters, a train ride, flying airplan...
Adventure City
About an hour's drive south of Anaheim is Legoland, a Lego themed amusement park with more than 60 rides and attractions. There are 9 different themed lands with lots of rides and entertainment , not to mention some of the most incredible Lego struct...
LEGOLAND California
Located about an hour's drive north of Anaheim, (depending on traffic,) is Universal Studios, home to some of the most famous movie and TV sets in the world. Explore the sets with the Backstage Tour, experience the thrills of Harry Potter and the For...
Universal Studios Hollywood
Seasonal Water Parks
During the summer months it can be pretty hot in soutnern California and a great way to cool off is to chill out at a local water park.
From water thrill rides to Tidal Wave Bay and Sunset River, there is water entertainment for the entire family at Knott's Soak City. Even toddlers can splash around at Gremmie Lagoon. This is a great way to escape the heat, have some water play, and ...
Knott's Soak City
A massive, floating obstacle course where you can climb, jump, slide and bounce is at the heart of Adventure Lagoon. Additional activities include kayaking, paddle boards and peddle boats. I find the pricing to be very reasonable for all day activiti...
Adventure Lagoon Anaheim
Anaheim Hotels
I've stayed at quite a few hotels on my trips to Anaheim and there are many wonderful places to choose from. However, I always look for the ones that give me a little something extra.
Good size rooms, (even some with bunk beds,) a friendly staff and free acess to the hotel gym are some of the perks I like at Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim. However, the real treat is the year round Surfside Waterpark that is free to hotel guests, in...
Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim
If looking for a quality more budget type hotel, I can't say enough about the Best Western Stovall's Inn. The pools and hot tub are great and there's really cute topiary around the pool area. You get a free hot breakfast and at night you can watch th...
BEST WESTERN PLUS Stovall's Inn
With an indoor swimming pool that can be used year round, a free, cooked to order breakfast and a complimentary evening reception each day of your stay, as well as access to a gym, you'll find that Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim North is full of am...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim North
Just a short walk from the Anaheim Convention Center, the Hyatt House Anaheim offers a 24 hour business center, as well as event and meeting spaces, perfect for corporate events. Guests can take a dip in the pool, work out in the fitmess center and g...
Anaheim, CA Convention Center Hotels | Hyatt House ...
If you want to incorporate Disney into your Anaheim visit and are interested in staying in one of Disney's on-site hotels, I recommend the Disneyland Hotel. It really gives you the Disney feel and here you can get a wake up from Mickey Mouse, slide d...
Disneyland Hotel
Should your plans include a visit to Honda Center or Angels Stadium, then Ayers Hotel should work well for you as it's in walking distance of both. The hotel features a heated outdoor pool and spa as well as a free hot breakfast each morning of your ...
Ayres Hotel Anaheim