Anaheim

Answer 1

Anaheim: An Overview

Anaheim is a major city in sunny Orange County, California. Tourists know it best for Disneyland and other family-friendly theme parks, but Anaheim also caters to business travelers. Here we give tips for family fun and power lunches in Anaheim.

Arts & Entertainment in Anaheim

Anaheim’s theme parks can literally provide days of entertainment. Larger than some small towns, they offer rides, dining, and other entertainment for all ages. The Disneyland Resort features two theme parks, several hotels, and “Downtown Disney,” a district designed for shopping, dining, and live performances. Fantasmic is a particularly popular nighttime show at Disneyland. Complete with fountains, fireworks, and performance screens made of mist, it’s a show to remember. Other family-friendly Anaheim theme parks include Knott’s Berry Farm, Legoland, and SeaWorld.

If you prefer “amusement parks of the mind,” check out the high-class Bowers Museum of Cultural Art. Some highlights of their permanent collection include prehistoric and contemporary Native American art, West African masks, South American textiles, and art from the Pacific Islands.

Another smart option is the family-friendly Discovery Science Center. Kids and grown-ups alike are awed by more than 100 interactive exhibits. Some stand-outs are the DinoQuest exhibit, a Boeing rocket demonstration, and an attraction named “Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body.”

Food & Drink in Anaheim

Anaheim is home to plenty of Fortune 500 companies, and the restaurant industry has responded. Knowlwood Restaurant in Anaheim Hills is a local favorite. While it’s not so accommodating to vegetarians, it offers a good variety of fish, chicken, and beef dishes in a friendly yet professional environment. Another option, Mimi’s Cafe, has a number of locations throughout Anaheim. Mimi’s is ideal for business lunch meetings. Stop in for eclectic cuisine, a full bar menu, and casual French cottage decor.

As for exotic cuisine – and meals to satisfy vegetarians – some great Anaheim restaurants include the Tana Ethiopian Restaurant, Doner G Turkish & Mediterranean Grill, and the Fire & Ice Grill & Bar.

Got kids? Apart from the restaurants at the Disneyland Resort, kid-friendly Anaheim restaurants include typical chain restaurants. Locals recommend El Torito, Chipotle, and JT Schmid’s Restaurant and Brewery.

Answer 2

A group of farmers and wine makers from Germany established Anaheim in 1857. A wave of pestilence destroyed the crops in 1880 and the farmers turned their focus to growing lemons, Oranges, walnuts and other produce. The railroad came to Anaheim, Ca. in 1886, allowing producers to sell the fruits and vegetables by shipping to other regions. The city remained largely a farming community until Disneyland opened the gates to its theme park in 1955.

Downtown Anaheim, Ca. regularly schedules event and activates for the whole family. Monthly, live bands perform outdoors on a Friday evening along with dancing in the streets. Food vendors and exhibits are available at this time. Weekly farmer's markets offer fresh produce and baked goods while artists display homemade crafts. Family skating and biking events have also been offered.

The GardenWalk is a popular destination in Anaheim, Ca. and contains a shopping district, dining and entertainment surrounded by waterfalls and gardens. Dozens of retail shops showcase clothing, jewelry and specialty items plus fast food or gourmet meal restaurants. The walkway also has an IMAX theatre.

A unique experience for the entire family can be found at The Muzeo in Anaheim, Ca. This is a modern museum conception where exhibits include guest speakers, live animal presentations and program related hands-on crafts and activities. The facility offers three separate exhibits that rotate throughout the year.

Individuals looking for adventure visit the Rock City Climbing gym in Anaheim, Ca., which has an indoor and an outdoor facility providing challenges to all levels of climbers. Novice climbers are given instruction and safety lessons and all necessary equipment is available for rent on site. The outdoor area includes rope bridges and zip slides in addition to dozens of climbing walls.

The Anaheim, Ca. Angels Stadium offers tours of the remodeled facility that includes usually restricted areas like dugouts and the press box. The new facility contains three restaurants and a youth game area. The Honda Center holds a wide range of sporting events and concert performances.

Most visitors to Anaheim, Ca. undoubtedly come to see Disneyland. The park continues to evolve and is currently an all-inclusive resort with three hotels, golf courses and the addition of Disney's California Adventure. Millions visit the park annually to find appropriate rides for all ages based on famous Disney characters and adventures with animatronics and special effects. Parades, events and live action performances add to the magic of Disney. Exhibits are constantly updated to display the latest movies or characters from Toy Story, Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones and Tarzan.