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City in California, United States
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King City is a city in the central region of California between San Jose and San Luis Obispo. Considered the mid-way point between Central and Southern California, King City is both a popular pit-stop for drivers, and a nice little town to visit.
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This museum offers hands-on interpretive exhibits about the region's agricultural heritage and history from 1875 through World War II. The museum complex includes three interpretive buildings: the Exhibit Barn, Olson Blacksmith Shop, the History of Irrigation Museum; the latter two are only open Friday through Sunday. In addition, there are three historic buildings that are only open Friday through Sunday: the Spreckels House (1898), the La Gloria Schoolhouse (1887), and the King City Train Depot (1903). Guided tours are also available Friday through Sunday.
Held annually in early May, the Salinas Valley Fair features rides, cowboys, horse shows, a rodeo, bull riding, fair food, wine tasting, live music, and the Miss Salinas Valley Fair contest. There are also talent shows (advised for those that enjoy teenage dance groups) and 4-H exhibits. Children's activities range from petting zoos to kid's karaoke.
If you're hungry and just passing through, skip the fast food and instead go for something local. Make your way south on Broadway to Second Street, and stop at a little taco stand for traditional Mexican food and drinks.
Modern restaurant featuring local ingredients, local craft beer, local wine, and specialty cocktails featuring house made mixers and fresh squeezed juices.
Diner for breakfast or lunch. Eggs Benedict, omelettes, and French toast for breakfast, or burgers, sandwiches, and salads for lunch. Kids' menu. Booth-style seating.
Laundry facility. 100% non-smoking hotel. Extra charge for pets.
Locally owned independent hotel with 47 rooms. Swimming pool, hot tub, free high-speed Internet, business center, on-site restaurant, free continental breakfast, nice clean rooms.
To find the 'real' town, hop off the freeway on Canal Street and go east to where it dead-ends on Broadway.
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