San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

• Gaslamp Museum at the Davis Horton House

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  Previously called the William Heath Davis House, this museum is the headquarters of the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation. The visitor center here offers information for self-guided tours of the district as well as a guided walking tour of the district that leaves every Saturday at 11AM, and Thursday at 1PM. Hosts a festival every St. Patrick's Day.

  Hours

  Tue-Sat 10AM-4:30PM, Sun noon-3:30PM

  Price

  Museum $5/adult, children free; $8 combo ticket with San Diego Chinese History Museum; Walking tours $20/adult, $15/senior/military, $10/student, children free

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Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade

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  A linear park honoring the late civil rights activist.

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• Children's Park

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  An unusual park with lots of grassy hills, shade trees, and a large water feature. Unfortunately, this park is usually occupied by homeless, so it wouldn't be a safe destination for children.

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• New Children's Museum

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  Hours

  Mon Wed-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun noon-4PM (closed Tuesdays)

  Price

  $12 adults/children, $8 seniors, $6 military

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Parks

• Gaslamp Quarter Park

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  A small square next to the Gaslamp Quarter trolley station with a small water fountain. Good views of the convention center.

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• Gaslamp Quarter

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  Home to a number of historic Victorian-era buildings, such as the Louis Bank of Commerce, the Backesto Building, the Old City Hall, the Yuma Building, and a whole bunch of other beautiful old structures.

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