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This two-color travelers companion features more than 130 of Californias best missions, mansions, and museums. In addition to insider information on many of the destinations, the guide features themed tours that will appeal to tourists and armchairMoreThis two-color travelers companion features more than 130 of Californias best missions, mansions, and museums. In addition to insider information on many of the destinations, the guide features themed tours that will appeal to tourists and armchair travelers alike, history buffs, as well as teachers and parents. Explore a Russian fort- an island prison- the Wests version of Ellis Island- a U.S. Naval weapons development site- presidential museums- quirky, human-powered vehicles- sailing ships and aircraft carriers- Californias gold mines- mansions built by some of the countrys richest entrepreneurs- the art of American, Asian, and European masters- and much more. Each of the eight sections covers a separate geographic region. Every entry details the highlights of a particular place and includes operating hours, entrance fees, location, a phone number, and website information. Best of Californias Missions, Mansions, and Museums: A Behind-the-Scenes Guide to the Golden States Historic and Cultural Treasures by Ken McKowen
