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Richard Nixon Presidential Library is located off Imperial Highway near the intersection of Highways 55, 57 and 91 in Yorba Linda. Certainly one of our more controversial Presidents, Nixon was known for his superb, foreign relations with countries like China and Egypt but unfortunately, will always be associated with Watergate. Exhibits include lifesize statues of world leaders that Nixon met with, a presidential vehicle, a 12-foot high piece of the Berlin wall, Nixon's birthplace and burial site, and so much more. Learn about Nixon's repeated correspondance with Elvis Presley. The grounds include gardens and a large reflecting pool. In 2005, the 'Marine One' helicopter that Nixon took his final flight from the White House in was delivered to the museum.
Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda, California 92886
(714) 993-5075
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Discovery Science Center is located at the Main Street exit off Interstate 5 in Santa Ana. Just look for the giant cube on the east side of the freeway. This is a hands-on museum for children. Examples in science, geology, physics and much more are portrayed in over 100 exhibits. Children learn how an airplane flys, what it feels like to be in an 8.0 earthquake, what creates a tornado and much more.
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, California 92705
(714) 542-2823
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Bowers Museum is located off Interstate 5 between Highways 55 and 22 in Santa Ana. Permanent exibits focus on the art and artifacts of early Californians and pre-Columbian pieces from Mexico. A multi-million dollar collection of over 1400 plein air paintings are also on display. This museum features some pretty impressive temporary exhibits so be sure to check what they have on display at your time of visit.
Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, California 92706
(714) 567-3600
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