St. Francis Dam | Things to Do in Santa Clarita, Southern California
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For something of a rather unusual sightseeing experience, head to this California Historical Landmark to learn all about the St. Francis Dam, which was built in the 1920s and catastrophically burst in 1926, devastating several towns in its path.

Little remains of the dam now but visitors can visit several spots of interest in the dam’s history and follow a guided tour with a leading expert on the area who will explain how the dam was built and what led to its failure. There is a one-hour hike to the remains of the dam that also allows visitors to check out the local flora and fauna in the hills of the Santa Clarita region.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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