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See an exhibition at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Experience California's railroad history at the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
Shop and enjoy fresh produce at the SLO County Farmers Market
Tour the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Spend a romantic afternoon at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
Take the kids to the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum
Get ice cream at Avila Valley Barn
Hike to Bishop Peak
See the strange Bubblegum Alley
Visit Cal Poly Architecture Graveyard
Discover California Highway One Discovery Route
Connect with nature at Dallidet Adobe and Gardens
Enjoy a creekside dining experience at Novo Restaurant and Lounge
admire nature from above with HeliPro Helicopter Scenic Tours
Learn about local history at History Center of San Luis Obispo County
Hike in Irish Hills Natural Reserve
Take photos of Johnson Ranch Open Space
Check into a themed room at Madonna Inn
Go horseback riding with Madonna Inn Trail Rides
Taste authentic Southern Italian cuisine at Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica
Discover the mystery behind The Dorn Pyramid
Take the kids to see The Bells of El Camino Real
- San Luis Obispo is a city located along the Central Coast of California.
- It gained its name from the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, and a number of remnants from California’s mission history still remain today.
- Explore the city's rich cultural heritage by visiting a local art museum, history museums, a children’s museum, and a railroad museum.
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