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Things to do in Simi Valley, California (CA): The Best Museums
The city of Simi Valley (from the Chumash word, Shimiyi), in the eponymous valley, is in the southeast corner of Ventura County, California, United States. 30 miles (48 km) from Downtown Los Angeles, Simi Valley is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. The city sits next to Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, and Los Angeles. The city's 2014 population has been estimated at 126,871, up from 111,351 in 2000. The city of Simi Valley is surrounded by the Santa Susana Mountain range and the Simi Hills, west of the San Fernando Valley, and northeast of the Conejo Valley. It is largely a commuter bedroom community, feeding the cities in the Los Angeles area and the San Fernando Valley to the east, and cities in Ventura County to the west.
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1. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
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5.0 based on 3,067 reviews
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is a must-see Southern California tourist attraction. Walk onboard Air Force One, act in a movie with Ronald Reagan, touch a piece of the Berlin Wall, and so much more.
Reviewed By RKordziel - Rotterdam, United States
I have been visiting historical sites and Presidential libraries for 10 years now, and the Reagan library is probably my favorite one so far! The museum is extremely high-tech and features countless artifacts relating the the Reagans’ lives and presidency, everything in the museum was amazing; the Christmas exhibit mesmerized me with its fragrances that I actually contemplated asking if they sold air fresheners of the scent! The museum is laid out so well, and the video shown that featured President Reagan’s voice honestly made me emotional as I remembered his struggle with Alzheimer’s and recalled watching his funeral in 2004. The museum is definitely a day trip, with so much to see and do, including statues, a piece of the Berlin Wall, and the graves of Ronald and Nancy Reagan on the grounds. It is probably the best I have visited to-date. I urge anyone with an interest in history to make a pilgrimage to the Reagan library; it’s a day you’ll never forget!
2. Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
The official Skateboarding Hall of Fame. 10,000 Square Foot Skateboard Museum, Gift Shop, Pro Shop, Mini Skatepark and Skateboarding School.
3. Strathearn Historical Park & Museum
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By JJKFETP - Schaumburg, United States
Although I went when the weather was a bit rainy and a sign was up about possible closures for rain, the employee on staff let me know and chatted before deciding to get me a tour of whatever I wanted to see. She was kind to have sympathy for someone who had driven a long ways and already put the $3 donation in the box. Her knowledge is outstanding, and she patiently answered my questions. The variety of things to see is worth your time.
4. Santa Susana Depot Museum and Model Railroad
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By TT1431 - Simi Valley, United States
This place is very quaint. It is lots of fun to visit for adults who like scaled trains. They have wonderful track layouts. Thay also have volenteers who a ver knowledgable. About the trains and are more than happy to go over things. They also have an area with old memorabilia. It is a nice place to visit for a couple of hours. Have Fun Thanks Terry
5. Preserve Bottle Village
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
