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“SD on the Cheap” — Model Railroad Museum, Balboa Park
There is something about toy and model trains that can transform a grown man into a version of his 10-year-old self — wide-eyed, goofy-grinned, literally bursting with excitement.
I’ll admit it: Growing up, I used to love when my father set up his childhood trains around the holidays. I would sit for hours watching the Lionel train snake through a toy village, mesmerized by the roar of the engine and the sound of the whistle — all the while eagerly waiting for my turn to operate the train.
“SD on the Cheap” — Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park
An often-overlooked area of the 1,200-acre park is the Spanish Village Art Center. Tucked away between the San Diego Zoo and the Natural History Museum, this hidden gem is definitely worth a visit.
“SD on the Cheap” — PETCO Park
Summer is officially in full swing in San Diego. Schools are out, and the beaches are packed. The tantalizing smell of barbeque fills the air. Festivals and fairs take over neighborhood streets nearly every weekend. June’s gloom has finally passed, and in its wake are lazy days filled with bright sunshine and blue skies … [...]
