http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/ Sun, 19 May 2013 19:59:11 -0700 Sun, 19 May 2013 19:59:11 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4146/buddyicons/54231871@N05.jpg?1285369992#54231871@N05 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755269527/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755269527/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #1 ~"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8132/8755269527_948acbe205_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #1 ~" /></a></p> <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 19:59:11 -0700 2013-05-15T04:43:13-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8755269527 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #1 ~ <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756390328/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756390328/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #2 ~"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/8756390328_c5c6e71f0f_m.jpg" width="203" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #2 ~" /></a></p> <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 19:59:10 -0700 2013-05-15T05:19:58-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8756390328 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #2 ~ <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755108373/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755108373/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #3 ~"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8137/8755108373_1776bbb8ca_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #3 ~" /></a></p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:52:29 -0700 2013-05-15T04:45:55-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8755108373 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #3 ~ TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756226794/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756226794/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #4 ~"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3773/8756226794_ecc948ed03_m.jpg" width="186" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #4 ~" /></a></p> <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:52:28 -0700 2013-05-15T05:21:22-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8756226794 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #4 ~ <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756225734/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756225734/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #5 ~"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7406/8756225734_48f330a504_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #5 ~" /></a></p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:52:28 -0700 2013-05-15T05:13:17-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8756225734 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #5 ~ TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756223228/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756223228/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #6 ~"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8555/8756223228_fa8b520c82_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #6 ~" /></a></p> <p>Balboa Park frequently holds events throughout its museums, venues, and plazas. These events include weekly concerts at the Spreckles Organ Pavilion, guest speakers, and annual parades and fairs. The festival &quot;December Nights&quot; (originally called &quot;Christmas on the Prado&quot;) takes place in Balboa Park in early December each year.[94] EarthFair, described as one of the largest free annual environmental fair in the U.S., is held in the park every April. The event celebrates Earth Day, and includes a parade, musical performances, and information booths on various topics related to the environment. In 2010, over 70,000 people attended the fair. The two-day San Diego Pride Festival is held in the Marston Point area of Balboa Park each July; the 2011 event was attended by more than 150,000 people.A cherry blossom festival is also celebrated annually in March in the Japanese Friendship Garden.<br /> <br /> Several races and marathons include the park in the courses. The Foot Locker Cross Country Championships are held in Balboa Park annually. First started in 1979, the race is held in Morley Field. Marathons such as the San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon and the America's Finest City Half Marathon begin or end in Balboa Park</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:52:28 -0700 2013-05-15T04:52:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8756223228 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #6 ~ <p>Balboa Park frequently holds events throughout its museums, venues, and plazas. These events include weekly concerts at the Spreckles Organ Pavilion, guest speakers, and annual parades and fairs. The festival &quot;December Nights&quot; (originally called &quot;Christmas on the Prado&quot;) takes place in Balboa Park in early December each year.[94] EarthFair, described as one of the largest free annual environmental fair in the U.S., is held in the park every April. The event celebrates Earth Day, and includes a parade, musical performances, and information booths on various topics related to the environment. In 2010, over 70,000 people attended the fair. The two-day San Diego Pride Festival is held in the Marston Point area of Balboa Park each July; the 2011 event was attended by more than 150,000 people.A cherry blossom festival is also celebrated annually in March in the Japanese Friendship Garden.<br /> <br /> Several races and marathons include the park in the courses. The Foot Locker Cross Country Championships are held in Balboa Park annually. First started in 1979, the race is held in Morley Field. Marathons such as the San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon and the America's Finest City Half Marathon begin or end in Balboa Park</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755080339/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755080339/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #7 ~"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5444/8755080339_845fde3a6f_m.jpg" width="204" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #7 ~" /></a></p> <p>Botanical Building<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a &quot;must-see&quot; destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park's vibrant seasonal flower displays.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hours<br /> Free to the public on Friday through Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed Thursdays and holidays).</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:42:08 -0700 2013-05-15T05:09:43-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8755080339 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #7 ~ <p>Botanical Building<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a &quot;must-see&quot; destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park's vibrant seasonal flower displays.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hours<br /> Free to the public on Friday through Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed Thursdays and holidays).</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755076749/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755076749/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #8 ~"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2820/8755076749_d53dc2d509_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #8 ~" /></a></p> <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:42:08 -0700 2013-05-15T05:23:37-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8755076749 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #8 ~ <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755076775/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755076775/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #9 ~"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7321/8755076775_451d305b03_m.jpg" width="188" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #9 ~" /></a></p> <p>Balboa Park frequently holds events throughout its museums, venues, and plazas. These events include weekly concerts at the Spreckles Organ Pavilion, guest speakers, and annual parades and fairs. The festival &quot;December Nights&quot; (originally called &quot;Christmas on the Prado&quot;) takes place in Balboa Park in early December each year.[94] EarthFair, described as one of the largest free annual environmental fair in the U.S., is held in the park every April. The event celebrates Earth Day, and includes a parade, musical performances, and information booths on various topics related to the environment. In 2010, over 70,000 people attended the fair. The two-day San Diego Pride Festival is held in the Marston Point area of Balboa Park each July; the 2011 event was attended by more than 150,000 people.A cherry blossom festival is also celebrated annually in March in the Japanese Friendship Garden.<br /> <br /> Several races and marathons include the park in the courses. The Foot Locker Cross Country Championships are held in Balboa Park annually. First started in 1979, the race is held in Morley Field. Marathons such as the San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon and the America's Finest City Half Marathon begin or end in Balboa Park</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:42:07 -0700 2013-05-15T04:34:33-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8755076775 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #9 ~ <p>Balboa Park frequently holds events throughout its museums, venues, and plazas. These events include weekly concerts at the Spreckles Organ Pavilion, guest speakers, and annual parades and fairs. The festival &quot;December Nights&quot; (originally called &quot;Christmas on the Prado&quot;) takes place in Balboa Park in early December each year.[94] EarthFair, described as one of the largest free annual environmental fair in the U.S., is held in the park every April. The event celebrates Earth Day, and includes a parade, musical performances, and information booths on various topics related to the environment. In 2010, over 70,000 people attended the fair. The two-day San Diego Pride Festival is held in the Marston Point area of Balboa Park each July; the 2011 event was attended by more than 150,000 people.A cherry blossom festival is also celebrated annually in March in the Japanese Friendship Garden.<br /> <br /> Several races and marathons include the park in the courses. The Foot Locker Cross Country Championships are held in Balboa Park annually. First started in 1979, the race is held in Morley Field. Marathons such as the San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon and the America's Finest City Half Marathon begin or end in Balboa Park</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756193222/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756193222/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #10 ~"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5452/8756193222_715905ff8e_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #10 ~" /></a></p> <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:42:06 -0700 2013-05-15T05:23:47-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8756193222 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #10 ~ <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755036865/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755036865/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #11 ~"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7317/8755036865_5e59a19418_m.jpg" width="186" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #11 ~" /></a></p> <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:27:00 -0700 2013-05-15T05:00:37-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8755036865 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #11 ~ <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756155168/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756155168/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #12 ~"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5443/8756155168_1317688940_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #12 ~" /></a></p> <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:26:59 -0700 2013-05-15T04:16:55-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8756155168 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #12 ~ <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755026149/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755026149/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #13 ~"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5325/8755026149_3ebee04b66_m.jpg" width="179" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #13 ~" /></a></p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:26:59 -0700 2013-05-15T05:11:18-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8755026149 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #13 ~ TravelsThruTheUniverse 51613sandiegozoo http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756146740/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756146740/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #14 ~"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3800/8756146740_b00389ed7c_m.jpg" width="159" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #14 ~" /></a></p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:26:58 -0700 2013-05-15T05:11:04-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8756146740 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #14 ~ TravelsThruTheUniverse 51613sandiegozoo http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756092194/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756092194/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #15 ~"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5347/8756092194_89c788abcb_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #15 ~" /></a></p> <p>Botanical Building<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a &quot;must-see&quot; destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park's vibrant seasonal flower displays.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hours<br /> Free to the public on Friday through Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed Thursdays and holidays).</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:58 -0700 2013-05-15T04:21:57-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8756092194 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #15 ~ <p>Botanical Building<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a &quot;must-see&quot; destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park's vibrant seasonal flower displays.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hours<br /> Free to the public on Friday through Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed Thursdays and holidays).</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756096440/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756096440/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #16 ~"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8546/8756096440_1554e33735_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #16 ~" /></a></p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:57 -0700 2013-05-15T05:08:50-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8756096440 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #16 ~ TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8754974519/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8754974519/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #17 ~"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5340/8754974519_5492136462_m.jpg" width="179" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #17 ~" /></a></p> <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:57 -0700 2013-05-15T05:08:38-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8754974519 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #17 ~ <p>Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. There are also many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants. Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Today, Balboa Park is managed and maintained by the stewardship of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.<br /> <br /> Named for the Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the park hosted the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and 1935–36 California Pacific International Exposition, both of which left architectural landmarks. The park and its historic Exposition buildings were declared a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District in 1977, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756096482/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8756096482/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #18 ~"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2825/8756096482_e7265dd363_m.jpg" width="215" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #18 ~" /></a></p> <p>Botanical Building<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a &quot;must-see&quot; destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park's vibrant seasonal flower displays.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hours<br /> Free to the public on Friday through Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed Thursdays and holidays).</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:56 -0700 2013-05-15T04:20:35-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8756096482 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #18 ~ <p>Botanical Building<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a &quot;must-see&quot; destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park's vibrant seasonal flower displays.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hours<br /> Free to the public on Friday through Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed Thursdays and holidays).</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8754977857/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8754977857/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #19 ~"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/8754977857_36cd31dc9f_m.jpg" width="185" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #19 ~" /></a></p> Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:56 -0700 2013-05-15T04:49:05-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8754977857 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #19 ~ TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513 http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755829018/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/travelsthrutimeandspace/">TravelsThruTheUniverse</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelsthrutimeandspace/8755829018/" title="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #20 ~"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3724/8755829018_8bd4d6c2f8_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #20 ~" /></a></p> <p>Balboa Park frequently holds events throughout its museums, venues, and plazas. These events include weekly concerts at the Spreckles Organ Pavilion, guest speakers, and annual parades and fairs. The festival &quot;December Nights&quot; (originally called &quot;Christmas on the Prado&quot;) takes place in Balboa Park in early December each year.[94] EarthFair, described as one of the largest free annual environmental fair in the U.S., is held in the park every April. The event celebrates Earth Day, and includes a parade, musical performances, and information booths on various topics related to the environment. In 2010, over 70,000 people attended the fair. The two-day San Diego Pride Festival is held in the Marston Point area of Balboa Park each July; the 2011 event was attended by more than 150,000 people.A cherry blossom festival is also celebrated annually in March in the Japanese Friendship Garden.<br /> <br /> Several races and marathons include the park in the courses. The Foot Locker Cross Country Championships are held in Balboa Park annually. First started in 1979, the race is held in Morley Field. Marathons such as the San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon and the America's Finest City Half Marathon begin or end in Balboa Park</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 16:12:14 -0700 2013-05-15T04:45:55-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (TravelsThruTheUniverse) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8755829018 ~ 5-15-13 B-Day Getaway/Balboa Park #20 ~ <p>Balboa Park frequently holds events throughout its museums, venues, and plazas. These events include weekly concerts at the Spreckles Organ Pavilion, guest speakers, and annual parades and fairs. The festival &quot;December Nights&quot; (originally called &quot;Christmas on the Prado&quot;) takes place in Balboa Park in early December each year.[94] EarthFair, described as one of the largest free annual environmental fair in the U.S., is held in the park every April. The event celebrates Earth Day, and includes a parade, musical performances, and information booths on various topics related to the environment. In 2010, over 70,000 people attended the fair. The two-day San Diego Pride Festival is held in the Marston Point area of Balboa Park each July; the 2011 event was attended by more than 150,000 people.A cherry blossom festival is also celebrated annually in March in the Japanese Friendship Garden.<br /> <br /> Several races and marathons include the park in the courses. The Foot Locker Cross Country Championships are held in Balboa Park annually. First started in 1979, the race is held in Morley Field. Marathons such as the San Diego Rock 'n Roll Marathon and the America's Finest City Half Marathon begin or end in Balboa Park</p> TravelsThruTheUniverse sandiegobday51513