OLD TOWN IRVINE
14972 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618 DIRECTIONS
Since 1887
Here’s The Deal:
Old Town Irvine was designated a California Historical Landmark on November 11, 1991. Today, the place stands as a testimony to the vibrant agricultural history of what has become one of California's most profoundly industrialized counties. This historical place began in 1887 with the arrival of the AT and SF RR. James Irvine chooses this site as the shipping center for crops grown on the Irvine Ranch due to its high elevation. The 125,000 acres Irvine Ranch, Old Town Irvine's distribution and housing center, was planned to expand as a bean and grain storage warehouse over the years. These buildings have been rehabilitated for commercial uses, and their exteriors have been painstakingly preserved.
SPECIALTY:
Shops, Dining, Historical Building, Indoor Ice Rink, Recreational Activities, Stores & Old Building
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NORTHWOOD GRATITUDE AND HONOR MEMORIAL
4531 Bryan Avenue, Irvine, CA 92620 DIRECTIONS
Since 2003
Here’s The Deal:
Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial is the first lasting memorial to honor every American fallen service member in Iraq and Afghanistan for their sacrifice in service to their country. The memorial's name comes from US DoD casualty records for Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn. It is a nonprofit entity formed by a non-partisan grassroots group and provides free name rubbings to the families and friends of the fallen heroes. Each year neighbors gathered to reconstruct the temporary memorial, decorate the posts displaying the names, and conduct ceremonies on a memorial day, July 5th, and veterans day.
SPECIALTY:
Statues, Birthday Parties, Special Events, Ceremonies, Rental Facility, Sights, Monuments, Private Events, Guided Tours, Conservation, Memorials, School Tour, Dining, Venue, Gift Shop, Educational, Collections & Group Tours
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HERITAGE PARK REGIONAL LIBRARY
14361 Yale Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604 DIRECTIONS
Here’s The Deal:
Heritage Park Regional Library is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that provides various virtual programs, including virtual storytimes. They have a large selection of books and children's books. They maintain the library clean and organized. It has 24/7 free access to ebooks, magazines, audiobooks, movies, and resources. Enjoy a nice picnic or a walk in the natural scenery while the children go to play. Heritage Park has kids playing area, free internet access, and ample parking. The library offers free public Wi-Fi.
SPECIALTY:
Special Books and Media, Children and Teen Programs, CDs, Audio-Visual Materials, E-Books, Events, Audio and DVDs, Library, Educational, Adult Programs & Shops