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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Poway
California, United States · North America
About Poway
Poway is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Rancho Penasquitos, 15km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
Poway is in California, United States, with about 50,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Rancho Penasquitos, about 7 km away.
The Poway–Midland Railroad is a heritage railroad in Old Poway Park in Poway, California.
The group "Poway–Midland Railroad Volunteers, Inc." operates the railroad and was founded in 1991 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration, operation and maintenance of antique railroad equipment.
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run each weekend (the 1st and 3rd weekends of each month using a 1907 Baldwin 0-4-0 steam locomotive, except in January or February). The line has 11 total pieces of railroad equipment. This operation is unusual in that it has a track gauge of 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) narrow gauge.
The Poway–Midland Railroad is owned by the City of Poway and operated and maintained by the Poway–Midland Railroad Volunteers, Inc.
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What is there to see near Poway?
Within an hour or so of Poway: San Diego Zoo Safari Park (15 km), San Diego Zoo (27 km), SeaWorld San Diego (28 km), LEGOLAND California (31 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Where is Poway?
Poway is in California, United States, about 7 km from Rancho Penasquitos.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 50,157
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 32.9628, -117.0359
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Poway
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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SeaWorld San Diego
Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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