Theme Park for Tiny Tots

Gilroy Gardens is an amusement park (in Gilroy) with a horticultural theme. Picture a much smaller, immaculately clean version of Disneyland, interspersed with sometimes slightly cheezy, but always beautiful gardens with various themes. While you're shrinking Disneyland in your mind, shrink all the rides too (think miniature carousels), and eliminate anything that would appeal to children over the age of 7. Then throw in gigantic paddle boats shaped like ducks. And there you have it. Paradise for preschool girls.

Check out their full list of rides and gardens. If you decided to check it out, be sure to check their website for discounted tickets.

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