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Gaslamp Quarter
614 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego, CA 92101
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Spanning an eight-block length and two-block width along 5th Avenue, the Gaslamp Quarter is a Victorian neighborhood, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Now known as an entertainment and shopping destination, the district features art galleries and nightclubs, live music and award-wi...
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After the Mexican-American Wars, when the great state of California was finally an official and wholly portion of the union of states, although it was not really until the late 1800s that San Diego would come into its own. The great railroad systems ar...
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One of the older and today still the most exciting places that you can visit when you travel to San Diego is truly fantastic. Over sixteen blocks of the downtown area are riddled with real gas lamps, just like they were lit in the early 1900s. But that’s not all. This place is the hubbub of nightlife, featuring playhouses, theatres, live music venues, restaurants, cafes and hundreds of awesome stores. An absolute must-see when you are here.
Spanning an eight-block length and two-block width along 5th Avenue, the Gaslamp Quarter is a Victorian neighborhood, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Now known as an entertainment and shopping destination, the district features art galleries and nightclubs, live music and award-winning restaurants, set against the lovely, historic architecture of the neighborhood.