Journey through the arts, history, and stories of the people who shaped the American West during a visit to the Autry Museum.About this Event
Located in beautiful Griffith Park, the Autry is one of Southern California's finest museums, featuring world-class galleries filled with Native American art and cultural materials, film memorabilia, historic firearms, paintings, interactive areas, and more. This incredible museum houses fascinating exhibits spanning different focus areas of California. Discover What’s Her Story: Women in the Archives, which reveals compelling stories of women found in the Autry’s collection and takes a look behind the scenes to share how the work of archivists brings more hidden narratives to light. Experience Human Nature and learn about how traditional ecological knowledge can help current residents understand and care for the environment. Take in Art of the West to see the dynamic and evolving world of art that springs from cultural practices of some of the many peoples who shaped the American West. Your excursion also a stop at famous Olvera Street for lunch on your own. This colorful village features historic buildings, restaurants, a traditional Mexican style plaza, and vendors selling handcrafted Mexican wares typical of old Mexico.
Activity Level: Easy
Limited walking or walking and mobility is at own pace, and leisurely free time may be included. Few stairs are involved and elevators are usually present at destinations.
PICKUP LOCATIONS
Grossmont Park & Ride
Depart: 7:45 a.m.
Return: 7:30 p.m.
Grossmont Park & Ride 6385 Murray Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942.
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Mission Valley
Depart: 8:00 a.m.
Return: 7:15 p.m.
Next to In-N-Out Burger at 2005 Camino del Este, San Diego 92108 .
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University City
Depart: 8:15 a.m.
Return: 7:00 p.m.
Governor Dr. & Kantor St. - 6245 Kantor St, San Diego 92122.
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La Costa Park & Ride
Depart: 8:45 a.m.
Return: 6:30 p.m.
La Costa Avenue Park & Ride, East side of I-5 at 710 La Costa Ave, 92024.
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Lake Forest
Depart: 9:45 a.m.
Return: 5:15 p.m.
Arby's Restaurant at 23862 Bridger Rd., Lake Forest CA. 92630.
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Please Note:
- All travelers should be fully vaccinated before traveling with us.*
- Masks will be required at all times while on the coach except when eating or drinking. For safety reasons our snack and beverage service on the coach has been suspended for the time being; however, you may bring your own.
- Hand sanitizer will be available at the doorway steps and upon request.
- Tour guides will be fully vaccinated and will wear a face covering onboard the coach.
- Tour guide, pickup location and times subject to change. Please arrive at your pickup location 10 minutes prior to the indicated departure time.
This tour is presented by Tour Guide Mark Jacobson
About Mark: Mark loves to travel and credits his parents with establishing his “wanderlust” at a very young age. “I was taught to appreciate scenery, history and culture during our many family vacations, and for that, I’m thankful.”
After receiving a degree in Business Administration, Mark attended travel school in Minneapolis and started working for a local tour company at the age of 23. Since then, he’s had the good fortune to escort many tours throughout the United States, Canada and abroad during 25+ years in the travel industry.
“In addition to tour guiding, I’ve worked in reservations, group sales, office management, and as a travel show presenter for various tour companies. I’m well-rounded in terms of experience in the travel industry, which translates nicely into my tour guiding skills.”
Mark also loves to cook. He was surrounded by home-cooked food and fresh garden vegetables growing up on his family farm in North Dakota. Here he learned about cooking from his mother who owned and managed several successful local restaurants. “I was always in the kitchen with my Mom, and worked side by side with her at various restaurants. I was learning to cook at a very young age, without even realizing it.”
Later in life, Mark rediscovered his passion for food. In 2007 he enrolled in culinary school. “I wanted to combine my love for food with my love for travel.” After graduating culinary school, Mark continues to work both in the travel industry as a tour guide specializing in food-focused tours, and also as a personal chef. “I work hard to exceed my clients expectations. People remember the information you give them as a tour guide, but most of all, they remember how you made them feel. I want everyone to end their tour with a big smile on their face!”
Event Venue
Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, United States
USD 149.00