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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Solvang

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Solvang, California

Updated December 4, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Solvang

25 Sep 2023

Solvang, California

OstrichLand USA

Get up close to emus and ostriches, or buy their tasty meat.
The wind harp today.

Solvang, California

Solvang Wind Harp

California's oldest wind harp represents a historic piece of America's Danish history.

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Hans Christian Andersen Museum

Honoring the famed folktale author, this California museum looks like it belongs in the Black Forest.
Solvang’s Rundetaarn replica

Solvang, California

Rundetaarn Replica

In the "Danish Capital of America," a replica of one of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings.
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Abandoned Neverland Ranch

Santa Ynez, California

Neverland Ranch

The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.
10 miles from Solvang
Victorian Mansion

Los Alamos, California

The Victorian Mansion

This unique bed and breakfast was first constructed during the 1800s by a Russian immigrant family.
13 miles from Solvang
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Knapp’s Castle

Santa Barbara, California

Knapp’s Castle

The ruins of the castle that chemicals built.
14 miles from Solvang
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Stories About Solvang

The flirtatious red golden pheasant is a dinosaur.

We’re Surrounded by Dinosaurs, at Least We Were for a Month or So

A subtle, if temporary, change to one of the world’s biggest websites underscored a modern triumph of paleontology, and how we understand life on Earth.
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December 4, 2023

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