Sunny Anaheim is always such a pleasure to visit, and it’s no wonder that it’s the biggest city for tourism in all of Orange County. The Disneyland Resort is, of course, largely responsible for the enormous number of visitors, but it is also far from being the only attraction to enjoy in the area! Whether you need a break from the Happiest Place on Earth, or the resort just isn’t really your speed, here are 5 non-Disney attractions we love to visit while in Anaheim.

Knott’s Berry Farm

Disney might take up all of the headlines, but we need to put some respect on California’s original theme park. Knott’s Berry Farm is a park that blossomed out of a humble berry farm, growing into a family theme park beloved by locals and visitors alike.

Enjoy the regular park attractions like rollercoasters and stage shows, and also the best park food you’ll ever have in your life. Fried chicken dinners, boysenberry treats, and some drinks your tastebuds will be grateful to experience. The park is great for the whole family!

Oak Canyon Nature Center

Amusement parks are a great time for everyone, but every once in a while we all need to touch some grass and get in touch with nature. Luckily, Anaheim has Oak Canyon Nature Center.

You’ll find this 58-acre natural park in Anaheim Hills, where you’ll be able to explore the multiple canyons, the miles of hiking trails, and all of the native wildlife. The John J. Collier Interpretive Center is also on site, a small museum full of regional natural history exhibits. Oak Canyon Nature Center is a perfect place to visit for anyone who needs a day full of fresh air.

Honda Center

There’s a sports lover in just about every family, and in Anaheim, the Honda Center is the place to be. Especially, of course, if your sports lover is particularly a hockey lover.

Home of the Anaheim Ducks, the sports center is a favorite for ice lovers all season long. Of course, as any stadium, events aren’t limited to hockey, either. Catch concerts, the Globetrotters, UFC events, and, being this close to the Happiest Place on Earth, Disney on Ice!

City National Grove

If you’re someone that’s always in the food for something new, then you’ll want to keep an eye on City National Grove of Anaheim. It’s a world-class indoor live-music venue that hosts artists, bands, and so much more.

This venue is a great place to catch plenty of musicians and bands, musical theatre, comedians, plays, and other events that beckon for the stage. Whether you’re looking for something sophisticated and high-brow, or something fun for the whole family, keep an eye on the events to find something perfect for you!

Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center

Finally, there’s no way we’d leave museum lovers out of this. The Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, located within the historic downtown Carnegie Library, is a cultural powerhouse that walks visitors through the history and culture of Anaheim. Art from throughout the region rotates through the galleries, offering something amazing for every visit.

Certainly, with so much cultural diversity in Anaheim, this list is far from exhaustive. These are some of our favorite attractions to visit whenever we’re around, did we miss yours? Let us know!