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5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in San Luis Obispo, California

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Madonna Inn

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

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The Dorn Pyramid

A Mysterious Masonic tomb in San Luis Obispo.

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San Luis Obispo's Bubblegum Alley

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

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Cal Poly Architecture Graveyard

A deserted hodgepodge of experimental structures designed by nearby university students.

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The Bells of El Camino Real

A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."

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Rinconada Mercury Mine

Machinery left over from California's once thriving mercury industry now attracts artists and explorers.

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Morro Rock

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

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