Nestled within sunny Southern California‘s Orange County, the vibrant city of Anaheim holds a captivating mix of attractions. Most famously known as the home of the Disneyland Resort, Anaheim has charmed visitors for decades with its world-renowned theme parks and entertainment
Playful list of little-lesser known facts about Anaheim, California:
1. Orange You Glad It’s Not Called “Grapeheim”? Anaheim was founded by grape farmers! The city was a major wine producer in the 1800s.
2. Theme Park Royalty: Anaheim isn’t just home to Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm started here as a literal berry farm!
3. Home Sweet Dome: The Anaheim Angels weren’t always the Angels – their original team name was the longest in baseball history: “The California Angels”.
4. Hockey with a Splash of Disney: Did you know Disney once owned Anaheim’s hockey team and named it the Mighty Ducks? Talk about a quacking good time!
5. Presidents Like to Visit: Richard Nixon loved Anaheim so much he built his presidential library there.
6. Anaheim has an Ap-PEEL-ing History: The city’s name translates from German as “Home by the Santa Ana River.”
7. Speaking of Up… The Matterhorn at Disneyland was the first tubular steel roller coaster in the world!
8. Not Just Mickey’s Friends: Anaheim boasts the largest population of Arab Americans outside the Middle East.
9. Pearson Park’s Pear-fect Past: One of Anaheim’s oldest parks used to be an actual pear orchard!
10. “Holy Guacamole!”: Anaheim produces a huge amount of avocados every year.
11. It’s Morphin’ Time! The Power Rangers costumes from the original TV series were stored in an Anaheim warehouse.
12. Music Lover’s Paradise: Famous guitar maker Fender was founded in nearby Fullerton, which is part of the greater Anaheim area.
13. That’s Nuts! Anaheim was once home to a large walnut packing plant. You can still spot occasional walnut trees in the city.
14. Small but Mighty: In the early 1900s, Anaheim was briefly famous for producing chili peppers! Who knew?
Beyond the magical realm of Disney, Anaheim offers a dynamic blend of sports excitement with professional hockey and baseball teams, a thriving culinary scene, and a rich historical district.