TOP 30 Miniature models in Carlsbad, California

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Miniland USA, located at 1 Legoland Drive in Carlsbad, California, is a popular tourist attraction that features incredible scenes from coast to coast all made out of millions of LEGO® bricks. From San Francisco to Las Vegas, New York City to Washington D.C., visitors can explore iconic landmarks and historical buildings in miniature form. One of the highlights of Miniland USA is the first LEGO® City of San Diego, showcasing the best of "America's Finest City" in LEGO form. The Las Vegas Strip is also a must-see, with ten different hotel properties recreated entirely out of LEGO bricks.

The Craftsmanship Museum, located at 3190 Lionshead Avenue in Carlsbad, California, is a unique institution showcasing the finest examples of miniature engineering and craftsmanship. One of the standout exhibits is a working 1/6 scale model of a Holbrook Model C lathe, which took a dedicated individual a lifetime to complete and has won numerous awards. Visitors can also admire meticulously crafted models of a P-51 Mustang and two F4U Corsair planes, each built with incredible attention to detail using aluminum and brass. The museum is open Thursday through Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM, and admission is free (though donations are gratefully accepted). One of the highlights on display is Louis Chenot's superb 1/6 scale Gar Wood Runabout with a Liberty V-12 engine. Visitors can also marvel at Geoff Kidd's scratch-built model M1857 12-pounder Napoleon gun with limber and caisson.