Located in The Grove, next to the LA Farmers Market, this American Girl Store in Los Angeles is one of three major emporiums in the U.S. There are seven American Girl stores in all.

Selling for roughly $100 each, American Girl dolls are one of the country’s hottest collectibles. Even Oprah Winfrey is a fan.

Set aside at least 3 hours to tour this amazing complex, which is packed to the rafters with American Girl dolls, books, clothing, and accessories. On the weekends, there are always fun crafts and activities going on.

In the Doll Hair Salon, your child’s American Girl Doll can receive a new hairstyle, or get her ears pierced. There are more than 50 hairstyles to choose from! Well-loved dolls in need of special treatment can check in to the American Girl Doll Hospital for a 2-week stay.

In the American Girl Photo Studio, your little girl can get her picture on a souvenir copy of American Girl Magazine. For the ultimate day trip, enjoy a meal at the American Girl Cafe, one of the signature experiences at the store. Your child’s American doll girl gets her own Treat Seat. And she doesn’t have a doll, there are plenty to borrow.

Each meal begins with a warm cinnamon roll, and your choice of drink. The pink lemonade is always a hit! Kids can enjoy entrees like hot dogs, pizza or buttered noodles, while grown-ups can order more sophisticated fare such as Pasta Pomodoro or Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia. Every meal ends with a delicious Flower Pot Chocolate Mousse, served with a sugar cookie and heart-shaped cake. There’s even a souvenir hair bow to take home.

One of the most popular features at the store is the Just Like You Boutique. Kids can buy a doll that resembles them most, and then get kid-sized pajamas, dresses or outfits to match. You can even buy coordinating swim suits! The second level is home to the adorable Bitty Baby Dolls and American Girl Character Boutique, where you’ll find historical displays about American Girl dolls like Kaya, Felicity and Julie, the 1970s girl. Each 18-inch doll comes with a matching book, and you can go wild with the matching accessories.

We were in love with the cool tree house for Kit Kittredge, and camper set for American Doll of the Year, Lanie Holland. If you want to make a weekend of it, several Los Angeles hotels offer special American Girl Los Angeles hotel packages that include a bed for your doll! Participating hotels in LA include London West Hollywood and The Orlando, among several others. The store’s concierge can assist with suggestions. Be sure to ask for a personal shopper, which is a complimentary service at the store. You even get your own private check-out room.

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Artists at this venue:
Ingrid Michaelson
Cary Brothers
Greg Laswell
Jessie Baylin
Kate Havnevik
Jim Bianco
Molly Jenson (supporting Greg Laswell)
Jason Kanakis (on guitar)

Other artists on tour:
Sara Bareilles
Joshua Radin
Bob Schneider
Dan Wilson
Meiko
Priscilla Ahn
Eric Hutchinson
Jessica Hoop
William Fitzsimmons
Buddy
AM
Holly Conlan
Christopher Denny

Other venues on tour:
Santa Barbara, CA — Stateside
Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
Los Angeles, CA — Hotel Café
Tucson, AZ — Club Congress (WxSW)
Tempe, AZ — The Club House
Austin, TX — Parish (SxSW)
Dallas, TX — House of Blues
Houston, TX — Red Room
Birmingham, AL — WorkPlay
Nashville, TN — Exit/In
Atlanta, GA — Center Stage
Chapel Hill, NC — Cat’s Cradle
Annapolis, MD — Ram’s Head Tavern
Philadelphia, PA — World Café Live
New York, NY — Fillmore @ Irving
Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club
Ithaca, NY — State Theatre
Pittsburgh, PA — Mr Small’s Theatre
Chicago, IL — Park West
Madison, WI — High Noon
Chicago, IL — Park West
Minneapolis, MN — Fine Line
Kansas City, MO — Record Bar
Boulder, CO — Fox Theatre
Denver, CO — Bluebird Theatre
Salt Lake City, UT — Avalon Theatre
Boise, ID — Big Easy
Seattle, WA — Neumos
Portland, OR — Wonder Ballroom
San Francisco, CA — Great American Music Hall
Los Angeles, CA — Henry Fonda Theatre

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Cafe Ruiz has a fantastic coffee tour which takes you through the whole Boquete valley, in Boquete, Panama. We learned more about coffee in three hours from our tour guide Carlos than most people will learn about coffee in a lifetime.

Cafe Ruiz is one of Boquete’s largest coffee exporters, and their coffee tour is absolutely worth a visit.

See the other Cafe Ruiz coffee tour videos (three total) at:
www.carrieandjonathan.com/cafe-ruiz-coffee-tour-boquete-panama.html

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