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Miniature World

An extensive display of miniature landscapes, cities, etc., some rather bizarre or at comically mismatched scales. Includes the world's smallest working saw mill at a scale of 1:12.

Address: 649 Humboldt St
Getting there: at the back of the Empress Hotel
Hours: Mid-May to late Sep: 9AM-9PM; 9AM-5PM at other times of the year
Price: $19 (adult 18+), $11 (youth 13-17), $9 (child 5-12), Tots under 5 (FREE)
Website: miniatureworld.com (opens in a new tab)

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