Located atop Simi Valley’s vast peaks and valleys, The
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is a sprawling
center overlooking all of Ventura County. One of the
county’s most popular tourist destinations, the center
includes a library, educational events, and a museum with
permanent and temporary exhibits. Thousands of artifacts
and displays detail decades of President Reagan’s life,
including his Hollywood career, California governorship,
and a daily diary that he kept throughout his presidency.
The museum also includes a full-size replica of the Oval
Office, and the center displays a unique piece of presidential
history in the massive “Air Force One Pavilion.” The
90,000-square-foot hanger is complete with a floor to ceiling
glass wall that boasts an expansive hilltop view. Inside,
visitors can tour the 707 aircraft that served Reagan and
other presidents, including Carter, Clinton and H.W. Bush.
This “Flying White House” offers an intimate and detailed
glimpse of how these presidents traveled.
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