Downey, California
City in California, United States
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Downey is a city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, United States, 13 mi (21 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities. The city is the birthplace of the Apollo space program and Taco Bell. It is also the home of the oldest operating McDonald's restaurant in the world. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 114,355.
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Johnie's Broiler
American restaurant in Downey, California
1.2 mi away
Space Shuttle Inspiration
Space Shuttle mockup in the United States
1.3 mi away
Oldest McDonald's restaurant
Hamburger stand in Downey, California
0.9 mi away
Fatima's Grill
Lebanese–Mexican fusion restaurant in Los Angeles
0.7 mi away
Downey Studios
American production studio
1.1 mi away
Casa de Parley Johnson
Historic house in California, United States
1.3 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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