aficionado

The mark of any true theme park aficionado is an appreciation of slow-moving, old-school dark rides, attractions that are set in darkened show buildings and often filled with an assortment of vignettes.

His hunt would take him to the online message boards of watch and clock aficionados, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

About 22 miles north of Santa Barbara, Lompoc has become a day trip destination for aerospace aficionados.

More than 130,000 pop culture aficionados make the pilgrimage for the four-day extravaganza in and around the San Diego Convention Center.

Whether you’re a Springsteen aficionado or a new fan who is just discovering the Boss’ unique contributions to American music, “Tracks II” is required listening.