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Bakersfield Sights and Landmarks Guide, California

Discover the excellent sights in Bakersfield

Bakersfield is a great and large city located at the southern tip of the Kern County’s Central Valley in California. This highly magnificent city is one of the fastest-developing and largely populated in the U.S. and is roughly situated equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles. Apart from boasting a rich culture, tradition, music and sports, the city is also popular for its amazing sights and tourist spots.

The popular sights or travel destinations worth visiting in Bakersfield include:

Bakersfield Museum of Art- Constructed in 1956, the museum contributes in increasing the overall understanding and awareness of the visual arts. There are various art classes and lectures that are offered all through the year. This highly exceptional museum is also available for private weddings and other events.

Buck Owens Crystal Palace- Honoring the music and life of the country’s star, Buck Owens, the Palace is popular for its restaurant, entertainment venue and museum. Visitors can peruse the huge range of memorabilia in the Palace’s County Store as well.

Bakersfield Music Theatre- Ideally located on the Chester Avenue, this highly appreciated and admired theatre is popular for offering great cocktails as well as dinner along with the mind blowing concerts in a cherished and personal atmosphere.

Historic Fox Theater- This is the outstanding and premiere source for live entertainment shows and concerts. This theatre offers exclusive acoustics in an intimate atmosphere setting to provide a mind boggling entertainment experience for the visitors. You cannot surely miss enjoying the top comedy events.

Kern River Parkway- This highly admired and visited parkway is best for recreational activities like walking, running, horseback riding and cycling. The trail starts in close vicinity of the California Living Museum and wanders through to the Enos Lane. Children along with their parents can take pleasure in these activities and have a rocking time.

The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra- This greatly applauded and admired Orchestra is simply the best for offering the visitors a great experience during their stay in the city of Bakersfield. The Orchestra has put up various shows for about 70 years or more. Most of the performances and concerts occur on the Truxtun Avenue at the Bakersfield Convention Center.

So, do not wait anymore thinking of the destination to visit this vacation and make an excellent trip to Bakersfield to enjoy its huge array of attractive sights and tourist spots.

 
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    travel tip by luci posted more then 30 days ago
    Though not one of the most major attractions of the city, the Big Shoe Repair is definitely a sight you shouldn't miss while traveling through Bakersfield. It is the perfect picture background to show off with to your friends or...
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