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Buck Owens Crystal Palace
You can enjoy a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Outlets at Tejon
During your trip to Arvin, you can do some window-shopping at Outlets at Tejon. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Mechanics Bank Arena
Catch an event at Mechanics Bank Arena during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
California State University-Bakersfield
Explore the campus of California State University-Bakersfield during your travels in Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Kern County Fairgrounds
Take the family on an outing to Kern County Fairgrounds during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Bakersfield College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Bakersfield College during your travels in Bakersfield. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
The Park At River Walk
Explore the great outdoors at The Park At River Walk, a lovely green space in Bakersfield. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Fox Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Fox Theater on your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Bakersfield Sports Village
Catch an event at Bakersfield Sports Village during your trip to Bakersfield. Visit the lively bars or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
Areas of Bakersfield
Downtown Bakersfield
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bakersfield, Mechanics Bank Arena and Fox Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Wheeler Ridge
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider stopping by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Rosedale
You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.
West Park Community
West Park Community might not have many top sights, but Camelot Park and Buck Owens Crystal Palace are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Bakersfield
While East Bakersfield isn't home to many top sights, Mechanics Bank Arena and Fox Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Oildale
While there might not be top attractions in Oildale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kern County Museum and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.
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