Bakersfield, CA

Get a bird's eye view of Bakersfield at Professor Muldoon's hot-air balloon Company. Tour the breathtaking vistas of the city below at the crack of dawn as the morning light is breaking through on an unforgettable hot-air balloon ride. With your feet back on the ground enjoy a champagne celebration and a keepsake flight certificate.

Address: 2720 Tehachapi, CA 93581 - MAP
Phone: (661) 823-7663
Web: www.caladventures.com

Tour farm fresh goodness at the Murray Family Farms Station in Bakersfield. Locals head over to the big red barn building to harvest local grown seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy, enjoy a picnic, listen to a concert and let the children hang out at Auntie Bells Ant Farm and the petting zoo.

Address: 9557 Copus Road Bakersfield, CA 93313 - MAP
Phone: (661) 858-1100
Web: www.murrayfamilyfarms.com

The Market Place has it all. Come tour Bakersfield's hottest shopping and entertainment center. Meander for hours along flower-lined pathways dotted with one-of-a-kind shops such as Victoria's in the Marketplace and independent diners such as Toro Fusion Grill. Relax afterward with friends at the Regal Movie Theater or Starbucks Coffee.

Address: Ming Avenue & Haggin Oaks Boulevard Bakersfield, CA 93311 - MAP
Phone: (714) 545-1400
Web: www.themarketplacebakersfield.com

The Bakersfield Museum of Art welcomes you to tour artistic freedom. The museum is home to four main galleries showcasing contemporary and historic permanent collections and traveling exhibits. Explore paintings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, artifacts, and other great art works from regional artists. Don't miss out on the opportunity to take on-site art classes and workshops.

Address: 1930 R Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 - MAP
Phone: (661) 323-7219
Web: www.bmoa.org

The California Living Museum is the state's premier native zoo and garden. Located in Bakersfield, the museum is simply referred to as CALM. Tour a kingdom teeming with plants and animals native to California, in home that's wild about protecting injured and orphaned wild animals. Be sure to check out the zoo calendar for some zoo-per great events.

Address: 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway Bakersfield, CA 93306 - MAP
Phone: (661) 872-2256
Web: www.calmzoo.org

Hee Haw! It's Buck Owens' Crystal Palace. Tour the life and times of country and western music legend Buck Owens when you visit the on-site museum, concert hall, and restaurant. Explore years of memorabilia collections, including guitars, clothes, and photographs. Discover southern food, live music, and a memorable country life.

Address: 2800 Buck Owens Boulevard Bakersfield, CA 93308 - MAP
Phone: (661) 328-7560
Web: www.buckowens.com