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What to do in Bakersfield
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Buck Owens Crystal Palace
You can make plans for a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
California State University-Bakersfield
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit California State University-Bakersfield, during your travels in Bakersfield. Check out the charming coffeehouses or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Kern County Fairgrounds
Take the family on an outing to Kern County Fairgrounds during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing 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.
Outlets at Tejon
During your trip to Arvin, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Outlets at Tejon. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices 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. Check out the lively bars or charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area.
Bakersfield College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Bakersfield College, during your travels in Bakersfield. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Bakersfield Sports Village
Catch an event at Bakersfield Sports Village during your trip to Bakersfield. Check out the lively bars or charming coffeehouses 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 a stop by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Rosedale
You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.
West Park Community
Though West Park Community might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Camelot Park and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.
East Bakersfield
East Bakersfield might not have many top sights, but Mechanics Bank Arena and Kern County Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Oleander - Sunset
While Oleander - Sunset isn't home to many top sights, McMurtrey Aquatic Center and Mechanics Bank Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
