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CENTRAL VALLEY 5 PERFECT WAYS TO SPEND THE DAY 1 1 «2 3 4 5 LODI Sip local varietals in the historic brick building at The Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery, taste more vintages from boutique wineries at Lodi Wine Cellars, and savor housemade gnocchi at Crush Kitchen + Bar. 2 3 4 FRESNO Follow the Fresno County Fruit Trail to farmstands overloaded with the best of the season-sweet berries in May, juicedown-your-chin peaches and nectarines in summer, and colorful pomegranates and pumpkins in fall. 5 HANFORD Visit a tucked-away gem, Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture, with exhibits like centuries-old hanging scrolls and ceramics. Stroll through the serene bonsai garden, then head to Tokyo Station for Boba smoothies and delicious sushi. THREE RIVERS Dine overlooking the rapid-filled Kaweah River at The Gateway Restaurant and Lodge, or peruse more than 20 ice cream flavors at Reimer's Candies & Gifts. April through June, experienced rafters can take on the Class IV+ Kaweah River. KEENE Learn about the life and legacy of a visionary leader for farmworkers' rights at César E. Chávez National Monument. Visit his perfectly preserved office and library in the visitor center, and stop by his gravesite in the peaceful garden. Explore more of the Central Valley at instagram.com/visitcalifornia. Add #VisitCA to your California pics for a chance to be posted on our site. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT Mojave Desert. Info@VisitKern.com; VisitKern.com. See ad, p. 137 ATWATER (B3) Kern County Museum. 661/852-5000. 3801 Chester Ave. Wander through 56 historical buildings in a town setting. Castle Air Museum. 209/723-2178. 5050 Santa Fe Dr. See a B-17 Flying Fortress and other vintage aircraft. Castle Challenger Learning Center Foundation. 209/726-0296. 3460 Challenger Way. An educational center for young mathematicians and astronauts. BAKERSFIELD (G7) Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. 661/852-7282; 866/425-7353. 515 Truxtun Ave. Explore the southern gateway to the Central Valley. Home of the Bakersfield Sound, wonderful museums, exciting annual events, and more. cvb@visitbakers field.com; VisitBakersfield.com. See ad, p. 133 Bakersfield Museum of Art. 661/323-7219. 1930 R St. Bakersfield Speedway. 661/393-3373. 5001 N. Chester Extension. Buck Owens' Crystal Palace. 661/328-7560. 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. Everything you ever wanted to know about the country music legend. Bureau of Land Management. 661/391-6000. California Living Museum. 661/872-2256. 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy. Roam zoo, botanic garden; learn natural history. Kern County Board of Trade. 661/868-5376; 800/500-KERN. 2101 Oak St. At the southern end of California's Central Valley, Kern is the gateway to Southern California, the Sierra Nevada and 132 | VISITCALIFORNIA.COM Kern River County Park. 661/868-7000. Picnic in two vast areas; Kern River runs through. Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center. 661/852-5000. 3801 Chester Ave. Let the kids run free through Kids City and Art Safari. Meadows Field Airport (BFL). 661/391-1800. 3701 Wings Way. Pyrenees French Bakery. 661/322-7159. 717 E. 21st St. Enjoy fresh bread baked on historic site since 1887. BALLICO (B3) McConnell State Recreation Area. 209/394-7755. Central Valley Regional Resources ONLINE Trip itineraries, must sees, inside scoops; visitcalifornia.com/central-valley ON THE ROAD CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTERSM visitcwc.com MERCED 710 W. 16th St.; 209/724-8104 MORE INFORMATION Central Valley Tourism Association 800/514-5539; visitcentralvalley.com BUTTONWILLOW (G6) Tule Elk State Reserve. 661/764-6881. Take binoculars to view a herd of tule elk, once in danger of extinction. CLOVIS (C5) Wild Water Adventure Park. 559/299-9453. 11413 E. Shaw Ave. Cool off; more than 20 rides and attractions. COALINGA (E4) R.C. Baker Memorial Museum. 559/935-1914. 297 W. Elm Ave. Examine local memorabilia. DELANO (F6) Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. 661/849-3433. Delve into African American heritage. Kern National Wildlife Refuge. 661/725-2767. EXETER (E7) Downtown Exeter. 559/592-2919. 101 W. Pine St. Mosey around one of the "prettiest painted places in America." Kaweah Oaks Preserve. 559/738-0211. 29979 Rd. 182. Roam 324-acre valley oak woodlands. FRAZIER PARK (I7) Mil Potrero Park. 661/242-4020. Mt. Pinos Ranger District. 661/245-3731. FRESNO (D5) African American Museum. 559/268-7102. 1857 Fulton St. ALEX FARNUM See map, p. 134 http://www.instagram.com/visitcalifornia http://www.VisitKern.com http://www.visitcalifornia.com/central-valley http://www.visitcwc.com http://www.visitcentralvalley.com http://www.VisitBakersfield.com http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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