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INLAND EMPIRE California Theatre of the Performing Arts. 909/663-2293. 562 W. 4th St. Catch first-rate Broadway plays, classical music, or light opera. County of San Bernardino's Route 66 & Beyond‑The Perfect California Drive. Route 66 and Beyond offers visitors a chance to get behind the wheel and hit the open road to discover California's scenic drives, remote highways, hidden spots and diverse landscapes. route66 andbeyond.com. See ad, p. 74 DiscoverIE. Southern California's Inland Experience. Our mountains, deserts, lakes, shopping, culture, events, nationally acclaimed resorts and unique attractions make the Inland Empire your perfect getaway destination. DiscoverIE.com. Glen Helen Regional Park. 909/887-7540. 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy. Cool off in a paddleboat or on the waterslide. San Gorgonio Mtn. Trail. 909/382-2606. Invigorating hike to the highest peak (11,499 feet) in Southern California. San Bernardino National Forest. 909/382-2600. SAN JACINTO (D6) San Jacinto Valley. The San Jacinto Valley is rich in Hispanic & Native American heritage offering multicultural experiences all year. A popular destination for "Snowbirds", find out more at visitsanjacintovalley.com. See ad, p. 75 San Jacinto Valley Museum. 951/654-4952. 150 Dillon St. Historical exhibits include 1937 Soviet transpolar flight that landed here. TEMECULA (F5) Temecula Valley Museum. 951/649-6450. 28314 Mercedes St. Recall the region's Luiseno Native Americans and rancho period; kids learn in the interactive discovery area. Temecula Valley Wine Country. 951/699-6586. Swirl and swish samples from 20 wineries. Veteran's Memorial. 888/363-2852. 28250 Rancho California Rd. Life-size bronze soldier writes a letter home. Inland Empire Events WIN TE R Dickens Festival, Riverside. Watch costumed performers portray Dickensian characters and eminent Victorian-era figures, plus period singing, entertainment, crafts, and high tea with Queen Victoria. FEB 22-23 S P RI N G Temecula Rod Run, Temecula. Classic cars show off their shimmering chrome along Old Town Front Street at this free festival, with carnival-style food booths and shops open late. MAR 7-8 SUMMER Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines, Idyllwild. Top jazz artists perform at three venues tucked into a forest setting; Festival Marketplace showcases artists' works (for performance dates, go to idyllwildjazz.com). AUG More at visitcalifornia.com/events WINCHESTER (E5) Winchester Cheese Company. 951/926-4239. 32605 Holland Rd. Try award-winning Holland-style gouda from a family recipe. YUCAIPA (B5) Mousley Museum of Natural History. 909/790-3163. 35308 Panorama Dr. Collect knowledge about minerals, shells, and fossils. Yucaipa Adobe. 909/795-3485. 32183 Kentucky St. Historical landmark, circa 1842. Yucaipa Regional Park. 909/790-3127. 33900 Oak Glen Rd. Rent a paddleboat or swish down the waterslide. MOUNTAIN DISTRICT See map, p. 76 APPLE VALLEY (A4) Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery. 760/240-2111. 11873 Apple Valley Rd. Living history and cultural arts of the high desert. BANNING (E5) Gilman Historic Ranch & Wagon Museum. 951/922-9200. 1937 Gilman St. Ride a historical wagon at the restored homestead. BIG BEAR CITY (C5) Big Bear Valley Historical Museum. 909/585-8100. Big Bear City Park, Greenway Dr. Recall a time when grizzly bears populated California; Memorial Day to mid-Oct. BIG BEAR LAKE (C5) Alpine Slide. 909/866-4626. 800 Wildrose Lane. Bobsled year-round down a quarter-mile track. Bear Mountain. 909/866-5766. 43101 Goldmine Dr. Ski, snowboard, golf. Big Bear Lake. Live It. Up. Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are Southern California's favorite winter resorts for skiing and snowboarding. Spring, Summer, and Fall, it's all about the lake. Try ziplining, mountain biking, or wakeboarding for more adventure. bigbear.com. See ad, this page Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. 909/866-4970. 39707 Big Bear Blvd. Unwind and enjoy the show in this 400-seat venue. Big Bear Mountain Brewery. 909/866-2337. 40260 Big Bear Blvd. Handcrafted beer at more than 6,000-foot elevation. Moonridge Animal Park. 909/878-4200. 43285 Goldmine Dr. Meet bears, birds, and foxes in indigenous animal refuge. Snow Summit. 909/866-5766. 880 Summit Blvd. Year-round mountain resort just 90 minutes from Los Angeles. CRESTLINE (C3) Lake Gregory Regional Park. 909/338-2233. 24171 Lake Dr. Imagine a picnic in an alpine forest of pine. FAWNSKIN (C5) Big Bear Discovery Center. 909/866-3437. 40971 N. Shore Dr. Educational and informational portal to San Bernardino National Forest. HESPERIA (B3) Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area. 760/389-2303. Keep a lookout for occasional bald eagles. VISITCALIFORNIA.COM | 77 http://www.route66andbeyond.com http://www.route66andbeyond.com http://www.DiscoverIE.com http://www.bigbear.com http://www.visitsanjacintovalley.com http://www.bigbear.com http://www.bigbear.com http://www.idyllwildjazz.com http://www.visitcalifornia.com/events http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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