A short, scenic drive east of Bakersfield puts you in the breathtaking majesty of the Sequoia National Forest & Giant Sequoia National Monument. The Giant Sequoia is the world's largest tree, and a must-see for the whole family. Then, head to your next outdoor adventure: River's End Rafting. Take a thrilling whitewater ride, starting from the mouth of Kern Canyon and ending at Lake Ming, near Bakersfield's eastern city limits.
Bakersfield's majestic Fox Theater is the place to go for live performances, concerts and comedy shows. If you're a fan of country music, especially the old school stuff, you'll love the Crystal Palace and Museum. Also, bring the whole family Kern County Museum to see regional artifacts, as well as one of the largest collections of historical photographs in the state.
And be sure to take a trip to downtown Bakersfield and the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History. You'll find fossils unearthed in Bakersfield's own foothills, as well as American Indian artifacts, dinosaurs, and interpretive exhibits in this one-of-a-kind, 16,000-square-foot museum. What are you waiting for? Reserve a room at one of our Choice Hotels in Bakersfield today!