Bramblewood

Airplane aficionados fly high at the Minter Field Air Museum. The premier high-flying museum boasts the honorable distinction as the official home base for many restoration companies that specialize in warbirds and antiques. Visitors can see WWII aircrafts, including Stearmans, Ryans, Stinsons, North American AT-6's, and a P-15 Mustang.

Conduct your evening out at the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy listening to the sweeping sounds of the professional 80 member orchestra under the direction of Maestro John Farrer, as it performs classical music masterpieces written by the musical greats. Productions have included Beethoven's Overture to Egmont, Brahms Symphony No. 4 and Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.

Keep your nightlife excursion low key at the Goose Loonies Tavern and Grill. It's time to head out for a simple night on the town with friends at the city's best tavern to catch up on old times. Check out the classic American and traditional Greek menu, order from a full bar featuring a variety of 20 ice-cold draft beers on tap, and watch the latest sports event. It's the most relaxed nightlife destination in town.

Go puck crazy with the Bakersfield Condors professional minor-league hockey team. You might remember the team's earlier years as the Bakersfield Fog. However, today this sports team is best known as the Conquering Condors, and they play their games at the city's infamous Rabobank Arena.