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Discover tranquility at the Central Park at Mill Creek in Bakersfield. Spend a day in the park, surrounded by trees and three million pounds of boulders from the Kern River. The park features stamp concrete walkways, lined with turn-of-the-century themed fixtures, and a covered pedestrian bridge crossing over a babbling brook.

Art buffs hang out at the Bakersfield Museum of Art to appreciate permanent collections from renowned regional artists, and view rare traveling exhibits such as Lethal Beauty; Samurai Weapons and Armor, displaying the compelling duality of deadly weaponry forged with artistic beauty. Release your inner artist by signing up for one of the museum's art classes or workshops.

Broadway's musical magic happens at the Stars Theatre Restaurant . Spend an evening enjoying entertainment on a stage that features elaborate sets, beautiful costumes, and the impressive talents of community-based casts. The theater has hosted performances of popular productions like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.

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.