Ashlyn Williams

The fun and down-home charm of a county fair is alive and well thanks to the San Bernardino County Fair that runs from late July to early August. This family-fun event features everything from prize pigs to excellent live music, games, and lots of other great activities.

History never tasted so good as it does when you take the kids to learn about the very first McDonald's restaurant. This pop culture history lesson begins with brothers Mac and Dick McDonald when they first opened their doors to serve their special menu of hamburgers to an unsuspecting public back in 1948. Even though it has grown into one of the biggest brand names in history, see the enterprise's humble beginnings at the Historic Site of the World's First McDonald's Hamburgers museum showcase the humble yet compelling beginnings of the fast food giant. Various items and memorabilia from the franchise's history are on display, a gift shop offers plenty of cool souvenirs, but no food is served at this attraction.

San Bernardino is the home of the Empire 66ers baseball club of the California League. The sports team is the Los Angeles Angels Single A affiliate team. They play their home games at Arrowhead Credit Union Park in downtown San Bernardino.