Taking a Trip Out to Palmdale, California?

4 Great attractions in Palmdalefor a great day trip with the family, or a romantic
Palmdale has been one of the top 25 fastest growingnight for just two.
cities in the country for over two decades. It is2. Golf: There are two regulation golf courses in
among the largest cities to not have a main highwayPalmdale. Rancho Vista is an 18-hole course with a
or interstate within its limits, and its location ismedium-length layout. For something a little shorter,
unbeatable. Only 2 hours from the wine country ofand a bit easier, try Desert Aire, a 9-hole course
Santa Barbara, an hour from the city of Los Angeles,nearby. Both have beautiful greens and host
and about an hour and a half from the beach, youbeginners as well as advanced golfers.
find yourself in driving distance of many great3. Hart's Park: "Two Gun Bill" was a cowboy in many
attractions, without the hustle and bustle of city lifesilent movies many decades ago. William S. Hart
and freeways. Here is a list of some great attractionsowned a 260-acre ranch in Palmdale that is now open
in Palmdale and the surrounding Los Angeles County.to the public. Hart's Park was donated to the public a
few years ago, and is now a great place to spend an
1. The Devil's Punchbowl: This sandstone formation atafternoon outside any time of the year.
4,750 ft elevation is considered a miniature version of4. Palmdale Playhouse: This little theater hosts many
the Grand Canyon. This natural preserve contains adifferent shows throughout the year. From The
state park and plays host to many different plantsChristmas Story in December to symphony
and animals. Most of the animals here are nocturnalorchestras, to various plays, you are sure to find
and rarely seen. Hiking trails that reach to thesomething that suits your fancy any time of the
Andreas Fault are abundant, and there are viewingsyear. Enjoy your stay in Palmdale!
of all the meteor showers of each year. This makes