Lancaster
The Antelope Valley is well-known for its abundant springtime display of poppies at the 1,745-acre Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, on Lancaster Road between 130th and 170th streets west. The reserve's 8 miles of trails (portions are paved) are open year-round; the visitor center is open mid-March through late May. The best viewing time is mid-April. Phone (661) 724-1180.
Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W. Lancaster Blvd., presents music, dance, drama and children's events; phone (661) 723-5950. Also along Lancaster Boulevard, the Aerospace Walk of Honor pays tribute to distinguished test pilots who have flown out of Edwards Air Force Base.
Visitor Centers
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce 554 W. Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA 93534-2534. Phone:(661)948-4518
Things to Do
Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH)
Recreational Activities
Hot Air Ballooning
Don's Early Light Hot Air Ballooning