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• Meeting Facilities
• Restaurants
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Things to See

Get closeup and personal with the highest and fastest-flying "bird" in the world at Palmdale's Blackbird Airpark Museum. Find out why Palmdale is called the "aerospace capital of the world."

Attractions

Antelope Valley Mall 1233 Rancho Vista Blvd. (Avenue P) Palmdale, CA 93551 661/266-9150	Big Rock Creek Camp 18101 Paradise Dr. Valyermo, CA 93563 661/944-9005
Blackbird Airpark 3620 E. Ave. P Palmdale, CA 93550 661/272-9271	Desert Aire Golf Course 3620 E. Avenue P Palmdale, CA 93550 661/538-0370
Devil's Punchbowl 661/944-2743	Edwards Air Force Base 661/277-3517 90 mi. north of LA
Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42 2001 E. Ave. P Palmdale, CA 93550 661/267-5115	Littlerock Dam and Recreation Area 32700 Cheseboro Rd. Palmdale, CA 93352 661/533-1923
Mountain High Resort 24510 State Hwy. 2 Wrightwood, CA 92397 760/249-5808	Rancho Vista Golf Course 3905 Club Rancho Drive Palmdale, CA 93551 661/272-9903
Tippi Hedren's Shambala Preserve 661/268-0380	Vasquez Rocks County Park 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd. Ague Dulce, CA 91350 661/268-0840

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Things to Do

The high desert is a fascinating place to explore. Check out our recreational and cultural events.

• Calendar of Events
• Parks and Recreation
• Palmdale Playhouse
• Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42
• Aerospace Exploration Gallery

Aerospace Exploration Gallery
The Aerospace Exploration Gallery in Palmdale, Calif., features unique glimpses of NASA's exciting past, present and future in the Antelope Valley and into outer space. Displays include the refurbished forward fuselage including the cockpit of an AV-8 Harrier jet aircraft, a representation of flight research activities in the Antelope Valley circa 1949 and visiting displays that depict aspects of aerospace exploration.

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, in cooperation with the AERO Institute and the City of Palmdale, operates the Gallery. It is currently open free to the public Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 am to 3 pm. The Gallery is located at the Palmdale Institute of Technology located at 38256 Sierra Highway in the Palmdale Civic Center adjacent to Palmdale City Hall. Visit the AERO Institute Web site.

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Lodging

Most lodging facilities are conveniently located at the Palmdale Boulevard exit of the Antelope Valley Freeway (State Highway 14). The Marriott properties are located at the Avenue P exit of the Antelope Valley Freeway.

Hotels/Motels

Best Western John Jay Inn & Suites 661/575-9322	Courtyard Inn by Marriott 661/947-4100
Days Inn 661/273-1400	EZ 8 Motel 661/273-6400
Hampton Inn 661/265-7400	Heritage Motel 661/273-5106
Holiday Inn 661/947-8055	Motel 6 661/272-0660
Ramada Inn 661/273-1200	Residence Inn by Marriott 661/947-4204
Sherwood Motel 661/947-2309	Super 8 Motel 661/273-8000

For more information on member motels and hotels, please visit the Palmdale Chamber of Commerce.

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Meeting Facilities

The City of Palmdale offers a number of venues for meetings and special events. The newly renovated Larry Chimbole Cultural Center (named for Palmdale's first mayor) now provides an additional 2,830 square feet of usable space. Building improvements enlarged the lobby and provided improved access to the conference and meeting rooms. The ballroom of the Spanish Mediterranean-style center now seats 350 people for meetings and banquets.


The quaint bandstand pavilion at Poncitlan Square is the perfect spot for a romantic wedding ceremony or an intimate gathering. The unique Spanish-style fountain and beautiful rose bushes at the park provide a gorgeous photographic background.

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Restaurants

From antipasto to sushi, there is something to please everyone's palate at a variety of restaurants in and around Palmdale. Cuisine from around the world is found in Palmdale's dining establishments.

Visit the Palmdale Chamber of Commerce for a listing of dining venues.

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Shopping

We have it all at the Antelope Valley Mall. Serious shoppers will also want to explore the antique stores, craft shops, cozy boutiques, flea markets and road-side fruit stands found in and around Palmdale. Dillard's two-story department store, Harris Gottschalks, JC Penney, Mervyns and Sears anchor the mall. Barnes & Noble, Linens 'n Things, Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Ross Dress for Less, Staples, Party City, and Sport Chalet are at The Marketplace at Palmdale. New additions include IHOP, Le Chateau, Jamba Juice, Cinnamon Rose and Baja Fresh.

Amargosa Commons includes Trader Joe's, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Circuit City, T.J. Maxx, Panera Bread, Dress Barn, PETsMART, Shoe Pavilion and Rubio's Baja Grill.

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