There's no place like home...
in the Greater Antelope Valley

Cultural Attractions

Theater

Lancaster Performing Arts Center
In the last decade, more than 400 performances by world-class entertainers have graced the stage. Who can forget the charisma of Natalie Cole, the exuberance of Little Richard or the grandeur of the Winnipeg Ballet, to name just a few.
Palmdale Playhouse
The Palmdale Playhouse, celebrated its 6th birthday in September 2000, features a 348-seat theatre which provides an intimate, cozy atmosphere and an unobstructed view from every seat. Incorporated into the design of the Playhouse are vestiges of the old Maryott School auditorium around which the theatre was built.

Museums

Air Force Flight Test Center Museum
Exhibits on the history of Edwards AFB and flight testing.
Antelope Valley African American Museum
Regular historical exhibits on African kings, the process of weaving Kente cloth
and the contributions of important African Americans.
Antelope Valley College Art Gallery
Gallery hours: 9am-3pm and 7-9pm Monday through Thursday, except holidays
and between semesters.

Antelope Valley Indian Museum
Museum in old homestead is on Register of Historic Places, and features Native American art, local history displays, nature trail and gift shop.

Blackbird Airpark
World's only display of two Lockheed Blackbirds.

California Museum of Air and Space
California City Municipal Airport.

Cedar Centre Art Gallery
Gallery hours: 1-5pm Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free.

Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery
Museum Hours: 11am-4pm. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 104pm. Sundays.
Admission: Free. 44801 Sierra Highway, 661-723-6250

Palmdale Playhouse Art Gallery
Art work viewed during Playhouse events and by appointment during regular
business hours, 8:30am-5pm. Monday through Friday. Open during performances.

Twenty Mule Team Museum
Boron memorabilia dating to 1929. Exhibits feature mining, desert flora and fauna.

Western Hotel Museum
Antelope Valley's oldest building, dating to 1888. Exhibits deal with area's history.

And remember, the Antelope Valley is only
an hour away from museums, theaters, beaches
and theme parks in nearby Los Angeles.

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Map of the Greater Antelope Valley

Did you know?

The California
Poppy
Reserve
has the
largest
natural
display of wild
California Poppies
in the entire state.

The Greater Antelope Valley includes parts of northern Los Angeles and southeastern Kern Counties, covering a region of more than 3,000 square miles.

The Greater Antelope Valley Economic Region is bounded by Acton
on the south, California City and Tehachapi to the north, Interstate 5 on the west and the San Bernardino County line to the east.

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Greater Antelope Valley Regional Profile

Major Metropolitan Populace

(Incorporated cities ranked in order of population.)
Lancaster 132,402

Palmdale 122,392
Tehachapi 12,800
California City 8,775
Unincorporated Regions

Edwards Air Force Base 11,756

Unincorporated East Kern County 29,500

Unincorporated North Los Angeles County 97,000

Greater Antelope Valley Regional Population

* 2000 estimated population for entire region: 359,300

(*Incorporated and unincorporated regions combined.)

Major Economic Contributors

Aerospace

Agriculture

Corrections

Manufacturing, Warehousing and Distribution

Mining

Rich in Natural Resources

Borate Ore

Sand and Gravel
Gold
California Aqueduct traverses the region
Deep Water Aquifers and Flat, Arable Land make for diversified

agricultural production in both dry and irrigated crops.

Elevation

Valley Floor elevation ranges from 2,500 to 3,975 feet above sea level.

Climate

From June to September, average temperatures range between

63F at night and 94F during the day.
In winter, average temperatures range between
36F at night and 62F during the day.

The region provides a moderate, semiarid, four-season climate
with low humidity and average annual precipitation of 4 inches.
Clear blue skies and sunshine are the year-round norms.

Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance

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