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Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park
Museum of Art and History
Prime Desert Woodland Preserve
Saddleback Butte State Park
Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC)
Liquid Bean Coffee House
Antelope Valley Winery
Crazy Otto's Diner
The Lemon Leaf Cafe
The Modern Tea Room
The Musical Road
The Western Hotel Museum
Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park
AV Fair and Event Center
- Q: Where is Lancaster, California located?
- A: Lancaster, California is located approximately an hour north of downtown Los Angeles, within the Mojave Desert's Antelope Valley region.
- Q: What is Lancaster known for?
- A: Lancaster is known for its vibrant arts scene and cultural events, including the annual California Poppy Festival.
- Q: What is the California Poppy Festival?
- A: The California Poppy Festival brings more than 60,000 visitors to the region to see widespread blooms of the state's official flower.
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