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Downtown Bakersfield Bars Draw Crowds With Country, Dance, Lounge Venues
Downtown venues east of Chester Avenue anchor the city's walkable nightlife options with country, dance and lounge spots.
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Bakersfield Chefs Transform Agricultural Roots Into Thriving Culinary Scene
The chefs and entrepreneurs reshaping the city's culinary scene reveal how tradition, agriculture, and immigrant hustle created something that never existed before.
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Bakersfield's Basque Traditions Keep Families Gathering Around Dinner Tables
Family-style meals and agricultural roots keep the city's signature cuisine at the center of everyday conversations.
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Bakersfield Explorers Find Five Top Outdoor Adventures Within Hours
From the rugged slopes of Wind Wolves to the rushing currents of the Kern River, the city’s surrounding landscape offers diverse terrain for every level of explorer.
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Bakersfield Fashion Guide: Where to Shop, What Costs, Access Details
From vintage finds to high street brands, Bakersfield’s fashion scene offers a range of options-but pricing and access vary widely across neighborhoods.
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Bakersfield Residents Discover Hidden Trails Along Kern River Valley
Bakersfield residents hit local trails and parks this summer for quick escapes along the Kern River and valley green spaces.
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Bakersfield Gardeners Master Summer Plant Care With Local Tips
Bakersfield gardeners can apply zone-specific practices drawn from local sources to manage lawns and plants through the summer.
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Bakersfield's Old Town Attracts New Businesses, Revitalizes Historic 19th Street
A blend of new businesses, community programs, and residents are reshaping social connections on historic 19th Street.
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Bakersfield Arts District Preserves Country Music While Expanding Galleries and Theaters
The Downtown Arts District draws residents and visitors to galleries theaters and museums while preserving the city's country music roots.
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Bakersfield Museum of Art Celebrates 70 Years Leading Region's Cultural Scene
As the region's sole institution of its kind, the museum celebrates its 70th anniversary with facility upgrades and expanded public access.
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Bakersfield's Trail Network Offers Cycling, Hiking, Boating and Rafting
Bakersfield provides extensive options for cycling, hiking, boating and rafting through its network of trails and nearby preserves.
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Bakersfield Residents Master Four Sustainability Habits Before Joining Local Programs
Key details on waste services, air filter care, water use and cleanup events ahead of participation.
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New Rooftop Bars and Venues Transform Bakersfield's Summer Nightlife Scene
From new rooftop bars to expanded live music venues, Bakersfield’s nighttime offerings are buzzing amid rising local demand.
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Bakersfield Artists Gain Monthly Platforms to Showcase Emerging Talent
Venues and monthly events give local artists regular platforms to display work and develop skills.
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Bakersfield's Best Summer Trails: Hike Panorama Bluffs, Paddle Kern River
From hiking the Panorama Bluffs to paddling the Kern River, Bakersfield offers plenty of outdoor activities for all skill levels this season.
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Bakersfield's Arts District Anchors City's Cultural Identity and Growth
From the historic Fox Theater to the grassroots First Friday Art Walk, the downtown core remains the epicenter for local creative expression.
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Bakersfield Tour Operators Launch New Historic District and Kern River Routes
Bakersfield operators have added new guided routes through historic districts and along the Kern River this July.