Lancaster Things to Do

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Dedicated on September 11, 2004 to honor 5 new monument plaques. This is where "The Aerospace Walk of Honor" starts, that honors those who contributed to our aviation history of the past.

Check out the websites to see where other wonderful places to visit. This aircraft dates me.....I think I worked on it........yikes I am getting old......lol!

This is McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom twin jet, all-weather, supersonic, versatile multiple-mission air superiority fighter, fighter bomber, advance interceptor, ground support, tacticle strike, and reconnaissance aircraft. They served for US Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force as well as foreign air forces. For five years they flew as the US Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron. What a JET!!!:-))

Aerospace Walk of Honor

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Known back then as the Antelope Valley Hotel was then sold to Mr. Rockabrand and changed to the Gillwyn Hotel and then to reasons unkown changed to the Western Hotel. It was operated way into the 1960's by Myrtie Webber. She still was a very much involved with the hotel until her death in 1978 of the age of 110. Yet, this building endured many sets backs of restoration due to no funding and vandalism. In 1978, an eight grade class of Park View School decided to take it upon themselves to clean her up and movtivate the community to save one of our last treasures. They had many fund raisers which raised $40,000 to purchase the site to save her. Soon the city of Lancaster took over the restoration in 1987. Now she is completed restored and presently houses a museum of our towns most beloved history.

There is a Momument in front of the hotel dedicated to the Tuskegee Airmen. Dedicated in Feb 28, 1999 to the young and brave African American Airmen who dedicated their service and lives during WWII.

They have renovated the whole BLVD and the ancient palms trees were moved to the center. As far as I know they are doing well. Keep our fingers crossed.

Historical Marker No.658

If you love wall murals you will love these. They are located on the walls of various business along Lancaster Blvd where also the Aerospace Walk of Honor is. They are beautifully done and make me proud to be from Lancaster. I am particular fond of this one, because I served in the United States Air Force when Col Pete Knight use to fly the T-38's. Never said a bad thing, but only good things about our airplanes. He was always such a pleasure to talk with.

You'll find these everywhere from Acton to Bakersfield covering the hills sides in the brightest orange. The pedals will close when it is cold or windy, so you can see them best when it is calm and sunny. They grow the best of course when our rainfall has been frequent the winter before. Lancaster even has a Poppy Festival and has a special Poppy Reserve on the west side of Lancaster. They are absolutely beautiful when it is a warm and calm day!;-)

Visitor Center is Open through April 25 only.
Weekends: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Weekdays: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Wildflower blooms usually occur from March through May. The peak viewing period is Mid-April.
Please no dogs, horses or mountain bikes on the trails.


Antelope Poppy Reserve

Wonderfully done museum with lots of educational exhibits for all to enjoy. Has some very lovely works of Art for those art critics. The exhibits change from time to time like most musuems do. They are some lovely people that work hard in providing some culture to our wonderful Antelope Valley area.

These markers are dedicated to the men and women who risk their lives to the advancement of aerospace. Each marker has been dedicated to a extraordinary individual who sacrificed their time and sometimes their life so we as Americans and those of the free world can live in peace.

I grew up mostly in the Antelope Valley and over the years I have been friends with the daughters and sons of Astronauts and Test Pilots who do not only risk their safety for future generations and their families future generation. It takes some hardy individuals to risk so much. Real Pioneer Spirit!!

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This road was created for a Honda Commerical on Ave K, but residents complained so it was covered up and another was created on Avenue G, which is just across from Fox Airport. I wanted my boys to enjoy it and my oldest got the biggest kick because I keep driving around to listen to it. My youngest was watching a movie and finally at the last turn around he took his headset off and said, "Star Wars?". We all laughed. It is pretty cool. Stay to the left and drive the speed limit. I hope you can guess what it is. Have fun!

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This is another one of Lancasters pride and joy. This a very beautiful performing art center that boast many celebrities who perform regularly over the year. The decor is wonderfully done and the all the seats have a great view. They are very comfortable too. They have had Heart, Meat Loaf, Willie Nelson, James Brown, The Bangles Wynton Marsalis, Crystal Gayle and Bob Newhart perform here. The also have such plays as Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker Ballet, Singin' in the Rain, and Romeo & Juliet. I have been here several times and have never been disappointed if not delightfully entertained.

Also, this use to be the site of the Antelope Valley Theatre and AV Bowl. I can still remember those Saturday double matinee and muching on popcorn or the candy we smulged in from Woolworths or SavOn drug stores. Those are great memories.