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Apple Valley is a city in California's San Bernardino County. The apple orchards of the early 20th century have been replaced by housing developments: streets of ranch and traditional housed along with the mid-20th century modern and usonian architectural designs between Hwy 18 and Bear Valley Road. Urban development began in the mid-2000s bringing big-box retail, chain restaurants and movie theaters.
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A satellite museum of the San Bernardino County Museum that highlights the cultural and natural heritage of the High Desert.
By plane
The nearest commercial airport is Ontario International Airport (ONT), 55 mi southwest of Apple Valley in Ontario.
By train
Amtrak's Southwest Chief service stops in Victorville, about 7 mi from Apple Valley. (See Victorville article for details.)
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San Bernardino · International · SBD
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