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City in California, United States
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Lancaster is a city in far northern Los Angeles County in Southern California, 8 miles (13 km) from the Kern County line.
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Post-war and modern art in photography, drawing, film, sculpture, painting, installations and new media.
Associated with the Museum of Art and History, this is Lancaster's oldest surviving structure and holds many artifacts from the area during the 19th century and from local native peoples.
A major center for high school and youth-league soccer tournaments with 35 playing fields.
The museum contains a collection of objects made by various indigenous peoples of California, the Great Basin, and the Southwest.
The Antelope Valley Fair occurs during August each year at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. Other events are held at the fairgrounds throughout the year.
The California Poppy Festival is held at Lancaster City Park during one weekend each year in April while the state flower, the California Poppy, blooms across the valley.
Lancaster Municipal Stadium
Home of the USL League 1 club AV Alta FC.
Lancaster's live performance venue.
100-acre preserve with more than 3 miles of trails among pristine Mojave desert flora. Many types of desert inhabitants can often be seen (jackrabbits, roadrunners, lizards).
One of several area outdoorsman's clubs, providing outings to take game birds.
Veteran-owned mini market and kitchen with counter service for diner fare.
Highly regarded donut shop on 50th W with a plethora of other local restaurants to the north and south.
Full Sports Bar, Holiday Events, Karaoke. Dancing on Friday Nights.
Youth hostel catering to hiking groups. Hostel-like hiker stop near the trail with limited services; accepts resupply packages.
U.S. Forest Service campground in Lake Hughes. RVs to 16', first-come first-served, not reserveable.
An all suite hotel equipped with full kitchens and free high-speed Internet. Complimentary hot breakfast, a light dinner with beverages (Monday-Thursday), and a grocery shopping service.
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By plane
Los Angeles area airports of LAX, Bob Hope in Burbank, Ontario, Long Beach, and John Wayne in Orange County, or Bakersfield's Meadows Field may be used if willing to drive a couple of hours.
By rail
The Lancaster Metrolink Station is the final destination on the Metrolink Rail system's Antelope Valley Line from Los Angeles' Union Station.
By bus
Greyhound Bus Lines stops at the Lancaster Metrolink station and also at the nearby Palmdale Transportation Center.
The Antelope Valley Transit Authority operates public transit buses throughout Lancaster with routes near most major hotels, parks, shopping areas and medical facilities.50.75.
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