California - Central Valley Area Attractions

Paramount Citrus processes various types of fruit juices, up to 10 million cartons annually.

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park has restored buildings from the beginning of the century. The town was founded in 1908. It was the site of the only California town founded, financed and governed by African Americans. The schoolhouse was used until 1972 and has been furnished as it would have been in 1915.

Lebec (pop. 400) is located in Grapevine Canyon southwest of Tehachapi. Lebec was named after Peter le Beck who was mysteriously killed by a bear in 1873.

Fort Tejon was set up by the United States army in 1854. The fort now displays Civil War battles and military displays.

The water park is closed.

The Oakwood Lake Water Park has more than 30 water rides and a wading pool.

North Fork (pop. 600) is located near Oakhurst and Kings Canyon National Park.

The Sierra Mono Indian Museum has one of the largest basket collections from the Mono Indians. The museum also features wildlife exhibits, tools, jewelry and baskets from other North American Indian tribes. The Tettelton Wildlife display in natural dioramas is also on display at the Sierra Mono Indian Museum.

Fresno Flats Historical Park is home to several historic buildings typical of the late-19th century. Two restored and furnished homes dating to the 1870s, a pair of early-day one-room schools, two 19th Century jails and several other farm buildings are featured.

The Sanger Depot Museum is housed in the Sanger Railroad Depot. Built in 1887, the Depot was the hub of the town. Exhibits include a replica of Sanger's 7th Street circa the 1890's and 1900's, a collection of Yokut Indian basketry, and the Nation's Christmas Tree - a 3,500 year old redwood - that was dedicated in 1926.

The Minter Field Air Museum is housed in the original fire station, built in 1941. The base was a major basic training facility for nearly 12,000 pilots who received basic training in BT-13s, UC-78's, AT-6s, P-38s and B-25s.

The Minter Field Air Museum houses artifacts and photographs of the men and women who were stationed at this location. Artifacts include a period fire truck, 1944 Ford jeep, military uniforms, radio equipment, Echelons (Class Books), Snap Roll Newsletters, and hundreds of photographs.

The Sacramento Valley Museum in Williams is located in the old high school, built in 1911, with 27 rooms. Historic exhibits of life in Sacramento Valley from the mid-1800s to the 1930s are featured. The rooms include an apothecary, a kitchen, an old-fashioned general store, and documents with deeds signed by various United States presidents.