Wasco
Nestled in the heart of California's agricultural Central Valley, Wasco is a charming rural city celebrated deeply for its rich farming heritage and its historic role as a major hub for commercial rose growing. First-time visitors will immediately notice the welcoming, small-town atmosphere and the surrounding landscape of sprawling crop fields that give the community its peaceful, unhurried character.
Beyond its agricultural roots, the city offers visitors easy access to local parks, community museums, and scenic nearby attractions like the Kern National Wildlife Refuge. Whether you are passing through along Highway 46 or stopping to explore local historical sites and eateries, Wasco provides a genuine glimpse into central California's vibrant regional culture.
Known for: Agricultural heritage, rose growing, and Central Valley charm · Getting around: Car-friendly with convenient access via Highway 46
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Things to Do
California Living Museum (CALM)
Kern County Museum
Fox Theater Bakersfield
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
Bakersfield Museum of Art
Wasco Historical Society Museum
Frank Barker Park
Westside Park
Cormack Park
Southgate Park
Carol's Dari Freeze
Kern National Wildlife Refuge
Buttonwillow Raceway Park
Shafter Depot Museum
Carrizo Plain National Monument
Wasco Rose Garden
Lost Hills Park
Delano Municipal Golf Course
Restaurants
Cafe 101
Catrina's Mexican Grill
Blue Sushi & Teriyaki
El Burrito Loco
Frosty King
Wingstop
Domino's Pizza
Denny's
Carl's Jr.
Burger King
Teresa's Taco Villa
Subway
Little Caesars Pizza
Jack in the Box
Taco Bell
Hotels
Holiday Inn Express Delano Hwy 99
La Quinta Inn & Suites Bakersfield North
Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield North-Airport
Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield
SpringHill Suites Bakersfield
Best Western Liberty Inn
Best Western Heritage Inn
Rodeway Inn Delano
Best Western Plus Wasco Inn & Suites
Wasco Inn Motel
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