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Hot Air Balloon Tour over
Temecula Wine Country Gracefully float
over the wineries, vineyards and horse ranches
of Temecula Valley.
› hotairtours.com
Pechanga Resort & Casino California's
largest casino offers more than 2,000 slot and
poker machines, all night poker, a cabaret lounge
and a spa.
› pechanga.com
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Mission Inn Hotel & Spa This National
Historic Landmark evokes castles and cathedrals
with its unique, rambling blend of Mission
Revival, Moorish and Oriental styles, complete
with gargoyles.
› missioninn.com
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A GOLFER tees off in Temecula Valley, above; Big Bear Lake is
one of the region's prime attractions, opposite page.
Kimberly Crest House & Garden
Take a driving tour of California Citrus Barons'
opulent homes and enjoy a closer look at
the house and garden of one magnificent
example of Victorian splendor.
› kimberlycrest.org
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Flashlight Safari at Big Bear
Alpine Zoo Take a peek at what the nocturnal
SPECIAL
animals are up to when most of us are asleep.
› bigbearzoo.com
EVENTS 2013
OLD TOWN TEMECULA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, the West Coast's best.
March 16-18 cityoftemecula.org
Playing since 1923, the RAMONA OUTDOOR PLAY, a romance about the Ponca
Indians, is America's longest running outdoor drama. April 20-21 & 27-28, May 4-5
ramonabowl.com
TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON &
WINE FESTIVAL features hot-air balloon
rides, wine tastings and more. May 31, June 1, 2 tvbwf.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC WOODEN
BOAT SHOW features rare antique and classic wooden boats. June 8-9
lakearrowhead.net
BIG BEAR LAKE & LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE OKTOBERFESTS
feature bands, beer and sausages. Weekends, Sep. 14-Oct. 26 bigbear.com,
lakearrowheadvillage.com
BIG BEAR LAKE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL offers screenings and
parties with passionate filmmakers.
Sep. 20-22 bigbearlakefilmfestival.com
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