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Bakersfield, California, is renowned for its oil wells and
exploration history. However, the city also offers cultural gems like the Kern
County Museum, which currently features an exhibit on the iconic Bakersfield
Sound. This genre, popularized by Buck Owens, continues to resonate at his
Crystal Palace. |
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Additionally, Bakersfield is home to a sizable Basque
community, and visitors can enjoy a variety of Basque restaurants. The
city's Woolworth’s Diner, a local landmark, closed in 2022, but the building
is being renovated, with plans for the diner to reopen in the future. |