Pioneer Village, Bakersfield (must see)

Pioneer Village includes more than 50 historic structures, which were moved from their original locations to the old Kern County Fairgrounds. The structures are representative of the style from the time and location they were built. There is a school building, depot, hotel, church, wooden oil-well derrick, pumping equipment and more. The site is arranged just like a real pioneer settlement would have been.

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Sight Name: Pioneer Village
Sight Location: Bakersfield, USA (See walking tours in Bakersfield)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles

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Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles