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Bakersfield highlights include unique museums; a vibrant arts scene with symphony orchestra, several performing arts groups, and the oldest continually–operating community theater in California; a Cal State campus; and an abundance of great food. The county’s most unique dining experience is unquestionably the selection of Basque restaurants, and Bakersfield has more such eateries than any other city in the nation. Kern’s thriving Basque community represents one of the largest Basque populations outside of the Pyrenees, giving rise to this large array of restaurants. These richly atmospheric places feature family-style meals, many courses, a selection of hearty entrees, and sometimes delicacies such as pickled tongue or oxtail stew. Some staff even speak the ancient language of Eskuara - a compilation of Latin, French, and Castilian. The renowned Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science explores local paleontology, geology, and anthropology with its collection of natural artifacts, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. Located on 14 park-like acres, the California Living Museum (CALM) showcases more than 80 animal species indigenous to Kern County and features a habitat for black bears, birds of prey, several species of foxes, a waterfowl pond, deer yard, and underground reptile house.
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