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GREATER ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA
Where Urban Energy Meets Nature
HIKE,
SHOP, DINE,
BE ENTERTAINED
Greater Ontario, California
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A HIKING TRAIL in Greater Ontario, above; Maloof Residence, below; There are plenty of art murals around Greater Ontario, opposite top;
A couple enjoy one of the local wineries, opposite center; DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Ontario Airport, opposite bottom.
Check off the top must-haves for the ultimate getaway—value and versa- tility. Regardless of age, budget or preferred level of adventure, there is some- thing for everyone because Greater Ontario, California is quite simply, magical.
Situated in the heart of Southern Cali- fornia, there is so much to see and experience in the Greater Ontario region. Start your adventure at the California Wel- come Center, located in Fashion Alley at Ontario Mills. Expert guides can point you in the direction to dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean, fish in the Big Bear alpine lakes, or view the massive Mojave Desert.
All that adventure is simple to do. How so? Plane loads of vacationers arrive at the conveniently situated Ontario Interna- tional Airport. This air strip is a gateway for major destinations throughout the U.S., Central America, Mexico and Asia. When visitors arrive they’ll have their choice of accommodations (over 6,000 hotel rooms) to serve as a temporary abode. In addition, the central location also presents easy
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access for mountain and desert escapes, beaches and loads of entertainment. On the other hand, iconic locations such as Holly- wood, Palm Springs, or the happiest place on Earth (a.k.a. Disneyland), are all within an hour’s drive from the home base of Greater Ontario.
Go for the Arts and Vintage Finds
History is alive and well with a variety of ways to take it in. Stroll down Euclid Avenue in the downtown arts district and stop at the Ontario Museum of History & Art (OMHA) to learn about the local history and cultural heritage. Next door, you’ll find the Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) where visual artists display their talent.
Go for the Great Outdoors
The San Gabriel Mountains are the back- drop to this valley of riches that has snagged the attention of hikers from begin- ners to intense work-out types. If you head north, you can explore the historical Pacific Electric Trail. This 21-mile multi-purpose
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