Palmdale Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
About Palmdale
In 1933, the U.S. government established Muroc Air Base (from a founder's name, Effie Corum, spelled backwards), now known asEdwards Air Force Base. They also bought Palmdale Airport in 1952 and established an aerospace development and testing facility called United States Air Force Plant 42. One year later, in 1953, Lockheed established a facility at the airport. After this time, the aerospace industry took over as the primary local source of employment, where it has remained ever since. Today, it's known as the "Aerospace Capital of America", where many of the aircraft used in the United States military are built and tested.
Top Attractions in Palmdale
Explore the best things to see and do in Palmdale:
- ★Best Of The West Softball Complex
- ★Big Rock Creek Camp
- ★Blackbird Air Park
- ★Bowlero Palmdale
- ★California Aqueduct
- ★Desert Aire Golf Course
- ★Dry Town Water Park
- ★Hammack Activity Center and Roller Hockey Rink
Where to Eat in Palmdale
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alice's Burgers
- 🍴Big Tuna
- 🍴Boulevard Cafe
- 🍴Cascades Grill
- 🍴Doublz Burgers
- 🍴Dragon Express
Where to Stay in Palmdale
- 🏨Best Western - John Jay Inn & Suites
- 🏨Courtyard Palmdale
- 🏨Embassy Suites by Hilton Palmdale
- 🏨Hampton Inn & Suites Palmdale
- 🏨Hilton Garden Inn Palmdale
- 🏨Holiday Inn Palmdale-Lancaster
Palmdale Travel Guide Sections
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