5 days in Bakersfield & Lufkin Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Bakersfield Museum of Art, then take an in-depth tour of Kern County Museum, and then examine the collection at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, surround yourself with nature on Wind Wolves Preserve, and then experience rural life at Murray Family Farms, The Big Red Barn.

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Phoenix to Bakersfield is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Phoenix in February; daily highs in Bakersfield reach 67°F and lows reach 44°F. On the 11th (Thu), you'll travel to Lufkin.

Lufkin is a city in and the county seat of Angelina County in eastern Texas, United States. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Angelina National Forest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Naranjo Museum-Natural History, then see the interesting displays at Texas Forestry Museum, and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Ellen Trout Zoo.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Bakersfield to Lufkin. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Bakersfield to Lufkin due to the time zone difference. In February, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 44°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.