2 Best Sights in Rancho Cucamonga, The Inland Empire

The Filippi family continues a tradition that was started in 1922 when Giovanni Filippi began growing grapes in the Cucamonga Valley. These days his descendants make everything from sacramental, sparkling wines, and port sherry to Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Zinfandel. A small museum chronicles the history of Rancho Cucamonga wine making.

With its vintage signs, antique lampposts, and relaxing 1920s-style Town Square—complete with old-fashioned trolley—this family-oriented shopping, dining, and entertainment complex feels a lot like Disneyland. Amid 12 blocks you'll find Macy's, A&F, Williams-Sonoma, an AMC movie multiplex, and a Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop. Restaurants include The Cheesecake Factory and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Carriage and trolley rides are available on weekends. The Victoria Gardens Cultural Center houses a two-level, 560-seat performing-arts center.