Temecula is more than just Wine country. Spend an interesting day in Old Town Temecula and see the sights!

Established 1859 is Open Until 9 PM on Friday and Saturday , Old Town Temecula Features Wine Cellars, Restraurants, Shopping and much more in an 'Old West' atrmosphere!

Old Town Temecula Between Rancho California Rd. & Hwy 79, Temecula CA Temecula's Old Town, a recently revitalized and preserved historic part of Temecula, features a Stage Stop and the Temecula Valley Musuem, in addition to varied and excellent antique, folk art and collectibles shopping. A must-see Temecula attraction for Temecula visitors, Old Town hosts Festivals throughout the year, including Bluegrass, Jazz, Street Painting and Western Days Festivals; the most famous of which is the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival. Every Saturday, Old Town also hosts a Farmer's Market, boasting some of the best avocados around.

Temecula gets its name from the Luiseno Indian Band word "Temecunga" from "teme" meaning "sun" and "nga" meaning "the place of the sun" The Luiseno indians lived in the area during the 1700's. Later the Spanish interpreted and spelled the word as "Temecula" . Its latest interpretation is "The City That Shines Through The Mist".

100 years ago Shoshone Indians made this valley their home. Over the centuries many famous people "passed this way" including mountain men like Jedediah Smith, Indian scout Kit Carson and authors Helen Hunt Jackson and Erle Stanley Gardner that have had two Temecula schools named after them.

Courtesy Old Town Temecula and Temecula 411

Balloon Adventure
900-965-2122 for reservations and information

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This is a Fun Adventure and Attraction. See Temecula from the Birds View!

Take a breath taking adventure over the beautiful Temecula Valley wine country. Experience peace and serenity while drifting over vineyards as the sun rises over the mountains. Take flight with the birds and observe wildlife marveling at the sight of a beautiful hot air balloon floating overhead. View lakes, citrus groves, wineries and estate homes from your unparalleled view in the air.