California 31st State

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Ontario, California is located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Not too many years ago, it was out in the "middle of nowhere" and was the home of the Ontario Motor Speedway. That race track is long gone and now Ontario is the home of a giant indoor shopping mall called Ontario Mills. There are many outlet stores located there and it is a great place to "mall walk". In the hot summer months, you can get your exercise by walking around the mall which is set up in a large circle. You have to remember which "Neighborhood" you arrived at or you might not be able to find your car when you want to go home! Ontario Mills also has two large multi-screen movie theaters including some IMAX screens.

Caption: Once an agricultural area, today Ontario is a residential center and the location of the Los Angeles area's second largest airport, Ontario International. Photo by Wm. Harshorn.