Must Visit Places in Angeles City
Angeles City is most famous for its food and nightlife. Unknown to many, the city also boasts of interesting places where Philippine history actually took place. The city’s modern façade is home to numerous historic sites that are worth visiting and near various leisure parks to have fun.
Mt. Pinatubo Hike
Fill-up your back packs and bring some friends! The awesome 2.5 hours hike to the top of Mt. Pinatubo is absolutely worth it. Upon reaching the crater, you’ll be rewarded with the scene of blue green waters that you can dip in. But that’s not all it. Get yourselves pampered at the Mt. Pinatubo Spa. A shiatsu-Thai massage before heading back home is highly recommended.
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Mt. Pinatubo Aerial Tour
To highlight your Philippine trip, charter a plane and fly over Mt. Pinatubo. The exhilarating ride will definitely make your travel worthwhile. Tours are flown to anywhere you like – Mt. Pinatubo, Banaue Rice Terraces, Hundred Islands, Taal Lake, Corregidor, etc. Especially for photo enthusiasts, the visibility makes it an excellent aerial photography platform.
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Fontana Leisure Parks & Casino
The vast leisure park features excellent recreation facilities, food and beverages, banquet and meeting venues, casino, a golf site, and various shops, which is great for family outings and events. A favorite among youngsters - their Wave Pool can electronically produce various types of waves. They also have an Olympic Size Pool, Hot Spring and Lagoon Pool. Fontana also has a beginner and championship golf course.
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El Kabayo Equestrian Center
The popular riding stables of Subic Bay are now in Clark Freeport Zone. El Kabayo resembles an old western town ripped out from an American cowboy movie. It reminds you of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood in their leather jackets and cowboy boots. El Kabayo also has a restaurant serving delicious food choices.
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Clark International Speedway
The International Standard racing facility gives way to Drag Racing for both cars and motorcycles and also Circuit Racing. The race track is open to public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Its completion in 2009 made the track the most competitive of its kind (local) yet.
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Clark Freeport Zone (formerly Clark Air Base)
Considered as one of the most strategic location in Asia, Clark Air base was once used as the largest US military base and air field outside the United States. In 1991, the Mt. Pinatubo aftermath forced the majority of the American soldiers to return home while a few stayed in what they have considered their new home. Clark Freeport Zone is now an airport-driven urban center suitable for high-end IT enabled industries, aviation and logistics related companies, tourism and other related sectors.
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Clark Museum
A must-see for history buffs, the Clark Museum provides a visual historical tour of the US Military occupation in the Philippines. The museum exhibits Clark from a US military base through its evolution and progression to an Asian economic hub.
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Museo ning Angeles
This former municipal hall is another must-see for history aficionados. It is now a venue for exhibits and events on local history, culture and tradition.
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Camalig
This quaint restaurant is a must-try for foodies. It is now called Armando’s Pizza and Camalig Restaurant and famous for its local version of Italian pizza. Built in 1840 as grain storage depot by Don Ciriaco de Miranda, it was restored by Armando Nepomuceno preserving its antique architecture.
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Fort Stotsenburg
Built by the US Cavalry in 1903, the former American headquarters is now known today as the Parade Grounds, surrounded by old homes known today as 'barn homes'.
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Founders’ Residence (Bale Matua)
Visit the oldest building in Angeles City. This well-preserved, Spanish era-style home was home to the founder of the city – Don Angel Pantaleon de Miranda with his wife, Dona Rosalia de Jesus.
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Bale Herencia
This controversial ancient home was built in 1960. The Spanish era features are unmistakable – wood panels, capiz window pane shells. Believed to be the former home of a Spanish priest mistress, it now serves as a banquet hall.
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Subic (45 mins from Angeles)
Known for its culture diversity, cuisine and leisure parks, Subic offers an experience of a lifetime. It boasts of panoramic views and extreme water sports activities. Its popular theme parks are a favorite among local and international tourists. Zoobic Safari is a forest adventure where a “Safari Jeepney” can take you through a vast expanse of savannah. The Ocean Adventure Marine Park, on the other hand, features whale and sea lion shows. In Subic, you can also do Kayaking, Jet skiing, trekking, scuba diving and surfing.
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