(Philippines) - Things to do in Angeles City

There is definitely more to Angeles City in Pampanga than an exciting nightlife. Here are top 5 things to do in Angeles City-Philippines for a more meaningful visit of the place.

Visit Historical Sites

Unknown to many people, even Filipinos, there are a lot of fascinating historical places in Angeles City that figured conspicuously during Spanish, American, and Japanese times. Visiting these spots should be in the top 5 things to do in Angeles City-Philippines for their educational value. Fort Stotsenburg in Sapang Bato, Angeles, for instance, figured prominently in the American Occupation. Camalig, which now houses a pizza parlor and a restaurant, was built around the 1800s in the Spanish occupation and retains most of its Spanish designs. Lily Hill was a strategic location in the Japanese occupation. These are just some of the historical spots, and there are a dozen in all.

Enjoy Angeles Festivals

The most exciting festival in Angeles City is perhaps the Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta. This is an international event held yearly from January to February and is actually the most popular aviation sports event in the Philippines. It is held in Clark Field. Then there is the La Naval Fiesta every October in memory of how the Marian statue was supposed to have saved the Spanish fleet in the area from Dutch invaders. This fiesta involves tremendous feasting on special food delicacies, like what the Apu Fiesta has, which is also celebrated each October of the year. And if its food galore tourists are after in festivals, they shouldnt miss the Sisig Festival every December when Angeles City homes are filled with the aroma of various types of sizzling sisig dishes ---fish, pork, or beef. Thus, enjoying festivals is second in the top 5 things to do in Angeles City-Philippines.

Pinatubo Aerial Sightseeing

Just go to Clark Field in Angeles City, Pampanga and ask where aerial sightseeing of Mt. Pinatubo via a plane is arranged. To be sure, the office is about 2 kilometers away from the main gate of Clark Field. Instead of the usual painstaking trekking of Mt. Pinatubo by land, which often takes 4 hours, be on top of it in a few minutes by an aerial visitation. This swift and fascinating way of getting unique and magnificent views of the world-famous Pinatubo ranks third in the top 5 things to do in Angeles City-Philippines.

Try Angeles Foot Spas

There are lots of foot spas in Angeles City worth checking out. Especially if people opted for a land trek to Mt. Pinatubo, a good session in one of Angeles Citys foot spa centers should be heavenly. One recommendation is a Thai foot salon in Pandan District called Footsies. The best massages and foot spas includes full-body massages aside from the extremely relaxing foot reflexology, an hour each. How about that? Some massage packages in Angeles City even include head massages, stone treatments, Jacuzzi, and a sumptuous and bountiful lunch and snack. Not to mention the pleasing and relaxing ambience and soft background music. Needless to say, this activity is fourth in the top 5 things to do in Angeles City-Philippines.

Angeles Go-Kart

Clark Field in Angeles City has a track for go-kart racing. Its easy to reach---ride a public jeep at SM Mall Clark and drop off at the track. With the absence of governors at the track, the ride could get very wild and exciting. For a fast racing adventure, try this fifth activity in the top 5 things to do in Angeles City-Philippines.

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