Visitors can spend time learning about a variety of subjects at some of Hemet's local museums. Kids of all ages can experience a hands-on approach to learning at the Fingerprints Youth Museum (fingerprintsmuseum.com), which is home to more than 20 interactive exhibits. The Hemet Museum (hemetmuseum.org) is home to many of the area's historical artifacts, such as Native American relics from the railroad industry. Visit the oldest residence in Hemet on a tour of the Patterson House Museum (winchestercahistory.homestead.com) or look at exhibits featuring relics dating as far back as the Ice Age at the Western Center Museum (westerncentermuseum.org).
Fishing is available year-round in the Hemet area at lakes including Lake Hemet, Fulmor Lake, Perris Lake, Skinner Lake and Diamond Valley Lake. Some of the lakes are stocked with rainbow trout and channel catfish. Other fish that can be found in nearby lakes include largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill. Fishing tackle and bait are available at the Diamond Valley Marina (dvmarina.com) and the marina at Reflection Lake RV Park (reflectionlakerv.com). Fishing excursions are offered by Hemet Fishing Charters (hemetfishingcharters.com) and Art Berry Guide Service (artberryfishing.com).
Show off your best shot at one of the Hemet public golf courses. There are three public courses all offering 18 holes of golf. Public golf clubs in Hemet include Diamond Valley Golf Club (diamondvalleygolf.net), Seven Hills Golf Course (golfsevenhills.com) and Hemet Golf Club (hemetgolfclub.com).
You can fly high in the skies over Hemet while taking a hot air balloon ride or fall from the skies on a skydiving adventure. Hot air balloon rides are provided by Hemet Balloon Rides (ballooning-california.com) and American Ballooning Network (santaanaballoonrides.com). Skydiving is available through Soaring Sports (soaringsports.com), Sky Dive Perris (skydiveperris.com) and Jim Wallace Skydiving (jimwallaceskydiving.com).
