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Inyo National Forest
National forest
This 2-million-acre forest is a diverse habitat for wildlife & offers many recreation opportunities.
4.80 (7.3K reviews)
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Zabriskie Point
Vista point
Sizzling site in Death Valley National Park with views of the hilly badlands, sunrises & sunsets.
4.80 (6.7K reviews)
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Badwater Basin
Scenic spot
Vast, iconic chalky-white salt flats located 282 ft. below sea level in Death Valley National Park
4.80 (4.1K reviews)
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Mt. Whitney Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 This is the Trailhead if you are hiking Mt Whitney through My Whitney Trail in the Inyo National Forest. The trail is pretty neatly maintained and done. There are rangers at the start of the trail to help you with general information. There is plenty of parking for day use and overnight for backpack...
4.90 (608 reviews)
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Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Scenic spot
Vast area of mountain-fringed sand dunes reaching 100 ft. & a prime spot for sand-boarding.
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
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Death Valley National Park
National park
👍👍 This place lives up to it’s reputation of being the hottest place on the earth. mind blowing landscapes and great hiking, driving and biking activities in the park. Each viewpoint has a different terrain and interesting patterns. Must visit park even if you’re not into Hiking. You can drive around t...
4.70 (17K reviews)
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Laws Railroad Museum & Historical Site
Museum
👍👍 Stopped here after a nice hike. This museum is one of the best antique museums we've ever been to. All the exhibits were amazing, informative, and full of history! All the workers were really nice and helpful. We were fortunate enough for a worker to show us how the mining mill works. He turned it o...
4.80 (610 reviews)
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Mahogany Smoked Meats
Gourmet grocery store
👍👍 Holy moly that was an awesome sandwich 🥪 I got The Stroke, which is a pastrami/corned beef combo with swiss and mustard on Rye, and there was no shortage of meat. It was so tender and delicious 😋 I only finished half of it and had the rest later for an early dinner. Also came with a giant pickle...
4.70 (2K reviews)
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Artists Palette
Scenic spot
Series of hills in pastel hues, colored by oxidation & weathering, along 9-mi. Artist's Drive loop.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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Ubehebe Crater
Scenic spot
Formed between 2000 & 7000 years ago, this large crater was created by large steam eruptions.
4.80 (518 reviews)
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Eastern Sierra Visitor Center
Visitor center
👍👍 Loved the outdoor native desert flower garden. The people are great/very friendly who work there. Great selection of books, maps, magnets, t-shirts, etc. Lots of info on everything you need! I really really wanted a t-shirt or magnet that said "Ubehebe Crater," because it's such an unusual name, but...
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Devil's Golf Course
Scenic spot
Vast salt pan in former lake bed with a surface texture so jagged only "devil could play golf" here.
4.70 (918 reviews)
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Indiego Tasting House(Please Call ahead if MORE than 4)
Beer garden
👍👍 I love this place! I’ve been quite a few times. Something different each time and everything has been AWESOME. The owner is crazy nice. Service is incredible. Beer and Mimosas available too. Breakfast is super good, Eggs Benedict is divine. Cracks me up people wait in line for Jack’s when they could...
$ $$$
4.80 (416 reviews)
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Golden Canyon Trailhead
Hiking area
This interpretive trail though a scenic canyon in Death Valley is a popular hiking destination.
4.70 (756 reviews)
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China Ranch Date Farm & Bakery
Farm
👍👍 Amazing place to visit for several reasons!
1) Date Shakes and smoothies!
2) Awesome drive down from the main road! Don’t be scared, keep going haha 😂
3) If you just visited Tecopa Hot Springs then this is ritual you come here after.
4) Unreal nature trail located at the back of the parking lot. Va...
4.70 (640 reviews)
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Cardinal Village Resort
Resort hotel
Cozy quarters in rustic cabins set in a historic gold mining village, plus a cafe & a store.
4.80 (303 reviews)