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1. Geologist's Cabin
2. Warm Springs Mine
3. Dante's View
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,237 reviews
Reviewed By lkbashor - Carson City, United States
High atop Dante's View above Death Valley you will see what I can only describe as breathtaking, spectacular views. This is a MUST drive that is about located above Badwater Basin, looking out over all of Death Valley, into Panamint Valley and on the clearest of days you will see Mount Whitney - WOW just WOW beautiful! Making the drive 16 miles south of Furnace Creek was well worth it, with even getting a reprieve in temperature from the valley floor in Death Valley, seeing a significant drop of 10 to 20 degrees. On the particular day we went we even had wind gusts of upwards of 40 mph that had us cautious of getting close to the edge. Grab your binoculars to spot out different places at 5575 feet above it all - you will want to photograph your smiling faces with the colors of the desert landscape below and the panaromic views all around. Well worth IT!!
4. Keane Wonder Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
This prime gold mine is one of the first in the area.
Reviewed By misswhitneypaige - San Diego, United States
We were essentially alone the whole 3 hrs we spent hiking up to some of the highest points of the mine. Don't stop at the first structure! Either follow the tramway up or take the path around. every 10 or 15 minutes you will encounter a new spectacle... A giant canyon with the aerial tramway spanning it, rusted out mining equipment, the fabric belts that turned the tramway up at the top, entrances to mines (though they are all shut with steel you can peek inside). If you only have a few minutes of time you can see the main structure, but whether you have one two three or more hours to explore you should keep going... We didn't even hit the end of the trail after about 90 minutes up but we saw tons in the meanwhile. Must see, and for whatever reason this does not seem to be on the main hit list for visitors so you will be largely alone. The trails are pretty well maintained but the hike up is fairly difficult because it is so steep. I would say it's suitable for ages 8 and up.
5. Artist's Drive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,751 reviews
Reviewed By WorldExplorer50 - Irvine, United States
Good thing this is a one-way drive to contain rogue tourists ... beautiful colors, suprisingly long drive (nearly 10 miles) through gorgeous mineral hills of varying colors. Sundown is wonderful as the sun hits the hills.
6. Charcoal Kilns
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By karebl - Oregon, United States
A long drive to see the charcoal kilns. Only go if you have 3 hours to spend on driving. Beautiful vies along the way and rough road the last two miles. The kilns were in remarkably good conditions and you could still smell the mesquite!
7. Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,198 reviews
Reviewed By lkbashor - Carson City, United States
The Mesquite Flats Dunes includes three types of dunes: crescent, linear, and star shaped with the highest dune rising only about 100 feet (about 1mile out from parking lot) whether you drive by as you are headed to Stovepipe Wells via Hwy 190 or turn in to take in the stunning views of Death Valley. Once you kick of your shoes to put your toes in THE finest sand for a trek out across to take in the views, sand board or see if you can find animal tracks, you will NOT be disappointed. The parking lot is right of HWY 190 paved with pull-through spaces for buses and large RVs added bonus of restrooms too. Check out the signage that has additional information plus if you have an opportunity to come out during sunrise or sunset they say the colors and contrast of the shadows are ahhhmazing here.
8. Scotty's Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 536 reviews
Scotty's Castle CLOSED until 2019 due to flood damage. This 1920s vacation home in the desert was built by insurance magnate Albert Johnson. However, at the time most people believed it belonged to Death Valley Scotty, who claimed to have a secret gold mine in the tunnels beneath it. 99% of the contents are original from when the Johnssons vacationed there in the 1920s and 1930s. You can walk the grounds or read the exhibits in the visitor center for free. However, access to the House, Underground, or Lower Vine Ranch are by guided tour only. You can reserve tickets before 9pm the previous day, or tickets are usually available to customers upon arrival.
Reviewed By roberth1950 - Northampton, United States
Scotty's Castle has been closed since 2015 as a result of a torrential rainstorm and flood, but the Park Service in conjunction with the Death Valley Natural History Association does offer two doors every Sunday through the spring. Advance reservations are essential. The tour involves a walk around the grounds with extensive history of the construction and familiar characters from Scotty's Castle as well as a look inside several outbuildings and the first floor of the main house. None of the furnishings or other decor are there, but the building itself is undamaged and even visiting the empty rooms is impressive. Our tour guide was outstanding—very well informed, entertaining, and personable. If you plan to be in the park for a few days including a Sunday, this is well worth the money and time.
9. Aguereberry Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By StevenP3559 - Pueblo, United States
An easy drive takes you to Aguereberry Point though a high clearance vehicle is recommended. Take the trail to the north of the rock outcrop at the parking area for an even more expansive view.
