Things to do in , Inyo County: The Best Historic Sites

December 10, 2021 Agatha Simes

Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Geologist's Cabin, Warm Springs Mine, Monument Bank, Charcoal Kilns, Scotty's Castle, Harmony Borax Works, Eureka Mine, Burned Wagons Point, The Toggery.
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1. Geologist's Cabin

Death Valley National Park, CA
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Geologist's Cabin

This stone cabin is available for public use and is just beyond the Russell Camp.

2. Warm Springs Mine

Death Valley National Park, CA
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Warm Springs Mine

Last used in 1980 by the Pfizer Corporation, buildings and mining equipment remain behind.

3. Monument Bank

Bishop, CA
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

For buffs of the Red Apple Railroad, Monument Bank, where the offices of the venture were once housed, is a find.

4. Charcoal Kilns

Dirt track off of Highway 178/Wildrose Canyon Road, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm
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4.5 based on 92 reviews

Charcoal Kilns

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!

5. Scotty's Castle

123 Scottys Castle Road, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-2392 [email protected] http://www.nps.gov/deva/historyculture/scottys-castle.htm
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Scotty's Castle

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.

6. Harmony Borax Works

Harmony Borax Works Interpretive Trail, Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/historyculture/harmony.htm
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Harmony Borax Works

Where Borax was produced in Death Valley until 1889.

Reviewed By 58mads

Right off the main highway, you take a short turn and park. From there, a short walk on a dirt pathway and you go back in time to see the remains of the borax processing plant. For an added feature, the old wagons are a fun, picturesque sight as well.

7. Eureka Mine

Aguereberry Point Road, Death Valley National Park, CA 92328 +1 760-786-3200 http://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/historyculture/pete-aguereberry.htm
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Eureka Mine

8. Burned Wagons Point

Highway 190 Stovepipe Wells Village, Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley National Park, CA
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Burned Wagons Point

9. The Toggery

115 N Main St, Bishop, CA 93514-2736 +1 760-872-3211 http://toggerybishop.com
The Toggery

Come and explore and real and authentic country western store. The Toggery is the oldest store in Bishop and since 1922, this family-owned business has been outfitting customers both near and far. Whether you’re looking for a new part of jeans, a hat, or a great looking pair of boots, the Toggery is ready to help you with your style. We look forward to seeing you.

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