Top Things to do in Death Valley National Park
Top Hotels in Death Valley National Park
Countries
Top 7 Historic Sites in Death Valley National Park, Inyo County
Death Valley offers much to do in the winter season.
Restaurants in Death Valley National Park
1. Geologist's Cabin
2. Warm Springs Mine
3. 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!
4. 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.
5. Harmony Borax Works
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 408 reviews
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.
