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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 39 attractions in Death Valley National Park

This castle in the desert was built by infamous Wild West huckster Walter Scott and financed by insurance magnate Albert Johnson.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Castle; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 39 attractions in Death Valley National Park
Attraction type: Lookout
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 39 attractions in Death Valley National Park

Located in Death Valley, this small salt pond is more than 280 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point in North America.

Attraction type: Pond
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 39 attractions in Death Valley National Park

A dramatic look-out point in Death Valley.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 17 attractions in Death Valley Junction

Ubehebe and its little brother (a smaller crater) winningly tempt hikers down their steep and colorful slopes.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 17 attractions in Death Valley Junction

Unusual desert area where rocks move from place to place, but the actual movements have never been observed by humans.

Attraction type: Geological formation; Desert; National park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 17 attractions in Death Valley Junction

Perhaps the most memorable thing about this Death Valley canyon is the trip you'll take to it.

Attraction type: Canyon; Cavern/cave
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 17 attractions in Death Valley Junction

Where Borax was produced in Death Valley until 1889.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 17 attractions in Death Valley Junction

This museum does not just tell the story of borax in the region but the history of Death Valley.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 39 attractions in Death Valley National Park

This ranch was the final hiding place for Charles Manson.

Attraction type: Ranch
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 39 attractions in Death Valley National Park
Attraction type: Resort community
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 39 attractions in Death Valley National Park
Attraction type: Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 17 attractions in Death Valley Junction

Part of the Furnace Creek Resort, this 18-hole course is 214 feet below sea level.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 39 attractions in Death Valley National Park
Attraction type: Scenic drive
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 17 attractions in Death Valley Junction
Attraction type: Ghost town
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 39 attractions in Death Valley National Park

A seemingly infinite number of crusted salt formations jut from the "course."

Attraction type: Geological formation
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 17 attractions in Death Valley Junction

These fan-shaped mountains created by the deposits of millions of years of flash floods are a good place for day hikes.

Attraction type: Canyon
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 39 attractions in Death Valley National Park
Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 39 attractions in Death Valley National Park

The drive up to the Mahogany Flats campground (and trailhead) sometimes, depending on weather and current road quality, may require a high clearance vehicle, and possibly even 4WD. Check the DVNP...

Attraction type: Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 39 attractions in Death Valley National Park

This town was once a supply town for mines in the region and is a good stop during a driving tour of the valley.

Attraction type: Ghost town
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