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Death Valley National Park

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Ranked #1 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
5 of 5 stars 97 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
Distance  52.5 miles from city centre
Death Valley National Park, Death Valley Junction
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Ranked #2 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 312 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  7.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #3 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 132 reviews
A dramatic look-out point in Death Valley.
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Golden Canyon, Death Valley Junction
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Ranked #4 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
These fan-shaped mountains created by the deposits of millions of years of flash floods are a good place for day hikes.
Attraction type  Canyons
Distance  346.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #5 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 154 reviews
Owner description: Located in Death Valley, this small salt pond is more than 280 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point in North... more » Owner description: Located in Death Valley, this small salt pond is more than 280 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point in North America. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Titus Canyon, Death Valley Junction
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Ranked #6 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Perhaps the most memorable thing about this Death Valley canyon is the trip you'll take to it.
Attraction type  Canyons; Caverns/ Caves
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #7 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #8 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  18.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #9 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Owner description: This castle in the desert was built by infamous Wild West huckster Walter Scott and financed by insurance magnate Albert... more » Owner description: This castle in the desert was built by infamous Wild West huckster Walter Scott and financed by insurance magnate Albert Johnson. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Castles; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  37.0 miles from city centre
The Racetrack, Death Valley Junction
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Ranked #10 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Unusual desert area where rocks move from place to place, but the actual movements have never been observed by humans.
Attraction type  Geologic Formations; Deserts; National Parks
Ubehebe Crater, Death Valley Junction
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Ranked #11 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Ubehebe and its little brother (a smaller crater) winningly tempt hikers down their steep and colorful slopes.
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
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Ranked #12 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Canyons
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Ranked #13 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
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Ranked #14 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
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Ranked #15 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4 of 5 stars 46 reviews
A seemingly infinite number of crusted salt formations jut from the "course."
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
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Ranked #16 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Spectacularly rugged Death Valley mountains.
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  26.5 miles from city centre
Twenty Mule Team Canyon, Death Valley Junction
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Ranked #17 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
A tortuous 2.8 mile road riddled with tunnels - a legacy from years of Borax prospecting.
Attraction type  Canyons
Distance  17.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #18 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  21.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #19 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Where large rocks move all by themselves, leaving tracks in the mud.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Geologic Formations; Mysterious Sites
Distance  30.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #20 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
These dunes, the highest in the state, are located near Death Valley.
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #21 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Ghost Towns
Distance  10.4 miles from city centre
Harmony Borax Works, Death Valley Junction
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Ranked #22 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Where Borax was produced in Death Valley until 1889.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  13.1 miles from city centre
Lippincott Mine Road, Death Valley Junction
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Ranked #23 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Desolate, adventurous seven mile low range climb located in Death Valley National Park. Runs from Saline Valley to Racetrack... more » Owner description: Desolate, adventurous seven mile low range climb located in Death Valley National Park. Runs from Saline Valley to Racetrack Plaza. « less
Attraction type  Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails
Distance  11.7 miles from city centre
Red Pass, Death Valley Junction
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Ranked #24 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Red Pass, snaking its way to Titus Canyon, is worth a look, and for more than the reddish hue of its rocks but for the... more » Owner description: Red Pass, snaking its way to Titus Canyon, is worth a look, and for more than the reddish hue of its rocks but for the panorama it reveals. « less
Attraction type  Trails
Distance  11.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #25 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This ranch was the final hiding place for Charles Manson.
Attraction type  Ranches
Distance  11.4 miles from city centre
Amargosa Opera House, Death Valley Junction
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Ranked #26 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
3.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews

Amargosa Opera House was renovated beginning in 1967 by ballet star Marta Becket - who still performs there to this day; and because of her age, they are currently playing "The... more »

Attraction type  Theatres; Operas
Distance  38.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #27 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Resort Communities
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Ranked #28 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
This stone cabin is available for public use and is just beyond the Russell Camp.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Hunter Mountain, Death Valley Junction
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Ranked #29 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Biking Trails; Mountains
Distance  11.4 miles from city centre
Funeral Mountains, Death Valley Junction
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Ranked #30 of 47 Attractions in Death Valley National Park
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Dry and desolate though not entirely without cheer - in the form of colorful limestone bands and bighorn sheep - the Funeral... more » Owner description: Dry and desolate though not entirely without cheer - in the form of colorful limestone bands and bighorn sheep - the Funeral Mountains rise jagged against the Death Valley theater. « less
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  24.9 miles from city centre
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