September 6, 2026 - Beatty, NV…read more You never know what you're going to find in the desert. We were on our way to Rhyolite Ghost Town near Beatty, Nevada, when we spotted the Goldwell Open Air Museum. We had to stop. When you see giant, very strange sculptures sitting in the middle of nowhere, you have to check it out. We had no idea this place was here, and it turned out to be such a fun, quirky little detour. The museum/gift shop was not open when we were there, but there are pamphlets available to explain the art.

We stopped here on our way from Vegas to Beatty to check out the sculptures. The museum is free but…read moredonations are appreciated. We parked by the museum building which may or may not be open. It doesn't look like it is ever open but may have just been the case on this hot Thursday afternoon in June. The sculptures are scattered about the area. I kept an eye out for snakes while walking around. My favorite was the pink Lego looking like anatomically correct blond woman. Several pieces looked like a paper mache applied over a seated person. Another favorite were attached standing rectangles set at angles. There wasn't enough here for me. If you are planning to visit the nearby ghost town and glass bottle house then a quick stop here might be warranted.

This is such a cool stop if you're passing through Nevada! The historic town of Rhyolite is only 10…read moreminutes from the town of Beatty and about 1hr 40min from Vegas. I love history like this so I was super excited. I came here for the Tom Kelly Glass House. When you first walk up, there is a sign explaining the history of the house. Next to it, there is a sign in sheet so you can see where people have travelled from to checkout the house. I was amazed by how many people had recently been there! It's a short stop, just walk up and take a few pictures of the house. Look inside. Take in the history. I would definitely recommend adding this stop to your trip if you're passing through! Ohhh also, the Goldwell Museum is only a minute drive from the Tom Kelly Bottle House. Check out that place too and be respectful of the artwork!

Great stop on our way to Death Valley National Park. I always look for ghost towns whenever we…read morevisit a new place, and Rhyolite is one of the best preserved I've seen. Really interesting history here - Rhyolite was a gold rush town and is a perfect example of "Boom to Bust". One of the town's multi-story buildings cost $90,000 to build back in the early 1900's, so you can imagine how magnificent it must have been. Unfortunately, the town of Rhyolite only lasted 15 years before it was completely abandoned. I really liked viewing the buildings and reading the signs accompanying each one. The Tom Kelly bottle house was particularly fascinating. Wish it was open to go inside, but I did peek in the windows. Keep in mind that all of the buildings are fenced off s you can just view them from the outside, but Rhyolite is worth 5 stars as the buildings are mostly still standing and it is definitely a good stop while in the area.

This is located in Furnace Creek Death Valley california. It's definitely an understated…read morecomplimentary museum. A lot of detail and maintenance goes into the site. Parking is complimentary. It's definitely worth a stop. I mean if you've come that far to Death Valley after all, you can have a cold beverage on there large back patios / stage/ picnic area. And there's a huge locomotive for the children to take a look at Outback as well.

Fascinating history however briefly the company was using mules…read more Did you know the 30-mule team was actually 18 mules and two horses?

Awesome bar tender, Leslie! Kept us entertained with stories about Goldfield and the local flavor…read more No tap beers. Nice cold bottles. Food choices are 4 types of frozen pizza.

1star for being a historic saloon. 0 stars for waiting on a tourist who stood at a almost empty…read morebar waiting for service. We left as we realized we weren't welcome for some unknown reason. Seems regulars are all that matter.

Mood - history of course…read more In 2015 The Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad Historical Society was formed. The society was formed with the purpose of preserving the history of the railroad. The model railroad was built to scale of the layout between Ludlow, California and Death Valley Junction. The museum was transported from the Armagosa Opera House and Hotel where it was originally housed. Currently the model railroad is not in operation but it is getting there. As you look at each piece that has been carefully placed know that this is completely to scale. There is even a depiction of a small cemetery. Would def recommend for history purposes as it is still a work in progress. Pricing is free, donations are accepted. Location is Crook/ Main St - Goldfield,NV ample parking

This little shop in one of the long abandon Amargosa Hotel storefronts was a great surprise. The…read moreDusty Burro Art Gallery is a new shop ran by a couple of nice women from Pahrump with artwork inspired from the area. The artwork ranges from little pieces of art, to larger canvas pieces and even handmade, hammered copper necklaces. Here's the catch: it's all very cheap and so worth checking out. A little 5x7 piece of art was $10 (and it was a very cool piece) and a hammered copper necklace was also $10. I work for a guy in West Hollywood that makes similar-looking necklaces from copper and charges $70. So, anyone passing through - and if this storefront is open - definitely check them out and help support the local arts of Death Valley Junction. The store is between the T&T Railroad museum and the Amargosa Cafe.

Love, love. love this place!!! Bought "The Baby Burro" painting a few years back and can't wait to…read morereturn in April to by Baby Burro a brother or sister painting.

We came here during a recent trip to Death Valley National Park and enjoyed the experience very…read moremuch! Going into the visitor's center requires driving through some unpaved roads, but it's not bad. The woman who helped us out was so nice and such a pleasure to chat with about the area. And she helped set our kids up with Junior Ranger books and gave them hints to get them started. At the visitor's center, there's also a room where they show a short movie about the area. The exhibits around the center are likewise very informative and interactive - the kids loved them! The shop is small but stocked well. The entrance to Crystal Springs is right outside and is a short walk. Out there, there are informative signs, and 2 sets of binoculars towards the center, which is shaded. The path is a boardwalk, and we saw a lot of birds, jackrabbits, and lizards. We also heard a snake at one point. Towards the farthest area of the walk, the water feeding the spring becomes visible, and there are some small fish! The spring itself is beautiful. Such crystal clear water, and it's like a deep bluish green.

This NWR is an amazing place to hike, bird watch and just enjoy nature away from everything. There…read moreare so many great boardwalks and trails and a big nice visitor center. There are so many different areas with springs to explore. You can see rare fish in some spots and many great desert birds. Being binoculars and a camera if you're so inclined! You can also visit the Longstreet Cabin, although we didn't have time to.

I was out here in early February to run the Death Valley Marathon. I stopped in here to purchase a…read morepark pass for one private vehicle for $30, good for 1 week. I opted to buy it through the kiosk that was located near the entrance. I went inside to check things out. With the park pass, I was given a map of Death Valley. In the lobby, they had a cool 3D map with buttons to light up the location of each area. They also had souvenirs and snacks for purchase. Off to the right was a small yet quite informative museum. Outside and off to the left were restrooms. Everyone working here was very nice, friendly, and helpful!

Nice little visiting center for Death Valley national park. Clean restrooms, some small food…read moreoptions, gift shop, information desk, plenty of parking and the people working were very friendly.

Very lovely stay! All rooms are equipped with a mini fridge (hidden, but present) and an extra sink…read morein the room itself. Nice large showers. Although the rooms do not come with microwaves, there's one in the convenience store that is open 24/7. It is also well stocked with snacks, water, a coffee machine, some essential toiletries, and even stuff for PB&J. The beds were a little firm, but after a long day of exploring it didn't matter much. It's about 25 mins from the Death Valley Park sign, 35 to Zabriskie Point. There was also a huge bonus: farm animals and a casino cat, Jackpot! Currently, there is a cow, a sheep, a goat, and two donkeys. The goat is VERY needy and loves chin scratches and attention. There was also a pond with ducks and geese.

We really enjoyed our stay here this week while visiting nearby Ash Meadows NWR and Death Valley…read moreNP. The location is great, just about 30 minutes from Death Valley and even less to Ash Meadows. As long as you know what you're getting, it's great for what it is. Motel style rooms are big and clean. Lots to explore here, from the nice lake out back with lots of weird Knick knacks and decor to the even more eclectic business center. There's a big store inside with tons of essentials. There's a small casino with many slots and poker machines (more being installed during our stay). There's a cute bar where Jackpot the Cat hangs out. There's also a great onsite Cafe that we enjoyed a great dinner and breakfast at. Staff is very nice and provides quick service. I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're exploring nearby and need a nice clean interesting place to stay.

A fun little local stop for anyone passing through Pahrump or here for a Ron Fellows Driving…read moreSchool. When I was there, they were in the process of repairing all of the outbuildings due to a recent rain storm, so I didn't get to see any of that, which was disappointing, however, the lady at the front desk was super nice and the exhibits inside the building where Very informative. Learned a lot about the Cotton industry in Nevada, who would've thought, as well as storage of nuclear used material in the local mountains and nuclear test sites nearby. Definitely recommended as a stop for anybody who happens to be in this quaint little town for whatever reason.

The Pahrump Valley Museum (Pahrump is derived from the Paiute word "Pah-Rimpi", meaning water rock,…read morereferring to the natural aquifer in the valley) does a great job of documenting the history of the colonizers that displaced the Native Americans that have lived in this valley for centuries. There are exhibits on the cotton industry (using the water in the aquifers to support agriculture) and the atomic bomb tests conducted nearby. There's a small native plant garden outside focusing on local plants, with lots of cool cactus. There is a lot of local history...but there is just one display with a few Native American artifacts. Admission and parking are free, although donations are accepted.