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15m
Take a refreshing break in Pahrump to stretch your legs, grab a coffee, and use the restroom. This convenient stop lets you relax and recharge before continuing your adventure
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Dante's View
1h
Begin your Death Valley experience with a visit to Dante’s View, perched over 5,500 feet above sea level. This iconic overlook offers unparalleled panoramic vistas of Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America, and sweeping views across Death Valley National Park. Capture breathtaking photos and take in the awe-inspiring scenery from this must-see vantage point.
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Furnace Creek Visitor Center
15m
Arrive at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, the heart of Death Valley National Park. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to browse for unique souvenirs, explore fascinating indoor exhibits, and learn about the park’s geology, wildlife, and history. Enjoy a comfortable break to refresh and experience the educational hub of Death Valley before continuing your adventure.
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Harmony Borax Works
45m
Next, travel a short distance to the historic Harmony Borax Works, a site that played a key role in Death Valley’s mining era. As you explore the easy paved interpretive trail, you’ll discover the remains of an original refinery, iconic twenty-mule team wagons, and learn how borax, once called “white gold,” was mined and transported across the harsh desert. Informative signs along the path bring the stories of the miners and the ingenuity of the operation to life, providing a fascinating look into the area’s industrial heritage amid dramatic desert scenery.
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Devil's Golf Course
45m
Enjoy your boxed lunch on the way to Devil’s Golf Course, one of Death Valley’s most extraordinary and alien landscapes. Here, you’ll walk among jagged salt spires, left behind after ancient Lake Manly evaporated, forming a vast, rugged terrain shaped by thousands of years of wind and rain. These sharp, crystalline formations stretch as far as the eye can see and create an otherworldly scene, earning the site its memorable name: only “the devil” could play golf on such a treacherous surface. Capture stunning photos and get a unique perspective of this natural wonder, where salt crystals continually reshape with the valley’s harsh, dry conditions.
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Badwater
20m
Badwater Basin was a lake that eventually evaporated. The saltpans that remain today are an unforgettable sight. Stay on the boardwalk and bring your sunglasses; the fields of salt are bright white under the sun and dangerous to traverse, especially at the Devil’s Golf Course.
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Artists Palette
30m
Marvel at Artists Palette, where vibrant hills display a natural rainbow of colors created by mineral oxidation in the ancient rocks of Death Valley. This iconic stop along Artists Drive offers unforgettable photo opportunities and a unique look at the park’s extraordinary geology.
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20m
The Oasis at Death Valley is an ideal comfort stop within Death Valley National Park. It offers travelers a relaxing break to refresh, use restrooms, and enjoy the serene desert ambiance before continuing their journey.
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Twenty Mule Team Canyon
Pass by
Finish your Death Valley tour with a fun off-road drive through 20 Mule Team Canyon. This scenic area features colorful badlands, rich mining history, and famous movie locations, making it a memorable and adventurous final stop.
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Death Valley Marketplace
Pass by
Enjoy a charming break at Death Valley Marketplace in Pahrump, a local gem featuring an old-fashioned candy store and unique gift shop. This comfort stop is the perfect place to stretch your legs, browse for souvenirs, and indulge in nostalgic treats before heading home.
