Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Lucerne Valley - Atlas Obscura

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Lucerne Valley, California

King Clone

A ring of creosote bushes that are estimated to be 11,700 years old.

Lucerne Valley, California

Jack O'Landia

This strangely vacant Western amusement seems to be an empty tribute to residents of Lucerne Valley.

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Planetarium, Projector, and Science Museum

In the days before HD projectors and IMAX, some of the most powerful projectors belonged to planetariums.

14 miles from Lucerne Valley

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SkyPark at Santa's Village

The first franchised theme park in the world became a ghost town and is now a beautifully restored village and adventure park.

18 miles from Lucerne Valley

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Heart Rock Falls

Carved by a waterfall in a hard-to-reach rock formation, this heart-shaped rock has inspired romantics for decades.

22 miles from Lucerne Valley

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Mozumdar Temple

This temple, built by an eccentric religious leader before his death, sits guarded and in ruins.

23 miles from Lucerne Valley

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Summit Inn Restaurant

The last Americana on Route 66.

24 miles from Lucerne Valley

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