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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Twentynine Palms

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Twentynine Palms, California

Updated March 21, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Twentynine Palms

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Wonderland Ranch and Wall Street Mill

Crumbling pink walls and murder memorials preserve the pioneer history of Joshua Tree.

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Samuelson's Rocks

The only thing stranger than stumbling onto these philosophical musings is the story of the homesteader who created them.

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Sunvale Village

In this roadside "community for the small," abandoned toys gain new lives.

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The Ruins of Ryan Ranch

The decaying adobe remains of an old homestead are just off the beaten path in Joshua Tree National Park.

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The Love Signs of Twentynine Palms

In California, colorful roadside signs remind us all that love transcends borders.

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Sky's The Limit Observatory

This outdoor observatory offers stellar views and a scale model of our solar system.

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Brooklyn Mine

While you're unlikely to find riches here these days, this remote mine is a time capsule of the Gold Rush era.

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Rogue Routes: The Road to Sky’s the Limit

For all of the images of Hollywood glamour, beach living, and beautiful people, Southern California has a lot of peculiarities that don’t get nearly as much attention. This route from Los Angeles to Twentynine Palms seeks out the strange and novel, providing a refreshing foil to SoCal clichés.

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