{"id":303,"date":"2019-11-15T23:48:36","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T23:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/?p=303"},"modified":"2024-04-20T13:15:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T13:15:10","slug":"15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Places to See Driving from LA to Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you thinking about a taking road trip from Las Angeles to Las Vegas?<\/p>\r\n<p>Like most travellers, you&#8217;ll want to make the most of this journey and see some interesting places along the way.<\/p>\r\n<p>But where should you stop?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>We&#8217;ve done the research and found the most unique stops on this day trip.<\/p>\r\n<p>Keep reading to discover the best places to see driving from LA to Las Vegas.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthancars.com.au\/united-states\/los-angeles-nara-financial-center\/\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_md td_default_btn\">Los Angeles Rental Car Hire<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.au\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1jDDZUT-B5C98D6j9JqRobIzZ3FbNNaMS\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#1_Mormon_Rocks\" title=\"1. Mormon Rocks\">1. Mormon Rocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#2_Elmers_Bottle_Tree_Ranch\" title=\"2. Elmer&#8217;s Bottle Tree Ranch\">2. Elmer&#8217;s Bottle Tree Ranch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#3_California_Route_66_Museum\" title=\"3. California Route 66 Museum\">3. California Route 66 Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#4_Desert_Discovery_Center\" title=\"4. Desert Discovery Center\">4. Desert Discovery Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#5_Barstow_Station\" title=\"5. Barstow Station\">5. Barstow Station<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#6_Peggy_Sues_Diner\" title=\"6. Peggy Sue&#8217;s Diner\">6. Peggy Sue&#8217;s Diner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#7_Calico_Ghost_Town\" title=\"7. Calico Ghost Town\">7. Calico Ghost Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#8_ZZYZX_Road\" title=\"8. ZZYZX Road\">8. ZZYZX Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#9_Mad_Greek_Cafe\" title=\"9. Mad Greek Cafe\">9. Mad Greek Cafe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#10_Worlds_Tallest_Thermometer\" title=\"10. World&#8217;s Tallest Thermometer\">10. World&#8217;s Tallest Thermometer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#11_Alien_Fresh_Jerky\" title=\"11. Alien Fresh Jerky\">11. Alien Fresh Jerky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#12_Bonnie_Clyde_Death_Car\" title=\"12. Bonnie &amp; Clyde Death Car\">12. Bonnie &amp; Clyde Death Car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#13_Pioneer_Salon\" title=\"13. Pioneer Salon\">13. Pioneer Salon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#14_Seven_Magic_Mountains\" title=\"14. Seven Magic Mountains\">14. Seven Magic Mountains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-see-driving-from-la-to-las-vegas\/#15_Famous_Las_Vegas_Sign\" title=\"15. Famous Las Vegas Sign\">15. Famous Las Vegas Sign<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mormon_Rocks\"><\/span>1. Mormon Rocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mormon-rocks.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mormon-rocks.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mormon-rocks-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mormon-rocks-768x297.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/mormon-rocks-696x269.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The first stop on your western US road trip is the Mormon Rocks!<\/p>\r\n<p>This natural landmark is just over an hour&#8217;s drive from Los Angeles, near San Bernardino, California.<\/p>\r\n<p>They are part of the San Bernardino National Forest and are located along Cajon Pass.<\/p>\r\n<p>Mormon Rocks got its name after serving as a shelter and campsite for Mormon pioneers who were travelling west to California back in 1851.<\/p>\r\n<p>These Mormons ended up founding the city of San Bernardino.<\/p>\r\n<p>Today, some driver stop here for a quick break, while tourists can explore the hiking trails in the area.<\/p>\r\n<p>Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife living in the area, such as lizards and owls.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Near San Bernardino, California<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 64.7 mi (104.12 km) from LA<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 1 hour 5 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Elmers_Bottle_Tree_Ranch\"><\/span>2. Elmer&#8217;s Bottle Tree Ranch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Elmers-Bottle-Tree-Ranch.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Elmers-Bottle-Tree-Ranch.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Elmers-Bottle-Tree-Ranch-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Elmers-Bottle-Tree-Ranch-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Elmers-Bottle-Tree-Ranch-696x261.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>For a rather unique pitstop, keep driving 33 minutes past the Mormon&#8217;s Rock and you will come to Elmer&#8217;s Bottle Tree Ranch.<\/p>\r\n<p>This Route 66 stop is all about bottles!<\/p>\r\n<p>At the Bottle Tree Ranch you will find tree-shaped sculptures made out of old glass bottles and other vintage items.<\/p>\r\n<p>It is in essence, a forest of metal trees with bottles attached to them that serve as branches.<\/p>\r\n<p>Visitors are encouraged to take a souvenir with them on their way out &#8211; a small piece glass!<\/p>\r\n<p>Bottle Tree Ranch is entirely free to enter, however donations are accepted.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: 24266 National Trails Hwy, Oro Grande, CA 92368<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 32.9 mi (52.94 km) from Mormon Rocks<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 33 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Hours: <\/strong>Open daily 12pm-11:30pm<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_California_Route_66_Museum\"><\/span>3. California Route 66 Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/California-Route-66-Museum1.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is California-Route-66-Museum1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Route 66 is one of the most famous highways in the world.<\/p>\r\n<p>Thus, it&#8217;s no surprise that there is an entire museum dedicated to it!<\/p>\r\n<p>You will find the California Route 66 Museum in Victorville, south of Mojave desert<\/p>\r\n<p>The museum opened its doors in 1995 and is largely run by volunteers and donors.<\/p>\r\n<p>Exhibitions are focused on the history of Route 66, dating all the way back to pioneer times.<\/p>\r\n<p>You&#8217;ll find photographs and artifacts that were part of the development of the highway, teaching visitors about the impacts on local culture and the economy.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: 16825 D St, Victorville, CA 92395<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 11.6 mi (18.66 km) from Elmer&#8217;s Bottle Tree Ranch<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 15 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon 10am-4pm, Tues &amp; Wed Closed, Thur-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-3pm (Free admission)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.califrt66museum.org\/\">Official site<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Desert_Discovery_Center\"><\/span>4. Desert Discovery Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Desert-Discovery-Center1.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Desert-Discovery-Center1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>As you&#8217;re driving through the desert along Route 66, you may have questions about what life in the desert is really like.<\/p>\r\n<p>If this sounds like you, then make a quick stop at the Desert Discovery Center.<\/p>\r\n<p>The mission of this public-run community education institution is to educate visitors on desert life.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Center is the result of a partnership between multiple organizations including the Bureau of Land Management (who staff the site), the National Park Service, Barstow Community College, and more.<\/p>\r\n<p>The prized specimen on display at the Desert Discovery Center is the Old Woman Meteorite.<\/p>\r\n<p>This is the second largest meteorite found in the United States.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>831 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Hours<\/strong>: Tues-Sat 11am-4pm, Free admission<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 33.4 mi (53.75 km) from California Route 66 Museum<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 31 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Barstow_Station\"><\/span>5. Barstow Station<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Barstow-Station.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Barstow-Station.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a place to stop and grab a bite to eat, stretch your legs, or visit the restroom, then check out Barstow Station.<\/p>\r\n<p>This rather unique rest stop was founded in 1975.<\/p>\r\n<p>Barstow Station was created by Fred Rosenberg, who thought highway 15 could do with some livening up.<\/p>\r\n<p>And so Barstow Station was born!<\/p>\r\n<p>Today, Barstow Station is a mixture of shops and restaurants that serves bus and car passengers alike.<\/p>\r\n<p>What you are sure to find interesting about the rest stop is that it is built to look like a train station.<\/p>\r\n<p>Dining areas are housed in train cars and there is even a caboose (which serves as the bathroom) and a water tower on-site.<\/p>\r\n<p>Restaurants at Barstow Station include McDonald&#8217;s, Wetzel&#8217;s Pretzels, and Subway.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong><strong>Location: <\/strong><\/strong>1611 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Hours<\/strong>:\u00a0 Open daily 7am-8pm<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 2.1 mi (3.37 km) from Desert Discovery Center<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 5 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.au\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1UuQywAV-M2FN2Ba25epmFCmLCEUhY1Yi\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Peggy_Sues_Diner\"><\/span>6. Peggy Sue&#8217;s Diner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Peggy-Sues-Diner.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Peggy-Sues-Diner.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>For a taste of retro 1950s America, look no further than Peggy Sue&#8217;s Diner, another great stop if you&#8217;re hungry.<\/p>\r\n<p>This classic diner is located in the town of Yermo, California, just 10 minutes by car from Barstow Station.<\/p>\r\n<p>It is an original roadside diner that was built in 1954 with just\u00a09 counter stools and 3 booths.<\/p>\r\n<p>The eatery is set on the foothills of the Calico Mountains.<\/p>\r\n<p>Since its opening, it has been a popular stop for drivers travelling between LA and Las Vegas.<\/p>\r\n<p>It closed briefly but was reopened in 1987, which is when the owners decided to spice things up by adding their collection of movie and TV memorabilia to the decor.<\/p>\r\n<p>Today, the diner is filled with fun and never before seen pieces of history, not to mention classic American food.<\/p>\r\n<p>Their menu consists of everything from chicken fried steak and meatloaf to cheeseburgers, curly fries, and cherry coke.<\/p>\r\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t get much more American than that!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>35654 Yermo Rd, Yermo, CA 92398<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Hours<\/strong>:\u00a0 Open daily 6am-10pm<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 7.3 mi (11.74 km) from Barstow Station<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 10 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Calico_Ghost_Town\"><\/span>7. Calico Ghost Town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Calico-Ghost-Town1.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Calico-Ghost-Town1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>For more sightseeing on your drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, why not stop in Calico Ghost Town?<\/p>\r\n<p>This historic park was once a former mining town in San Bernardino County.<\/p>\r\n<p>What remains is located in the Calico Mountains within the Mojave desert.<\/p>\r\n<p>The town was originally a center for silver mining and was founded in 1881.<\/p>\r\n<p>It was in the year of 1881 that the largest silver rush in California begun.<\/p>\r\n<p>In order to mine as much silver as possible, 500 mines were created, and over the course of 12 years, 20 million dollars worth of silver ore was produced.<\/p>\r\n<p>However in the 1890s, silver lost its value, which led to the miners packing up their things and leaving town.<\/p>\r\n<p>Calico lost its population almost overnight and became the ghost town that it&#8217;s known as today.<\/p>\r\n<p>In the 1950s, the town&#8217;s remaining buildings were restored and it is now a park showcasing what life was like in the late 19th century.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>36600 Ghost Town Rd, Yermo, CA 92398<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Hours<\/strong>:\u00a0 Open daily 9am-5pm<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 3.9 mi (6.27 km) from Peggy Sue&#8217;s Diner<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 7 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_ZZYZX_Road\"><\/span>8. ZZYZX Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Zzyzx-Road.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Zzyzx-Road.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>For a quirky stop along Interstate 15, keep your eyes peeled for the famous ZZYZX Road sign.<\/p>\r\n<p>You will spot the sign roughly 45 minutes from Calico Ghost Town, south of the ZZYZX settlement.<\/p>\r\n<p>It is believed that the name of the road was created by Curtis Howe Springer, a Methodist minister, in 1944.<\/p>\r\n<p>Springer claimed it was the last remaining word in the English language.<\/p>\r\n<p>Despite repeatedly being ranked as one of the most unusual place names in the world, the name of both the road and its corresponding settlement have endured.<\/p>\r\n<p>Today, the area is managed by California State University, which has developed a Desert Studies Center there.<\/p>\r\n<p>Whatever you do, be sure to snap a pic of this crazy road sign!<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Runs fro<span style=\"color: #000000;\">m <a style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Interstate 15 in California\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interstate_15_in_California\">Interstate 15<\/a> gen<\/span>erally south to the Zzyzx settlement<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 49.9 mi (80.30 km) from Calico Ghost Town<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 46 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Mad_Greek_Cafe\"><\/span>9. Mad Greek Cafe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mad-Greek-Cafe1.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Mad-Greek-Cafe1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re a fan of Greek food, then don&#8217;t miss out on the infamous Mad Greek Cafe located in the middle of the desert Baker, California.<\/p>\r\n<p>Baker is home to less than 600 people and serves as a spot for refueling on the drive between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.<\/p>\r\n<p>However, the Mad Greek Cafe is the main reason to stop here.<\/p>\r\n<p>The cafe has been around for almost 30 years.<\/p>\r\n<p>It is open daily 24 hours, convenient for drivers on a late night shift.<\/p>\r\n<p>Try out their ever-popular gyro with rice and salad.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Also, don&#8217;t miss out on their thick milkshakes or their traditional baklava.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>72112 Baker Blvd, Baker, CA 92309<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Hours<\/strong>:\u00a0 Opens 24 hours daily<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 7.9 mi (12.71 km) from Zzyzx Road<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 9 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.madgreekcafe.com\/\">Official site<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.au\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=11jw5ZTbKu3a1b6JEL_RJqBqGHfG1qzdW\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Worlds_Tallest_Thermometer\"><\/span>10. World&#8217;s Tallest Thermometer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Worlds-Tallet-Thermometer1.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Worlds-Tallet-Thermometer1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>A stone&#8217;s throw away from the Mad Greek Cafe is the second biggest attraction in California, the World&#8217;s Tallest Thermometer.<\/p>\r\n<p>This steel electric thermometer was built in 1991 to commemorate the record breaking temperature of 134 degrees Fahrenheit that was recorded in nearby Death Valley back in 1913.<\/p>\r\n<p>The sign weighs over 75,000 pounds and is held together with concrete.<\/p>\r\n<p>It is 41 meters tall and displays a maximum temperature of 134 degrees to acknowledge the 1913 record.<\/p>\r\n<p>The World&#8217;s Tallest Thermometer is unsurprisingly very hard to miss.<\/p>\r\n<p>It can be seen from three different angles when driving along Interstate 15.<\/p>\r\n<p>There is even a gift shop at the bottom of the site in case you want to take home a souvenir!<\/p>\r\n<p>Read the plaque at the bottom closely to learn more about the record-breaking thermometer&#8217;s history.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>72157 Baker Blvd, Baker, CA 92309<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 0.2 mi (0.32 km) from Mad Greek Cafe<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 1 minute drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/worldstallestthermometer.com\/\">Official site<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Alien_Fresh_Jerky\"><\/span>11. Alien Fresh Jerky<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Alien-Fresh-Jerky1.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Alien-Fresh-Jerky1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Alien Fresh Jerky is one of the wackiest stores you&#8217;re likely to ever come across &#8211; which is why stopping in for a visit while en route to Las Vegas is an absolute must!<\/p>\r\n<p>This shop combines two things you wouldn&#8217;t normally put together: aliens and jerky.<\/p>\r\n<p>Alien Fresh Jerky originally opened in 2000 in the nearby town of Crystal Springs, Nevada.<\/p>\r\n<p>However, shortly after it moved a few miles down the ride and now resides in the town of Baker, California.<\/p>\r\n<p>The store specializes in snacks and kitsch, with decor like you&#8217;ve never seen before.<\/p>\r\n<p>It has an impressive range of jerky flavours with inventive names like &#8220;Abducted Cow Teriyaki&#8221; or &#8220;BBQ on the Moon.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p>Other snacks include nuts, dried fruit, and hot sauce.<\/p>\r\n<p>What really makes the store unique though, are the strange alien, UFO, and spaceship exhibits displayed around the store.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>831 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Hours<\/strong>: Tues-Sat 11am-4pm<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 0.4 mi (0.64 km) from World&#8217;s Tallest Thermometer<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 3 minute drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Bonnie_Clyde_Death_Car\"><\/span>12. Bonnie &amp; Clyde Death Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bonnie-and-Clyde-Death-Car-n1.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Bonnie-and-Clyde-Death-Car-n1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>To see an important piece of history, you&#8217;ll definitely want to check out the Bonnie &amp; Clyde Death Car.<\/p>\r\n<p>The notorious gangster couple Bonnie and Clyde were gunned down by police in Louisiana in May 1934.<\/p>\r\n<p>They died driving in their 1934 Ford V-8 automobile, but their legacy has lived on.<\/p>\r\n<p>The car is ondisplay in Jean Nevada, with bullet holes still visible on the car.<\/p>\r\n<p>160 bullets between 6 police officers were fired that day.<\/p>\r\n<p>For those interested in seeing the car, the display is open to the public and admission is free.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>100 W Primm Blvd, Jean, NV 89019<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 49.8 mi (80.14 km) from Alien Fresh Jerky<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 45 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Pioneer_Salon\"><\/span>13. Pioneer Salon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pioneer-Saloon.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Pioneer-Saloon.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Travel back in time to the Wild West at Good Springs, Nevada&#8217;s Pioneer Saloon.<\/p>\r\n<p>Often used as a Hollywood set, the walls of Pioneer Saloon are covered in memorabilia from the old west.<\/p>\r\n<p>This historic saloon is a great place to stop for a drink or bite as you near your final destination Las Vegas.<\/p>\r\n<p>They serve American food with a Texas twist.<\/p>\r\n<p>Try the &#8220;Ghost Burger&#8221; made with a half pound beef patty, secret Ghost sauce, and two strips of jalapeno bacon.<\/p>\r\n<p>There&#8217;s also the all-day breakfast items like the &#8220;Country Benny&#8221; made with ham steak, eggs, and homemade hollandaise drizzle.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Wash this down with a classic milkshake then finish off a cheesecake for dessert.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Good Springs General Store located next door is also worth a visit.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> <span class=\"street-address\">310 N Spring St<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"locality\">Good Springs, NV\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Hours<\/strong>: Open daily 9am-9pm<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 19.5 mi (31.38 km) from Bonnie and Clyde Death Car<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 21 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Seven_Magic_Mountains\"><\/span>14. Seven Magic Mountains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Seven-Magic-Mountains1.jpg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Seven-Magic-Mountains1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Did you know that just outside Las Vegas lies an art installation in the middle of the desert?<\/p>\r\n<p>Drive 21 minutes past Pioneer Saloon and you will find the unique sculptures, Seven Magic Mountains.<\/p>\r\n<p>The rocky towers were created by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone in 2016.<\/p>\r\n<p>Each one stands between 30 and 35 feet tall.<\/p>\r\n<p>The site is located right off of Interstate 15, less than 10 miles south of Las Vegas.<\/p>\r\n<p>It was setup by the Nevada Museum of Art and the Art Production Fund.<\/p>\r\n<p>Seven Magic Mountains were originally intended to be open for two years.<\/p>\r\n<p>However, due to their incredible popularity, the producers received approval to keep it at the current location until the end of 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Needless to say, the Seven Magic Mountains are a great place for a photo opp before your road trip comes to an end.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89054<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 13.2 mi (21.24 km) from Pioneer Saloon<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 21 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com.au\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1UuQywAV-M2FN2Ba25epmFCmLCEUhY1Yi\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Famous_Las_Vegas_Sign\"><\/span>15. Famous Las Vegas Sign<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/las-vegas-sign-stop.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/las-vegas-sign-stop.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/las-vegas-sign-stop-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/las-vegas-sign-stop-768x259.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/las-vegas-sign-stop-696x235.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>You&#8217;ve made it&#8230;Almost!<\/p>\r\n<p>But we still recommend one last pit stop before you settle in at your hotel.<\/p>\r\n<p>And it is none other than the famous Las Vegas road sign!<\/p>\r\n<p>The &#8220;Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas&#8221; sign was erected in 1959 and is now a major city landmark.<\/p>\r\n<p>The sign was designed by Betty Willis and is located at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard South.<\/p>\r\n<p>Standing at 25 feet tall, the Las Vegas sign lights up at night and is pretty much impossible to miss.<\/p>\r\n<p>Be sure to safely stop along the road in order to snap a pic as you enter Sin City!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>5200 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 22.3 mi (35.88 km) from Seven Magic Mountains<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 30 minutes drive<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/welcometofabulouslasvegassign.com\/\">Official site<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>We hope this list has inspired you on your upcoming road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas.<\/p>\r\n<p>As you now know, there are so many fascinating and unique places to see on this famous drive.<\/p>\r\n<p>For travellers interested in doing the reverse trip, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthancars.com.au\/united-states\/las-vegas-car-rental-hire\/\">rent a car in Las Vegas<\/a> and head back to LA.<\/p>\r\n<p>Also read:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/best-stops-from-la-to-san-francisco-road\/\">15 Best Stops from LA to San Francisco Road Trip [in 3 Days]<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/15-places-to-stop-driving-from-lv-to-grand-canyon-south-rim\/\">15 Places to Stop Driving from LV to Grand Canyon South Rim<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>US Best Airport Rentals<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-car-rental-companies-at-tampa-airport\/\">Best Rentals at Tampa Airport<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-car-rental-companies-at-san-diego-airport\/\">Best Rentals at San Diego Airport<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/what-is-the-most-popular-car-rental-at-cancun-airport\/\">Best Rentals at Cancun Airport<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/what-are-the-cheapest-car-rental-deals-in-san-francisco-airport\/\">Best Rental at San Franciso Airport<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flydriveandstay.com\/blog\/the-best-rental-cars-las-vegas-airport\/\">Best Rental at Las Vegas Airport<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthancars.com.au\/united-states\/los-angeles-nara-financial-center\/\"><span class=\"td_btn td_btn_md td_default_btn\">Los Angeles Rental Car Hire<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you thinking about a taking road trip from Las Angeles to Las Vegas? 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