Holiday Inn & Suites Barstow LOCAL AREA

Although there are some hotels near the Barstow Outlet Mall, only the Holiday Inn & Suites Barstow is a mere 3-minute drive away. Beat the desert heat and enjoy cool indoor AC and more than thirty-five brand-name stores. From premium clothing stores like Calvin Kleins, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Tommy Hilfiger, to luxury goods retailers like The Cosmetics Company Store, Sunglass Hut, and Bath & Body Works, you won’t struggle to find the perfect gift for someone you love or present for yourself.

Learn and have fun at the same time when you and your family visit the rustic Calico Ghost Town, a popular attraction for both locals and tourists. Explore this now-abandoned silver mining town through entertaining activities, like touring the Maggie Mine, riding the Calico and Odessa Railroad, and experiencing the Calico Mystery Shack. Other popular attractions include gold panning, browsing the shops along Main Street for unique souvenirs, or hiking to Lookout Point for scenic views.

Experience the natural wonders of the Mojave National Preserve, a unique treasure where adventure and excitement abound. Visitors can explore unique outdoor landmarks within the preserve, like the Kelso Dunes and lava tubes. For hikers there is the Hole-in-the-Wall Rings Trail, and for cavers there is the Mitchell Caverns, where unearthly geological formations form. Bring the whole family to the Mojave National Preserve and make an entire day out of it for a trip you won’t soon forget.

You’ll be recruited for a day of family fun and enjoyment at the Marine Corps Logistics Base, where visitors can golf, engage in paintball matches, and go fishing, boating, and camping as well. For those that are looking for a more educational experience, there’s also the MCRD San Diego Museum on site, where curious guests can learn about the history of the marines. Horseback riding enthusiasts are also welcome to venture out to the Stepp Stables at Camp Pendleton for horseback riding lessons.

At the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, you can see vintage cars like a 1957 Cadillac El Dorado Biarritz, a replica 1950s diner, and a Wurlitzer jukebox. Other fun activities include viewing old license plates, perusing a gift shop with Route 66 memorabilia, exploring the library, and experiencing interactive exhibits, such as sitting in various vehicles for video presentations. And when you’re done with all that, go and enjoy some retro gaming fun at the museum’s old pinball machines collection.