Explore the abandoned gold mining town of Bodie with intact buildings and resident homes dating back to the 1800s.
Visit the silver mining boomtown abandoned in the late 1800s, now preserved with buildings, machinery and cemetery overlooking the Sierra Nevadas.
Stroll through the historic main street to the old west Saloon, visit a jail, museums and antique shops in this almost ghost town.
Explore the authentic silver mining camp renovated for tourists with shops, restaurants, and live reenactments of gunfights and gold panning.
Discover the remains of an old mining town buried in Death Valley desert, including a schoolhouse, post office, and memorabilia-filled trading post.
Visit the former health spa and mineral springs now the Desert Studies Center, and relax in the lush botanic gardens and lake in the Mojave Desert.
Explore the remnants of the former western movie set, including a church, general store, and iconic western facades used in over 300 productions.
Add a stop at the Amargosa Opera House and Hotel, located halfway between Ballarat and Zzyzx, for a unique art-filled overnight stay or show viewing. If you have less time, consider visiting Calico Ghost Town, which combines preserved historical buildings and ghost town experiences in one destination. If you have more time, continue north to visit the abandoned towns of Cerro Gordo and/or Monte Cristo, which require off-road vehicles to access.