![]() ![]() The mountain views from the outdoor deck simply can't be beat.Ĭalico Ghost Town is more of its own destination than Pioneertown, the other Old West town in the desert we've covered. It's located about 2.5 hours outside LA in the mountains of the Mojave Desert. Great food options can be found at The Calico House restaurant and a few other theme park style snack stands, but we suggest The Old Miner's Cafe at the very top of town. Watch out for the fees to participate in the extra attractions, though each activity costs a few dollars extra per person and can add up with the admission, food, and all those geodes you'll be taking home. There are a couple other attractions to check out, including an area where kids can pan for gold. It's full of mining artifacts, and you get to wear a cool hard hat with a headlamp. We didn't get the chance to tour the Maggie Mine, as our young toddler was wary of the dark tunnel, but I wish we had. Riding the train lets visitors tour the mountains, learn about the old mines, and cool off from the hot desert sun. The Mystery Shack Tour is a wonky-floored carnival attraction that school aged kids are likely to love. The Calico Odessa Railroad is another highlight that was a big hit with my family. We particularly loved the Lucy Lane Museum, which gives historical context and has some haunting photos of former inhabitants. Calico Ghost Haunt festival also happens during the last two weekends in October, featuring costume contests, carnival booths, wildlife animal shows, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, and special haunted attractions. Is it really a ghost town? Overall, Calico feels more spooky than scary. The five original buildings from the 1880s plus the refurbished schoolhouse all have a decidedly eerie feel about them, but nothing to make you jump out of your pants. If you're looking for more "ghost" in your Ghost Town, the year-round Saturday night Ghost Tours could be a haunting hit. We placed free "bets" on pig races and even watched a staged Western gunfight. The town even had seating areas set up so visitors could sit back and relax for a bit. Visit for detailed information on Calico and upcoming events.Part haunted old mining town, part Westward Expansion history, part good-ole touristy excitement, Calico has something for everyone in the family. The main Calico entrance evokes the charming main drag of an Old West town. Visitors can find some kitschy shops here (geodes and penny candy anyone?), restaurants, and attractions set to the rustic theme. On our visit, the streets were lined with several excellent bluegrass bands dressed in old-timey garb. Please call 80 to reserve.Ĭalico Ghost Town is located off I-15 at Ghost Town Road in Yermo, just 10 miles north of Barstow. Cabins and bunkhouses are also available. Reservations may be booked directly online at. ![]() ![]() Prices are $10 per adult, $5 children ages 4-11, and 3 years and under are FREE.įor more details and a daily schedule of events, visit /calico-california-days.Ĭalico Ghost Town offers full- and partial-camping at the park. Local food franchise Raising Canes Chicken Fingers from Barstow will also be on-hand to provide prize giveaways to eventgoers.Ĭalico will be open from 9 a.m. Mining event sponsors include the Apollo Silver Corp., Cal Portland Company, Mitsubishi Cement Corporation and Equinox Gold Castle Mountain Mine, and will be on-hand to provide educational mining information and displays. Serving as a natural backdrop to the Old West, Calico will travel back in time with a beard and mustache contest, arts and crafts, games and contests for all ages, pony rides, stories from the Pony Express, and a Pony Express relay for kids under 11.Įventgoers can enjoy our fair food lineup with goodies such as pretzels, lemonade, and tater tot creations, or for very hungry appetites, the Calico Restaurant, Old Miner’s Café and Lil’s Saloon will be open. This family-friendly event will precede National California Day, which lands on February 22 every year and will celebrate the people and culture of early California by hosting family activities, gunfight shows and educational displays on the state’s Bear Flag, Pony Express Trail, and Butterfield Overland Trail. 18-19, 2023.Ĭalifornia Days celebrates early California history with a focus on California’s admission to the union as the nation’s 31 st state on Sept. are excited to celebrate the second annual California Days event at Calico Ghost Town over Presidents’ Day weekend on Feb. San Bernardino County Regional Parks and Apollo Silver Corp. 18-19 California Days event happening at Calico Ghost Town Feb. California Days event happening at Calico Ghost Town Feb. ![]()
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