Elevation: 190 ft to 4,956 ft
An elegant hideaway since 1927, The Inn at Death Valley is a resort located in the heart of Death Valley National Park that still pampers every guest.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and open from mid-October to mid-May. Guests can experience fine dining in one of the world’s most remote settings, relax at the spring-fed pool, play golf, stroll through spectacular palm gardens, or shop for unique items in the gift shop or nearby General Store. The architecturally stunning Inn also offers unique function space, ideal for small business and social gatherings.

Culture & History: Home to the Timbisha Shoshone tribe, who have lived in the valley for centuries. The Furnace Creek Inn was built in 1927 by the Borax Company to lure tourists to the desert and to provide more business for their Death Valley Railroad.

The mining company understood Death Valley’s rustic charms could be easily lost without preservation. National Park status for Death Valley would not only limit damage from mining but also control excessive development (and competing hotels.)

Nature Highlights: Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. These are “star dunes” that shift constantly with the wind.

Running: The climb to Townes Pass is a relentless 17-mile slog. It’s a “mental boss fight” where the horizon never seems to get closer.

Clubs: Death Valley National Park Rangers—your best friends for permits and safety info.

Eat/Buy: The Badwater Saloon at Stovepipe Wells. Known for its “Death Valley Prickly Pear” drinks.

Sleep: Stovepipe Wells Village. A rustic outpost before the long wilderness stretch.