- TripBuzz found 17 things to do with kids in or near Barstow, California, including 3 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Apple Valley.
- From Revolutions Barstow Bowl to Mid Hills Campground, the Barstow area offers 39 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, National & State Parks and Off Road & ATV.
- Located 160 miles to the southwest of Las Vegas, NV, Barstow's settlement began in the Mormon Corridor during the 1840s, as people traveled from New Mexico and Utah to Los Angeles during the winter months. Incorporated as a city in 1947, Barstow has a population of under 23,000. The city is also the home of a semi-professional football team, the Barstow Riffians.
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Located within the former building of a 1930s hotel, Revolutions Barstow Bowl now contains 24 wood lanes. Visitors can also access a full video game arcade, on-site sports bar and grill, snack bar, and a private banquet room for group events.
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Situated in the Mojave Desert, Mid Hills Campground provides a camp site that has scenic views of the surrounding desert landscape and plant life. The campground has a picnic area and fire pits.
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270 E Virginia Way, PO Box 1282, Barstow, CA 92312
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Founded in 1964, the Mojave River Valley Museum holds a variety of historical pieces pertaining to both local and national history. The museum possesses an original copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, and is open year round except on Christmas.
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Open during the summer season, the Skyline Drive-in offers first-run Hollywood films with digital projection. A full snack bar with plenty of theater-friendly fare is available to those who view movies at the drive-in.
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Mojave National Preserve, Providence Mountain State Recreation Area, Barstow, CA 92311
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Mitchell Caverns consists of three limestone caves carved into the range at Providence Mountains State Park. The three limestone caves are connected by man-made tunnels, with regular, ranger guided tours offered through the site.
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The 1.6 million acre Mojave National Preserve is a park that is home to sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and wildflowers. The park also is made up of abandoned mines, homesteads, and military outposts.
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The Barstow Route 66 'Mother Road' Museum features a rotating variety of exhibits with some connection to the legendary highway Route 66. Exhibits include paintings, photography, and art in other media. The museum has a gift shop.
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The New Barstow Station Cinema is a neighborhood movie theater that strives to offer an affordable movie-going experience to its visitors. The theater offers affordable concessions and matinee pricing on films.
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Just off the highway and bordering the Amargosa River, the Dumont Dunes provides roughly 8,000 feet of wide off-road area for vehicle recreation. Views of wildflowers are featured, along with frequent events for ATV's and dirt bikes.
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2601 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA 92311
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The El Mirage Dry Lake , OHV Recreation Area is a recreational area that is primarily used for off-roading in vehicles. The area charges $15 for a day pass, $30 for a weekly permit, and $90 for an annual pass.