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In trying to explain something that is not at all complicated, we have all heard the expression, "Hey, this ain't rocket science!" Welcome to Ridgecrest, California, the home of rocket science... and a beautiful oasis in the middle of the Mojave "High" Desert. Ridgecrest started growing in the 1940s with the arrival of a Naval Ordnance Test Station, and it hasn't stopped since. Now home to the Navy's premier Air Weapons Station," the city's growth defies recession.
Originally considered a stopover, Ridgecrest has quickly become a "hub" center for vacationers who enjoy the close proximity to 40 natural and man-made wonders, and at the same time receive "big city" accommodations with suprising affordability.
You can spend a day or a week and discover history as recent as last year or as old as the formation of Earth itself. |
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Tourism Partners
| Begin the day in Ridgecrest with a visit to the Maturango Museum. The Maturango Museum offers exhibits and displays featuring both the natural and the cultural history and diversity of the Northern Mojave Desert. They offer changing art displays, lectures, children's activities, and a full gift shop. 
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| U.S. Naval Museum of Armament and Technology at China Lake, California "We've been into just about everything at one time or another... from submarines to satellites, dumb bombs to smart bombs, small arms to Sidearms." As you visit our museum, you will find a large selection of exhibits that are sure to interest you.
For more information please follow this link. www.chinalakemuseum.org 
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| Randsburg, California Randsburg is a living ghost town. Gold mines here are still active, and old buildings of the boom-town era have been preserved. Randsburg is a popular stop for photographer, antique car clubs, honeymooners and families. Movies,TV and commercials are frequently filmed in and around the town.   |
Death Valley Info
Death Valley National Park: A Land of ExtremesHottest, Driest, Lowest: A superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, snow-capped mountains, multicolored rock layers, water-fluted canyons and three million acres of stone wilderness. Home to the Timbisha Shoshone and to plants and animals unique to the harshest deserts. A place of legend and a place of trial. Scotty's Castle
Death Valley Scotty told everyone that he built this castle in northern Death Valley with money from his "secret" gold mine. That was not quite the truth. A Chicago millionaire and his wife built their "Death Valley Ranch" in the cool of Grapevine Canyon and they let their friend Scotty live there as a guest.  
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| For more information on hundreds of great attractions and activities in and around Ridgecrest, pleasecontact the sources below. |
Friends of Jawbone: www.jawbone.org
Bureau of Land Management, Ridgecrest Field Office: www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/ridgecrest.html
Bureau of Land Management FAQ’s: www.blm.gov/ca/news/2000/01/nr/ohv_qanda.html
California Trail Users Coalition: www.ctuc.info
“DIRT”-California City Police Department Dirt Incident Response Team: http://ccpd.homestead.com/DIRT.html
Ridgecrest Motorsports Complex: www.ridgecrestmx.com |
Visit our Website @ www.carriageinn.biz The Carriage Inn is the finest full-service hotel in the Indian Wells Valley, since 1986. It is the preferred hotel for business, production crews, and leisure travelers alike. With a heated lap pool, therapy spa, fitness center, Cafe' Potpourri, and Charlie's Pub & Grill, the Carriage Inn is the Perfect Oasis after a long day. Centrally located in Ridgecrest, the Carriage Inn has 160 rooms, including seven 2-room suites. We offer a broad range of courteous, personalized services, which have been the hallmark of Atlas Hotels for more than three decades. 
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| SpringHill Suites By Marriott |
Click here to view website www.marriott.com/iyksh Welcome to SpringHill Suites by Marriott, your home away from home while visiting Ridgecrest, China Lake, Death Valley and East Kern County! Ridgecrest's newest and most modern choice for lodging, providing all the service and amenities that Marriott Guests worldwide have come to recognize and expect! 93 Guest Suites, complimentary Suite Seasons Breakfast, complimentary in room High Speed Internet, and plenty of Meeting Space available  |
Click here to visit website www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ca022
The newly remodeled Comfort Inn is conveniently located in the heart of Ridgecrest. Enjoy the many full-service amenities which include 27-inch TV's with full cable and free Showtime, and free internet access in all rooms. Be sure to ask about Choice Hotels International's "Choice Privileges" rewards program.
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www.heritageinnsuites.com The Heritage Inn and Suites provides 170 luxurious first-class sleeping rooms complete with a free hearty American breakfast for every guest. Nationally known as the “Home of China Lake NAWS,” we specialize in military, government, individual business travellers, and film crews. We offer the following amenities: refrigerators, microwaves, computer data ports, private voice mail, 63 channels of cable TV (including free Showtime) and complimentary coffee. Two pools, refreshing spas, restaurant, lounge, two fitness centers, valet service, and coin laundry are available. 
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www.bestwestern.com The Best Western offers the most luxurious “computer friendly” rooms in town. These new rooms were designed by Best Western International with particular emphasis on guest comfort and relaxation. Guests may enjoy all the amenities found in a first class hotel…refrigerators, microwaves, coffee service and more! Best Western also offers free DSL. Enjoy our free Deluxe Continental Breakfast, pool and spa. Conference room and laundry facilities available. 
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www.econolodge.com/hotel/ca294 Ridgecrest EconoLodge Inn & Suites just completed a full renovation and added thirty-two rooms. One of the best in the U.S., it is centrally located within walking distance of the Naval Air Weapons Station and the Ridgecrest Cinemas, with Maturango Museum nearby. EconoLodge offers refrigerators in every room, direct dial phones, and pool. Free continental breakfast! Senior, AAA, Corporate and Military rates available. 
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www.ridgecrestsuites.hamptoninn.com
If you are searching for a comfortable hotel in Ridgecrest while you're here on business or vacation, look no further than the Hampton Inn & Suites Ridgecrest Hotel. We're the perfect home base from which to explore all scenic high desert and what it has to offer, including: Maturango Museum, Trona Pinnacles, US Navy Museum of Armament and Technology and the City of Ridgecrest Soccer Fields and Tennis Courts. We are the newest hotel in Ridgecrest and located less than one mile to the China Lake Naval Weapon Center. Our hotel has 93 rooms including standard rooms as well as studio suites and one bedroom suites. Enjoy our delicious On the House Breakfast every day, every week ranging from biscuits in gravy, waffles, tortillas, eggs, sausage, cereal and plenty more. If you are here for business utilize our complimentary high-speed internet access in every room plus wireless access in the public areas, go online fast and easy any time. Need to plan a last minute meeting? We are here for you! Rent our spacious and natural lit Mojave meeting room for the day and order from our delicious catering. Want to stay fit while on the road? Enjoy the use of our exercise facility which has flat panel televisions built in the cardio-equipment or take a swim in our outdoor heated swimming pool.
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