Barstow, CA
Downtown Barstow originally was situated along the railroad tracks. Today, it follows Bus 15, in a long strait shot with virtually no turns all the way through town. It's a classic "strip" for crusing on a motorcycle or hot rod.
There many vintage motels with great neon signs, including a miniature Roy's sign at the now-closed Juan Pollo Mexican Restaurant. The El Rancho is built out of railroad ties.
There also are many murals depicting Barstow's history.
On the way into town, you will see a sign for the Harvey House Hotel. This was the 1911 Casa Del Desierto in the original Barstow Downtown area by the railroad tracks. It now serves as the Amtrak depot. The Barstow Mother Road Museum and the Western America Railroad Museum are there. It is a bit hard to find. Although there is a big sign as you come into town, it actually is almost all the way across town, and the sign directing you there is small. Be on the look out for a right hand turn near the Village Hotel sign.
From Barstow, follow Bus 15/Main St all the way through Downtown - Stay straight and follow Old National Trails Hwy to Lenwood
From Barstow, follow Main St./Bus 15 out of town - Go under I-40 and go left on E Main St/S Frontage Rd - At the next chance, get on I-40 - Get off at the next Exit (Nebo Rd), go left under I-40 on Nebo Rd, and follow National Trails Hwy toward Newberry Springs - Go straight at the Stop sign at Dagett and keep going to Newberry Springs
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