Death Valley 2016 Reviews
Listed here are the lodging, dining and attraction (hikes, parks, etc.) reviews that I posted on TripAdvisor. The longer attraction reviews are on a separate pages as linked below.
Listed here are the lodging, dining and attraction (hikes, parks, etc.) reviews that I posted on TripAdvisor. The longer attraction reviews are on a separate pages as linked below.
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Homewood Suites Las Vegas Airport: Second stay was just as good as the first; we’ll be back!
Stayed March 23, 2016; reviewed May 10, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
This was our second time staying at the Homewood Suites near the Las Vegas Airport. Just like the first time, we did so for the convenience of being close to the rental car terminal so that we could get our car and get on the road to explore the National Parks. The hotel is just a short walk from the rental car terminal, so we were able to pick up our car after our evening flight then head to the hotel for the night. However, the rental car company did not have the type of vehicle that we wanted so we had to wail until the next morning to exchange the sedan that we got for the SUV that we reserved. So again the proximity of the hotel to the rental car terminal was a major plus. The hotel is also close to several restaurants and a shopping mall, so getting something to eat after the rental car debacle was an easy task.
As for the hotel itself, it is clean and comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful. The room has lots of space and all the comforts of home. This would make a nice place to base for a few days as there is a kitchenette and a sitting area in the room. The breakfast is very good and gave us a nice start to our day the following morning as we quickly get our rental car in order and headed out for Death Valley. I will be staying at the Homewood Suites in the future as it fits our needs perfectly.
Stayed March 23, 2016; reviewed May 10, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
This was our second time staying at the Homewood Suites near the Las Vegas Airport. Just like the first time, we did so for the convenience of being close to the rental car terminal so that we could get our car and get on the road to explore the National Parks. The hotel is just a short walk from the rental car terminal, so we were able to pick up our car after our evening flight then head to the hotel for the night. However, the rental car company did not have the type of vehicle that we wanted so we had to wail until the next morning to exchange the sedan that we got for the SUV that we reserved. So again the proximity of the hotel to the rental car terminal was a major plus. The hotel is also close to several restaurants and a shopping mall, so getting something to eat after the rental car debacle was an easy task.
As for the hotel itself, it is clean and comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful. The room has lots of space and all the comforts of home. This would make a nice place to base for a few days as there is a kitchenette and a sitting area in the room. The breakfast is very good and gave us a nice start to our day the following morning as we quickly get our rental car in order and headed out for Death Valley. I will be staying at the Homewood Suites in the future as it fits our needs perfectly.
The Ranch at Furnace Creek: Family Resort in the middle of Death Valley National Park
Stayed March 24 - 28, 2016; reviewed May XX, 2016. See this review on TripAdvisor.
Whenever Lynn and I visit a National Park we always try to stay in the lodges inside the park primarily for the location and ease of access to the park attractions. Being inside the park usually greatly reduces the driving for our trips and provides better access to the beauty of the park at sunrise and sunset. This is particularly true for the larger parks and/or parks with small gateway towns. For our visit to Death Valley we knew that we wanted to stay in the park for just these reasons.
The Ranch at Furnace Creek is the ideal place to stay when in Death Valley. It is fairly centrally located, although there is still some driving required to get to some of the trailheads, historical sites and overlooks. While it is a very short drive to Zabriskie Point or the Golden Canyon trailhead, it took an hour or more to reach the Fall Canyon trailhead or Aguereberry Point.
The Ranch at Furnace Creek is unusual for lodging inside a National Park as it is on privately held land and is privately owned, so not a NPS-owned and contractor-operated facility like in most parks. It is also different than most park lodging due to the variety of amenities available on the grounds: swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, horseback stables and a golf course. There are also several decent dining options within the resort as well as a general store. Everything was within easy walking distance from any of the lodge rooms (we were in building 900, so at the back of the resort and still only took a few minutes to walk to the general store near the entrance so everything is very conveniently located).
The reservation process was quick and easy through the online system. I did have to make changes to our original reservation but a quick call to the reservation desk and I had everything adjusted as needed. The customer service person on the other end of the phone was very friendly and quite helpful.
When we checked in, I was given the option of an upstairs or downstairs room. Only one flight of stairs so not a big deal in getting our gear to the room (no elevators, so factor that into your decision making process). The only difference in the rooms was that the upper level had a balcony while the first floor rooms had a patio. We opted for the second floor room. OK, the patio had more space since they opened out into the grounds, but the balcony was more private and had better views. It was a good choice. We had room 926 so it was on the north side of the building so a bit more shaded which was ideal as we did use the balcony each afternoon as a place to chill with a cold beer after a morning of hiking in the park.
Our room was a standard room with two queen beds. There was plenty of space in the sleeping area and the bathroom was also a nice size. The room had a refrigerator as well as all the standard hotel amenities. The room was clean and comfortable. No complaints at all. All the staff that we encountered (check-in, maintenance and cleaning, restaurants) where friendly and helpful.
We did not take advantage of the swimming pool or ball courts, but there were plenty of other folks who were enjoying those facilities. The pool area and the other attractions seemed to be in very good shape. I did play a round of golf while Lynn took a morning horseback ride. We both had a very good time on our individual excursions. The golf course was in pretty good shape, except for the greens, but layout was interesting and it was easy to walk. I had the course to myself.
Cost wise, this is on the expensive side, but the location is worth the price. We opted for the Ranch over the Inn entirely due to cost. But the Ranch is also where most of the “action” (restaurants and other amenities) is so that worked out very well for us. We had a great stay at the Ranch at Furnace Creek. We do intend to return to Death Valley and the plan is to stay at the Ranch again.
Stayed March 24 - 28, 2016; reviewed May XX, 2016. See this review on TripAdvisor.
Whenever Lynn and I visit a National Park we always try to stay in the lodges inside the park primarily for the location and ease of access to the park attractions. Being inside the park usually greatly reduces the driving for our trips and provides better access to the beauty of the park at sunrise and sunset. This is particularly true for the larger parks and/or parks with small gateway towns. For our visit to Death Valley we knew that we wanted to stay in the park for just these reasons.
The Ranch at Furnace Creek is the ideal place to stay when in Death Valley. It is fairly centrally located, although there is still some driving required to get to some of the trailheads, historical sites and overlooks. While it is a very short drive to Zabriskie Point or the Golden Canyon trailhead, it took an hour or more to reach the Fall Canyon trailhead or Aguereberry Point.
The Ranch at Furnace Creek is unusual for lodging inside a National Park as it is on privately held land and is privately owned, so not a NPS-owned and contractor-operated facility like in most parks. It is also different than most park lodging due to the variety of amenities available on the grounds: swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, horseback stables and a golf course. There are also several decent dining options within the resort as well as a general store. Everything was within easy walking distance from any of the lodge rooms (we were in building 900, so at the back of the resort and still only took a few minutes to walk to the general store near the entrance so everything is very conveniently located).
The reservation process was quick and easy through the online system. I did have to make changes to our original reservation but a quick call to the reservation desk and I had everything adjusted as needed. The customer service person on the other end of the phone was very friendly and quite helpful.
When we checked in, I was given the option of an upstairs or downstairs room. Only one flight of stairs so not a big deal in getting our gear to the room (no elevators, so factor that into your decision making process). The only difference in the rooms was that the upper level had a balcony while the first floor rooms had a patio. We opted for the second floor room. OK, the patio had more space since they opened out into the grounds, but the balcony was more private and had better views. It was a good choice. We had room 926 so it was on the north side of the building so a bit more shaded which was ideal as we did use the balcony each afternoon as a place to chill with a cold beer after a morning of hiking in the park.
Our room was a standard room with two queen beds. There was plenty of space in the sleeping area and the bathroom was also a nice size. The room had a refrigerator as well as all the standard hotel amenities. The room was clean and comfortable. No complaints at all. All the staff that we encountered (check-in, maintenance and cleaning, restaurants) where friendly and helpful.
We did not take advantage of the swimming pool or ball courts, but there were plenty of other folks who were enjoying those facilities. The pool area and the other attractions seemed to be in very good shape. I did play a round of golf while Lynn took a morning horseback ride. We both had a very good time on our individual excursions. The golf course was in pretty good shape, except for the greens, but layout was interesting and it was easy to walk. I had the course to myself.
Cost wise, this is on the expensive side, but the location is worth the price. We opted for the Ranch over the Inn entirely due to cost. But the Ranch is also where most of the “action” (restaurants and other amenities) is so that worked out very well for us. We had a great stay at the Ranch at Furnace Creek. We do intend to return to Death Valley and the plan is to stay at the Ranch again.
Yard House, Town Square Las Vegas: This place would be perfect if they did custom beer flights
Ate here on March 23, 2016, reviewed April 9, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
I’ve eaten at several Yard House locations and have always been pleased with the service, the food and certainly the beer. The Yard House in Town Square Las Vegas was no different. My wife and I ate here on a Wednesday evening after flying into Las Vegas. We arrived about 9:00 and were immediately seated; no waiting at all. The staff that we dealt with were all friendly and helpful. Our server was fast and attentive; he was very quick with drinks and getting our orders (in fact the all the servers seemed to “tag team” all the tables so that drink and food orders were delivered in as expedient a manner as possible.
The have a very good variety of beer available on tap which is great. However, they don’t server “custom” beer flights, that is letting the customer pick which beers to sample. Sure they have a couple of pre-selected flights on the menu, but even the IPA flight does not include the more interesting hoppy ales. The best way then to sample a few beers is the small size glass (I think it is 9 oz.) and that works pretty well. I started with the Sculpin Grapefruit IPA from Ballast Point then tried the Union Jack IPA from Firestone. Both went well with the spicy jambalaya I had for dinner but I preferred the Sculpin. The jambalaya was excellent.
I would certainly return to this Yard House, or any other location for that matter. I’ve always been pleased with the food, the beer, the service and the atmosphere.
Ate here on March 23, 2016, reviewed April 9, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
I’ve eaten at several Yard House locations and have always been pleased with the service, the food and certainly the beer. The Yard House in Town Square Las Vegas was no different. My wife and I ate here on a Wednesday evening after flying into Las Vegas. We arrived about 9:00 and were immediately seated; no waiting at all. The staff that we dealt with were all friendly and helpful. Our server was fast and attentive; he was very quick with drinks and getting our orders (in fact the all the servers seemed to “tag team” all the tables so that drink and food orders were delivered in as expedient a manner as possible.
The have a very good variety of beer available on tap which is great. However, they don’t server “custom” beer flights, that is letting the customer pick which beers to sample. Sure they have a couple of pre-selected flights on the menu, but even the IPA flight does not include the more interesting hoppy ales. The best way then to sample a few beers is the small size glass (I think it is 9 oz.) and that works pretty well. I started with the Sculpin Grapefruit IPA from Ballast Point then tried the Union Jack IPA from Firestone. Both went well with the spicy jambalaya I had for dinner but I preferred the Sculpin. The jambalaya was excellent.
I would certainly return to this Yard House, or any other location for that matter. I’ve always been pleased with the food, the beer, the service and the atmosphere.
Wrangler Steakhouse, Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park: Very good dinner
Ate here on March 24, 2016; reviewed April 16, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
On our first evening in the park (a Thursday in late March), my wife and I enjoyed a very nice dinner at the Wrangler Steakhouse. We were staying at The Ranch at Furnace Creek so it was just a short walk from our room to restaurant row. We got there just when it was opening and there were only a couple other parties in front of us so we were seated right away. The service was excellent and the server was very happy to answer questions and make suggestions. We both ordered the filet, baked potato and mixed veggies. The food was good, no complaints. The steak was prepared as ordered and was a good cut of meat. Was it the best steak I ever had? No, but I was not expecting that either. Still it was a good meal. The beer list was a little limited. I had the Badwater Ale from Indian Wells Brewing. It is a blonde ale so I was not expecting too much in the way of flavor and I was not disappointed. Still it was cold and not a bad combination with the steak. While the server was quick and attentive, the kitchen seemed to be inconsistent as there were patrons seated well after us who received their meals ahead of us. No worries on our part, as we were in not hurry (hey, this is vacation!). Overall it was a pretty good meal.
Ate here on March 24, 2016; reviewed April 16, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
On our first evening in the park (a Thursday in late March), my wife and I enjoyed a very nice dinner at the Wrangler Steakhouse. We were staying at The Ranch at Furnace Creek so it was just a short walk from our room to restaurant row. We got there just when it was opening and there were only a couple other parties in front of us so we were seated right away. The service was excellent and the server was very happy to answer questions and make suggestions. We both ordered the filet, baked potato and mixed veggies. The food was good, no complaints. The steak was prepared as ordered and was a good cut of meat. Was it the best steak I ever had? No, but I was not expecting that either. Still it was a good meal. The beer list was a little limited. I had the Badwater Ale from Indian Wells Brewing. It is a blonde ale so I was not expecting too much in the way of flavor and I was not disappointed. Still it was cold and not a bad combination with the steak. While the server was quick and attentive, the kitchen seemed to be inconsistent as there were patrons seated well after us who received their meals ahead of us. No worries on our part, as we were in not hurry (hey, this is vacation!). Overall it was a pretty good meal.
Forty-niner Café: The joint was jumping on a Friday evening.
Ate here on March 25, 2016; reviewed on May 6, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
During our visit to Death Valley in March 2016, we had dinner at each of the restaurants at the Ranch at Furnace Creek. They were all good but none were great. The Forty-niner placed third out of the three (Wrangler Steakhouse and the Corkscrew Saloon were a bit better, I thought). We arrived at the Forty-niner just before 8:00 and were told that there would be a 45 minute wait. Not unexpected at this time on a Friday evening. So we found a place to sit outside to enjoy the evening and watch the tourists. The good news was that our wait was only about 15 minutes. Possible seating error by the host? Who knows but we’ll take it. The place was hopping so the service was lagging but the staff seemed to be doing the best they could and everyone was really hustling. The menu is not extensive but there was a decent variety of offerings, mostly burgers, sandwiches, salads and comfort food entrees. Lynn had a burger that was on the greasy side and I had the fish and chips (yeah, I know, that is not very desert-like but what the heck). Not bad overall and actually quite good for National Park fare. Green Flash IPA was the beer de jour tonight (it was a short beer list). It was good but not great, but I’m sure we’ll be eating here again the next time we visit Death Valley.
Ate here on March 25, 2016; reviewed on May 6, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
During our visit to Death Valley in March 2016, we had dinner at each of the restaurants at the Ranch at Furnace Creek. They were all good but none were great. The Forty-niner placed third out of the three (Wrangler Steakhouse and the Corkscrew Saloon were a bit better, I thought). We arrived at the Forty-niner just before 8:00 and were told that there would be a 45 minute wait. Not unexpected at this time on a Friday evening. So we found a place to sit outside to enjoy the evening and watch the tourists. The good news was that our wait was only about 15 minutes. Possible seating error by the host? Who knows but we’ll take it. The place was hopping so the service was lagging but the staff seemed to be doing the best they could and everyone was really hustling. The menu is not extensive but there was a decent variety of offerings, mostly burgers, sandwiches, salads and comfort food entrees. Lynn had a burger that was on the greasy side and I had the fish and chips (yeah, I know, that is not very desert-like but what the heck). Not bad overall and actually quite good for National Park fare. Green Flash IPA was the beer de jour tonight (it was a short beer list). It was good but not great, but I’m sure we’ll be eating here again the next time we visit Death Valley.
Corkscrew Saloon: Excellent Pizza
Ate here on March 26, 2016; reviewed May 6, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
After a few day of exploring in Death Valley, Lynn and I decided that a quiet dinner on the balcony of our room at Furnace Creek Ranch would be a great way to end the day. The obvious choice was a carryout pizza from the Corkscrew Saloon as we had seen several people carrying pizza out of the Corkscrew over the past couple of days. Perhaps I could have called to order but I walked to the Corkscrew instead as I also had to pick up a few things at the General Store. I guess it was about 5:30 when I got to the Corkscrew so I was able to find a place at the bar and quickly flagged down one of the bar crew to place the order, so that was pretty easy. After my quick stop at the General Store I returned to the bar for a cold beer to wait for my order (Green Flash Imperial IPA which was pretty good). Perfect timing as my pizza was out shortly before I finished by beer. OK, $25 for a carryout pizza is on the expensive side, but I guess not so bad considering the location. The pizza was outstanding although they did not get the distribution of the toppings correct. The crust and sauce were excellent (and the toppings were close enough) so all was well. Nice night to have dinner on the balcony. This was probably the best meal we had at Furnace Creek, all things considered. Pizza from the Corkscrew Saloon will certainly be on the menu the next time we visit Death Valley.
Ate here on March 26, 2016; reviewed May 6, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
After a few day of exploring in Death Valley, Lynn and I decided that a quiet dinner on the balcony of our room at Furnace Creek Ranch would be a great way to end the day. The obvious choice was a carryout pizza from the Corkscrew Saloon as we had seen several people carrying pizza out of the Corkscrew over the past couple of days. Perhaps I could have called to order but I walked to the Corkscrew instead as I also had to pick up a few things at the General Store. I guess it was about 5:30 when I got to the Corkscrew so I was able to find a place at the bar and quickly flagged down one of the bar crew to place the order, so that was pretty easy. After my quick stop at the General Store I returned to the bar for a cold beer to wait for my order (Green Flash Imperial IPA which was pretty good). Perfect timing as my pizza was out shortly before I finished by beer. OK, $25 for a carryout pizza is on the expensive side, but I guess not so bad considering the location. The pizza was outstanding although they did not get the distribution of the toppings correct. The crust and sauce were excellent (and the toppings were close enough) so all was well. Nice night to have dinner on the balcony. This was probably the best meal we had at Furnace Creek, all things considered. Pizza from the Corkscrew Saloon will certainly be on the menu the next time we visit Death Valley.
Happy Burro Chili and Beer: Simple menu but good food and cold beer in an interesting setting.
Ate here on March 26, 2016; reviewed on May 5, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
Following a morning of hiking in Death Valley, Lynn and I made our way to Beatty to look around the area and grab some lunch. Based on the recommendation of a friend we opted to try the Happy Burro. Hard to go wrong with a name like that!
This is a bit of an eclectic looking place, with sort of a rustic, old-west feel. We walked into the patio area and had a seat under the shade of a large pine tree. There were a couple dogs wondering around the premises. Wanted posters and other interesting signs were hanging around the patio to provide added flare.
The service was quick, friendly and efficient. The menu is limited (chili, burger, chili burger, hot dog, chili dog…you get the idea) and a short beer list, but they at least had Stone IPA, so all was well. Lynn had a burger which she said was better than the one she had the previous night at the 49er Café in Furnace Creek. I decided to splurge and have my annual hot dog, a chili dog actually. Now this is not your typical hot dog with a little chili added on top. This is a knife and fork kind of meal. A big frank on a warm bun with a bowl of chili poured over it with onions and cheese added for good measure. Yep, not good for you but pretty darn tasty.
Sitting out on the patio with a nice, cold Stone IPA was a very enjoyable way to spend part of our afternoon. Lunch at the Happy Burro was definitely the highlight of our time in Beatty.
For the guys, check out the restroom. It is unique!
Ate here on March 26, 2016; reviewed on May 5, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
Following a morning of hiking in Death Valley, Lynn and I made our way to Beatty to look around the area and grab some lunch. Based on the recommendation of a friend we opted to try the Happy Burro. Hard to go wrong with a name like that!
This is a bit of an eclectic looking place, with sort of a rustic, old-west feel. We walked into the patio area and had a seat under the shade of a large pine tree. There were a couple dogs wondering around the premises. Wanted posters and other interesting signs were hanging around the patio to provide added flare.
The service was quick, friendly and efficient. The menu is limited (chili, burger, chili burger, hot dog, chili dog…you get the idea) and a short beer list, but they at least had Stone IPA, so all was well. Lynn had a burger which she said was better than the one she had the previous night at the 49er Café in Furnace Creek. I decided to splurge and have my annual hot dog, a chili dog actually. Now this is not your typical hot dog with a little chili added on top. This is a knife and fork kind of meal. A big frank on a warm bun with a bowl of chili poured over it with onions and cheese added for good measure. Yep, not good for you but pretty darn tasty.
Sitting out on the patio with a nice, cold Stone IPA was a very enjoyable way to spend part of our afternoon. Lunch at the Happy Burro was definitely the highlight of our time in Beatty.
For the guys, check out the restroom. It is unique!
Death Valley Nut and Candy Company: Bulk Food in a Truck Stop
Visited on March 26, 2016; reviewed on May 6, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
The Death Valley Nut and Candy Company was a stop that was highly recommended by friends and on Trip Advisor, so it seemed like a no-brainer to take a look when we visited Beatty as part of our trip to Death Valley. I guess I’ll have to take the minority opinion on this one as both Lynn and I found it to be underwhelming. It was not a bad place. It was clean and well kept, but it was really just a big service plaza with several rows of repackaged bulk candy and nuts. Nothing special about it at all. Is it worth a stop? Sure, just keep your expectations low.
Visited on March 26, 2016; reviewed on May 6, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
The Death Valley Nut and Candy Company was a stop that was highly recommended by friends and on Trip Advisor, so it seemed like a no-brainer to take a look when we visited Beatty as part of our trip to Death Valley. I guess I’ll have to take the minority opinion on this one as both Lynn and I found it to be underwhelming. It was not a bad place. It was clean and well kept, but it was really just a big service plaza with several rows of repackaged bulk candy and nuts. Nothing special about it at all. Is it worth a stop? Sure, just keep your expectations low.
Rhyolite: Very interesting historical site
Visited on March 26, 2016; reviewed on May 6, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
Folks, this is NOT a tourist trap ghost town, so don’t expect rides or shops or other kitsch stuff. This is a historical site that is a unit Bureau of Land Management. Rhyolite is piece of the history of the western United States and if you take it as such you can have an enjoyable and educational visit.
Lynn and I stopped at Rhyolite on our way back into Death Valley after having lunch in Beatty. I had read a bit about the history of mining in the area including the stories of some of the boom towns like Rhyolite. Very interesting how these towns sprang up over a very short period of time and died just as quickly.
Access to Rhyolite is along a 2-mile stretch of well-maintained paved road from route 374. I suggest parking at the first structure the historic area, the Bottle House (yes, it is a house built out of beer bottles!), and then walking along the road to the railroad station and back. Make sure to pick up a map that includes information about the ruins in Rhyolite from the little kiosk near the Bottle House. No, there is not much left of most of the buildings and the ruins are all roped off for safety sake. But what is left of the old structures speaks to the affluence and importance of Rhyolite in its heyday. Look at the details of the remains of some of the old structures to see what I mean.
When we visited, we walked from the Bottle House to the railroad station and back along the main road. This is where most all of the remaining structures are located (there are a couple same buildings located along a parallel road so you could easily include these by making a loop route for your walk). This was the easiest way to study the old ruins. The railroad station was the most complete of the remaining structures and one at which closer inspection was allowed (no access inside but it was possible to walk around its grounds). The walk from the Bottle House to the railroad station and back was about one mile. We spent less than an hour walking through the site. I thought it was time well spent.
Visited on March 26, 2016; reviewed on May 6, 2016 See this review on TripAdvisor.
Folks, this is NOT a tourist trap ghost town, so don’t expect rides or shops or other kitsch stuff. This is a historical site that is a unit Bureau of Land Management. Rhyolite is piece of the history of the western United States and if you take it as such you can have an enjoyable and educational visit.
Lynn and I stopped at Rhyolite on our way back into Death Valley after having lunch in Beatty. I had read a bit about the history of mining in the area including the stories of some of the boom towns like Rhyolite. Very interesting how these towns sprang up over a very short period of time and died just as quickly.
Access to Rhyolite is along a 2-mile stretch of well-maintained paved road from route 374. I suggest parking at the first structure the historic area, the Bottle House (yes, it is a house built out of beer bottles!), and then walking along the road to the railroad station and back. Make sure to pick up a map that includes information about the ruins in Rhyolite from the little kiosk near the Bottle House. No, there is not much left of most of the buildings and the ruins are all roped off for safety sake. But what is left of the old structures speaks to the affluence and importance of Rhyolite in its heyday. Look at the details of the remains of some of the old structures to see what I mean.
When we visited, we walked from the Bottle House to the railroad station and back along the main road. This is where most all of the remaining structures are located (there are a couple same buildings located along a parallel road so you could easily include these by making a loop route for your walk). This was the easiest way to study the old ruins. The railroad station was the most complete of the remaining structures and one at which closer inspection was allowed (no access inside but it was possible to walk around its grounds). The walk from the Bottle House to the railroad station and back was about one mile. We spent less than an hour walking through the site. I thought it was time well spent.
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