Now we know this is not just a place you drive through on your way to other California destinations, and down below are our top tips on what to see in Death Valley.
If you only stop to see Zabriskie Point on your visit, then driving through Death Valley is worthwhile. It is one of the most surreal landscapes I have ever seen.
This is where you can walk out on the salt flats and see the hexagonal honeycomb shapes. I don’t think we visited at the right time, or walked out far enough to see those.
It’s a paved road the entire way although the last section contains steep switchbacks and not fit for long RV’s. There are parking bays to unhook and leave your trailers if needed.
Artists Drive Death Valley is one of the most unique scenic drives I’ve ever experienced. I felt like it’s where they got the inspiration for the Cars Ride at Disneyland.