"Furnace Creek Inn"

Photos Courtesy of Xanterra Parks & Resorts
And the National Park Service

Definitely not your typical historic national park lodge the majority of which were funded and built by the major Railroad Tycoons of yesteryear. The Pacific Borax Mining Company was the force behind this unique Diamond in the desert.

Opened in 1927, in what was then and still today one of the most remote desolate locations on the North American Continent.

Death Valley National Park, California is not a place you would normally associate with a lush green oasis of towering Palm trees and spring-fed gardens.

This national park lodge is a truly unique destination. This lavish adobe structure was built in the Spanish Mission style with adobe bricks hand made by Paiute and Shoshone Indians workers. This historic Inn sets at the base of a hill in the Funeral Mountains near a natural hot mineral spring oasis.

If adobe walls could speak, it's not hard to imagine what tales they could tell of the bygone business moguls and Hollywood types that have lounged around the hot spring fed pool shaded by lush palm trees. The Furnace Creek Inn is remnant of a luxury resort you would see in an old Hollywood picture show.

If you are looking for a unique luxury destination with historic 1930's charm, or plan a trip to Death Valley National Park, this is one historical National Park Lodge you don't want to miss.

This Luxury Inn has many activities available for your enjoyment.You can view Death Valley's striking landscape from your balcony, or swim in one of two spring fed pools. Play basketball, volleyball or tennis at one of four courts. You can work out in the exercise room, enjoy the sauna or get a massage. Go for a horseback or carriage ride. Take a walk or a hike in the hills.

Play a round of golf at the worlds lowest in elevation lush 18-hole course. Maybe you just want to relax and do nothing. The Furnace Creek Resort has all the amenities you could possibly imagine.

The Furnace Creek Inn has a charming dining room that serves classical and uniquely southwester meals. In the same complex there is a steakhouse, cafe and a old fashion western saloon.

For larger images of the startling scenery you can experience when visiting the beautiful desert oasis of the Furnace Creek Inn located in the world renowned Death Valley National Park.

The Furnace Creek Inn offers guests 66-rooms in a variety of settings.

Standard, Deluxe, Luxury or Suites, a Pool Bungalow is also available the views differ from room to room. All have air-conditioning, televisions, telephones, free HBO, pay for view movies, refrigerators, bathroom amenities and even games for the kids. Most have decks or terraces and some have a spa.

The Furnace Creek Inn is open seasonally from mid-May until mid-October. This is definitely not a destination for the Summer.
But in the Fall or Winter when the rest of the country is in a cold chill, this is a uniquely warm and relaxing place to enjoy.

"Reservations" should be made well in advance for best room selection, up to a year is best...for reservations call Xanterra Parks & Resorts #800-236-7916 / or Click Xanterra Parks & Resorts.

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Mineral Spring Pool	Grand Dining Room	Lobby Area

The Worlds lowest in elevation Golf Course

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Please check below for more information that may help you plan your adventure to the historic Furnace Creek Inn and a visit to Death Valley National Park.

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• Death Valley Camping
• Death Valley Hiking & Trail Guides
• Death Valley Maps
• Local Activities
• Horseback and Carriage Rides
• Local scenery
• Play Golf
• Play Ball or Tennis
• Swimming
• Steak House, Cafe and Saloon
• Sauna or Massage Therapy

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