Description:

Barstow is a city in California with the population of about 23 thousand people. It is notable for its railway station that includes a hotel, Route 66 Museum (an old double-deck highway, one of America’s symbols, ‘mother of all roads’) and Western America Railroad Museum. You can experience exciting feelings while exploring lava tubes appeared due to the proximity of several volcanoes. Many attractions are situated in the neighborhood of Barstow. These are Fort Irwin Military Reservation, Coyote Dry Lake and former mining Calico Town with ghosts.

Climate

Seasons are strongly marked. Summer is hot with average temperature in July of 30C. Winter is cool, in January temperature sometimes falls under 0C, but average index is 8C. Most precipitation occurs in winter but snowfalls are very rare.

Transport

Barstow is served by Barstow-Daggett Airport. Intercity connection is provided by railroad and bus companies. It is convenient to walk around the city center on foot. The nearest big cities are Las Vegas and San Francisco.