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Pro
Has much to offer to the weary traveler.
Con
No hotels and its gets really hot here!
In a nutshell
You gotta see the World Tallest Thermometer
California Historical Marker #963
Yaqui Says: It reads: "The Mohave Indians used a network of pathways to cross the Mojave Desert. In 1826, American trapper Jedediah Smith used their paths and became the first non-Indian to reach the California coast overland from mid-America. The paths were worked into a military wagon...
Paisleypaul Says: This is the tallest thermometer in the World. Probably needs to be because the desert is so hot, according to Spinal Tap logic..........! That is almost true in act - it is 134 feet or almost 41 Meteres high - that is about 14 storeys - to reflect the 134 F recorded at a...
Update - You never know what you'll find huh?!
Yaqui Says: UPDATE - These lovely signs have been moved just outside of Baker to the North entrance into the Mojave National Preserve. Now, there is a Market and Gift Store in the old park service building.It’s kind of sad because for many years the National Park Service operated a...
North Entrance Mojave National Preserve
Yaqui Says: Mojave National Preserve is a 1.6 million acre park in the Mojave Desert. This is a Mecca for camping, hiking or to enjoy the pure beauty of the desert. You will see Pinyon-Juniper, Joshua Trees, Big Sagebrush, Cactus Yucca, Creosote Bush, Blackbrush scrubs, and Lava Fields....
Yaqui Says: Baker has to have one of the most distinct must see sight seeing touristy attraction....TA..DA....."World's tallest thermometer”, measuring 134-foot (41m). Plus, its height commemorates the hottest temperature ever recorded in the United States, 134°F (56.6°C), measured in...
The World's Tallest Thermometer.
johngayton Says: It seems that in 1991 a local businessman who was part-owner of the local Bun Boy had this constructed as a landmark with the intention of getting more people to stop off here in Baker instead of merely passing through on the Interstate 15. Despite a few initial problems...
1 Review and 48 Opinions Our criteria was that the hotel/motel must have a swimming pool and this motel was the first one we...
1 Review and 13 Opinions Bun Boy restaurant and Motel is just the place to stop and get a little rest on your long journey....
Carl's Jr: New to Baker mid 2010
Paisleypaul Says: This is the chain restaurant newly opened in Baker. Another option to the plethora of uninspiring to be honest options - still you know why you really need to stop here..........!...... another burger I vastly prefer to McD and BK which are the only ones to make headway in...
Bob's Big Boy: My Favorite Place to Stop Along The Way!!!
Yaqui Says: Baker use to boast the original Bun Boy restaurant -by now it has become Bob's Big Boy. I always like to stop here to get something to drink or have a piece of pie. I think you will enjoy the atmoshphere and the food here. So take some time to stop and check out the...
Denny's: Good option for drivers
Paisleypaul Says: Denny's is of course the Stateswide chain, not special as such but dependable, a regular for us on te road when we're Stateside, for breakfast too, although this visit was special because as noted on main page.......! We both like the meatloaf, expecialy the mashed potato
Yaqui Says: This place stands out most certainly. Seems it gets bad and good reviews on the internet. I know some places I may like, someone may not, so who knows. It has some really neat decor and the outside of the building will catch your attention. It is not really cheap, but many...
If you need food or a drink after midnight and before 5am then Jack in the Box is the place for you. It is open 24/7
There is no real place to go "clubing" here in town so keep heading to Vegas.
Dress Code: Use the drive thru and it will not matter what you are wearing...
Updated Dec 8, 2003
There is no real airport in Baker and most planes just fly over it.
This was taken from an American Airlines flight which never even got close to the sleeply little town of Baker.
Written Feb 12, 2004
Alien beef jerkey: The best beef jerkey
TinKan Says: For some of the best beef jerkey around and in every differnet type of meet you have to stop at the Alien Beef Jerkey store. The shop has jerkey, honey, olives and snacks of different types from very mild and sweet to scorching hot so there is something for everyone. My...
Baker General Store: Lotto tickets and more
TinKan Says: The Baker General Store has all of your travel needs as well as cold drinks, snacks and small car parts. Here you can also get your California Lotto tickets?. Maybe if I get enough tickets and win I can fly over Baker and never have to drive through it again?. California...
mafootje Says: And that counts for both your car and yourself, if you car breaks down in the desert it gets hot very fast inside of your car...Be sure your gas, oil and water of your car is ok and take a gallon or two of bottled water with you just in case you'll get stuck in the desert...
TinKan Says: Be careful while driving into or out of Baker. The Highway patrol is real good at chatching speeders from about 12 miles before and 12 miles after the town. Also be careful driving at night as the long roads and flashing white line my put you to sleep. Take a few moments...
Helpfulness
Luggage and bags: Tanktops and shorts because it get's hot in here...we where there at the end of may and the thermometer reached 103 degrees fahrenheit (39 degrees celcius).
Miscellaneous: Take a gallon or 2 water with you for if your car breaks down. You need to drink plenty
Written Oct 4, 2002
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What you will miss when visiting in May is water in the river...i don't know if there ever is water.. Who let's me know if there is ?
Written Oct 4, 2002
Many Places to Refresh Here!!!
Yaqui Says: Baker is a very small community most travelers will find on its way to and from Las Vegas. It is has become a little oasis in the vast desert that many find themselves having to stop for either, rest, gas, food, or just to relax from the extreme temperatures. Baker has a...
TinKan Says: Baker is the Gateway to the Death Valley and has a very good Mojave Desert Information center that is located at the bottom of the Worlds Largest thermometer. Here you will find all the information on what you can find in the Mojave Desert. You can get maps and camp...
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You will pass Baker when you drive from California to Las Vegas. And you could pass it but we like to stop there to get refreshed, watch the largest thermometer in the area and then go back on the...
Baker, CA , population 600 (!) is one of the few civilization pit stops when you are driving from LA to Las Vegas Gas stations shops and restaurants for a lunch break comfort break or just driving......
Baker is located 103 miles from Las Vegas on I-15 on the way from Las Vegas to LA. I drive through the town of Baker California every few weeks and have found some great places to eat and to...
Baker is a small town in the middle of the desert between Barstow and Las Vegas off of highway 15. Not a whole lot to say about it, but show some photos. Baker is known for it's giant thermometer.
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