Southern California · Attraction
Calico Ghost Town
Worth ItThe real 1880s silver-mining town that inspired Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town — a delightful, compact break on the LA-Vegas drive.
“We have been driving past the sign for this place for ages, and finally made a point to pull off — it was an absolute delight.”
Best for
- A quick, fun side trip on the LA-Vegas drive
Why Milo likes it
- The actual real-world inspiration for Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town area
- Compact and manageable, perfect for breaking up a long desert drive
- Most historic wooden structures are open — exhibits, souvenir shops, candy stores, an old-school saloon
- Employees dress the part in period cowboy attire, and the preserved schoolhouse and Maggie Mine shaft tour were family highlights
Still deciding about Calico Ghost Town?
Ask Milo about this attraction. Milo has firsthand experience here — ask about fit, value, or what to know before booking.
Try: “Is Calico Ghost Town worth doing for A quick, fun side trip on the LA-Vegas drive?”
Pro tip
It’s a great pull-off if you’re driving between LA and Vegas and have never stopped — right off the highway.
Milo Experienced — Milo was personally there