Steve A.
5/1/2019
Harvey House is one of the few interesting things about Barstow. It's basically an old train station turned into a museum. This also used to be a hotel and restaurant. It was just one of a few...
Barstow Harvey House
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681 N 1st Ave
Barstow, CA 92311
Casa Del Desierto, also known as the Barstow Harvey House and Rail Depot, serves as a central hub for the Barstow Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, the Western America Railroad Museum, and the Route 66 Mother Road Museum. This historic site offers a unique glimpse into America's railroad legacy and hosts various activities, including exclusive ghost tours and ballroom rentals.
The Barstow Harvey House is not only a significant piece of local history but also attracts visitors from around the world. With a commitment to preserving and sharing the rich narrative of the region, it stands as a landmark celebrating the heritage of rail travel and the famed Route 66.
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Tamara T.
4/27/2025
I visited as a total tourist. It's a nice stop for a bathroom break. I walked in there, looked around and it literally looked like they didn't change much and I could see a scene from an old film...
Jeanne W.
11/14/2024
This is a wonderful stop on a road trip to take a break and look around. Limited displays but great historical information. It was fun to look at the spaces where the restaurant was and imagine...
Mary L.
1/20/2024
This beautiful place needs more public exposure. Lots of new photos are needed. Absolutely gorgeous building all around and a historic train track area. Huge! Great upkeep and modern looking too....
Anne O.
2/24/2024
Harvey House is an elegant space by all accounts, but presents an abandoned building to the occasional Amtrak passenger like myself, as a dangerous and isolated place to disboard or onboard a...
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