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Artists Drive

Scenic byway · California

Photo: Pavel Špindler · CC BY 3.0 · source

Artists Drive is a designated scenic route in California, about 9 km (6 mi) long.

Photo stops along the way

Canyon
Golden Canyon6.0 km away · Inyo County
Death Valley National ParkDark Sky Place
Death Valley National Park9.1 km away · Inyo County
Natural Arch
Death Valley Natural Bridge11 km away · Inyo County
Harmony Borax WorksGhost Town
Harmony Borax Works13 km away · Inyo County
Aguereberry PointMountain Peak
Aguereberry Point20 km away · Inyo County · 1,916 m
Ghost Town
Greenwater28 km away · Inyo County
SkidooGhost Town
Skidoo30 km away · Inyo County
Ghost Town
Leeland32 km away · Nye County
Telescope PeakMountain Peak
Telescope Peak33 km away · Inyo County · 3,369 m
Natural Arch
Telephone Arch36 km away · Inyo County
Panamint CityGhost Town
Panamint City37 km away · Inyo County
Scenic Viewpoint
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes37 km away · Inyo County · -1 m

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.