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The Atlas Obscura Guide To San Bernardino

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in San Bernardino, California

Updated May 3, 2021
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Unofficial McDonald's Museum

San Bernardino, California

Unofficial McDonald's Museum

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

San Bernardino, California

Zzyzx Mineral Springs and Healing Center

A former utopian healing center created by a huckster and built by derelicts.
Sand blowing off a crest in the Kelso Dunes.

San Bernardino, California

Kelso Dunes

The largest dune field in the Mojave offers a chance of hearing the 'singing sands.'
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San Bernardino, California

Mitla Cafe

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.
Wigwam Village #7

San Bernardino, California

Wigwam Village #7

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.
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San Bernardino, California

Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex

Where NASA's satellites and rovers phone home.
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Historical Glass Museum

Since 1985, this Victorian home has operated as a museum filled top to bottom with American-made glassware.
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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in San Bernardino

Unofficial McDonald's Museum

San Bernardino, California

Unofficial McDonald's Museum

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.

San Bernardino, California

Mitla Cafe

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.
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