Joshua Tree - Cont...

Monthly exhibits highlight artists of the area and are highlighted in juried art shows. If you want a souvenir to remember your trip, the art is available for purchase, and the gift shop showcases some talented jewelry and wood craftspeople living in the area.

If you are looking for antiques, there are numerous places to stop and browse for everything from vinyls to vintage clothing. For example, even the 75yard crinoline popular in the 60s can be found in the stores scattered throughout the area.

If you are looking for spiritual material, you will want to stop at Rainbow Stew in Yucca Valley. A fascinating store with everything from beautiful clothing to hard-to-find spiritual books.

There are three restaurants in cities in the area that I enjoy for varied reasons:

Yucca Valley- Las Palmas Mexican – I highly recommend the restaurant if you are craving Mexican food. I am an aficionado of Chile Relleno; thus, I use any excuse to stop here.

Joshua Tree – Joshua Tree Saloon – My appreciation of this restaurant started when a friend introduced me to deep-fried pickles. This western-style restaurant serves up great barbecue with my favorite pulled pork sandwich.

Twentynine Palms – GRND SQRL - This is a funky restaurant with made-from-scratch food and aassortment of craft beers. From my experience, you cannot go wrong choosing from their daily and weekly specials.

Whether you choose a day trip or want to stay for a while, The Joshua Tree Gateway Communities havea plethora of activities to keep you intrigued. I suggest you head up there, take your time and explore this unique area that attracts over 3 million visitors yearly.

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