- The list below includes 11 free or cheap things to do in or near Ridgecrest, California, including 11 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Aviation Museums.
- From Rademacher Hills Trail to Kern County Parks & Recreation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ridgecrest.
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A scenic hiking trail that stretches through desert terrain, Rademacher Hills Trail spans around eight and a half miles. The trail is also open for horseback riders and mountain bikers, and different segments have different levels of difficulty.
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Providing for an array of outdoor activities, Kern County Parks and Recreation manages numerous spaces and facilities. This includes several campgrounds as well as athletic fields, golf courses, fishing docks and picnic areas.
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Little Petroglyph Canyon is located in the Cosos Mountains. The canyon features an array of rock paintings that date back to before the time of Native American settlers in the area.
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At China Lake Naval Weapons Center, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
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The Coso Range Petroglyphs are located among the canyons of the Coso Range at the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station. The petroglyphs are works of rock art, and more than 6000 are available for visitors to see.
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Rainbow Basin Natural Area features multicolored rock formations, scenic canyons and desert wildlife like tortoises and birds. Visitors there can enjoy hiking, backpacking, photography, sightseeing, horseback riding and camping at their campground.
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The Maturango Museum celebrates the culture and natural history of the Mohave Desert, Death Valley and the famed Cosos Mountain petroglyphs. Exhibits include paleontological collections, early Californian artifacts and the Sylvia Winslow art gallery.
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China Lake Naval Weapons Center is the largest naval research area in the U.S. The center allows visitors to tour the area and view the aircraft and weaponry on site as well as offering limited tours to view the areas local petroglyphs.
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100 East Las Flores Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
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Maturango Museum of Indian Wells Valley features many revolving exhibits and permanent collections involving local geology and native history. They also have gardens and a gift shop, and host many educational and cultural events.
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The U.S. Naval Museum of Armament & Technology is a historical museum that features an AIM-9 Sidewinder, and AIM-54, and a Laser-Guided Bomb. The museum also displays weapons, missiles, and sidearms.
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Ridgecrest Cinemas is a movie theater that features both 2D and 3D movies for people of all ages. The theater offers discounted ticketing prices to seniors, children, and military personnel.