Other than the vast National Park there are other things in the area that are definitely worth visiting: Places and Events To Visit: Noah Purifoy - Two and a half acres of incredible assemblage installations http://ludb.clui.org/ex/i/CA3331/ The Integratron - An acoustically perfect dome sound chamber offering sound baths most every weekend. http://integratron.com/Welcome.html The Morongo Basin Open Art Studios - The event usually begins at the end of October and lasts for two weekends. The studios are just as interesting as the art. http://www.mbcac.org/ The Joshua Tree Music Festival - This takes place in May. http://www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com/ High Desert Test Sites - http://highdeserttestsites.com/ Stargazing Parties - http://www.andromedasociety.org/ Mojave National Preserve/ Amboy Crater - http://www.nps.gov/moja/index.htm The Joshua Tree Retreat Center - http://www.mentalphysics.net/ The Bhakti Fest - http://www.bhaktifest.com/ Water Woman Festival - Eco Tour - Restaurants, Stores, Shops, Galleries To Visit: Restaurants: Crossroads Cafe - http://www.crossroadscafeandtavern.com/ Royal Siam Thai Food - http://findlocal.latimes.com/na/restaurants/restaurants/royal-siam-cuisine-thai-restaurant-joshua-tree-restaurant Teacakes Bakery - http://www.yelp.com/biz/teacakes-bakery-joshua-tree Ricochet - http://www.ricochetjoshuatree.com/ Sam's Indian Food and Pizza Sisters Cafe Park Cafe Pappy and Harriets JT Saloon Galleries: True World Gallery Red Arrow Gallery Art Queen Gallery Shops: Route 62 Instant Karma Yoga Studio Mt. Fuji General Store |