The Atlas Obscura Guide To Landers

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Landers, California

Updated December 5, 2017

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Unusual Attractions in Landers

The Integratron by day.

Landers, California

The Integratron

Experience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber.

The aptly named Giant Rock.

Landers, California

Giant Rock

A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.

You can't miss it.

Landers, California

The Dream Wanderer

Mediums from a psychic utopian community lead a trippy VR journey on a parked desert bus.

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A close-up aerial view.

Yucca Mesa, California

Rhythms of Life

An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.

6 miles from Landers

Yes, you can make art from an abandoned toilet.

Joshua Tree, California

The Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

7 miles from Landers

This way to the Caravansary of Joy.

Joshua Tree, California

Institute of Mentalphysics

Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."

9 miles from Landers

Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace.

Pioneertown, California

Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace

A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.

9 miles from Landers

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