7 Reasons Joshua Tree Is the Ultimate Desert Escape

Just a 15-minute drive from Joshua Tree is all it takes to travel back in time to the 1800s. Well, at least that's what it feels like when visiting Pioneertown. Originally built in 1946 as an Old West movie set, this community is a must see when visiting Joshua Tree.

Be sure to stay for dinner at Pappy and Harriet's Pioneer Palace, an amazing venue for live music and mouthwatering barbecue. Make reservations ahead of time, though, as space is limited.