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January 30, 2026

Death Valley landmark Scotty's Castle is reopening for limited tours

By JESSICA HILL
Associated Press

AP Photo/John Locher [enlarge]
The tours scheduled through March are already sold out. The proceeds will go toward completing the restoration, which will cost around $90 million.

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — Scotty's Castle, a 1920s vacation home for a millionaire couple and the domain of a famous con man, was a top attraction in Death Valley National Park before it closed from a flash flood. After 10 years of repairs, the landmark is offering limited tours.


 
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