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Peggy Sue's 50s Diner
A retro 1950s-themed diner in Yermo off Interstate 15 between LA and Vegas, famous for its dinosaur garden and classic American road trip vibe.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Fort Irwin
California, United States · North America
About Fort Irwin
Fort Irwin sits on the route: 1 hours from Barstow, 44km from Peggy Sue's 50s Diner.
Fort Irwin is in California, United States, with about 8,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Barstow, about 51 km away.
Fort Irwin National Training Center (Fort Irwin NTC) is a major training area for the United States military in the Mojave Desert in northern San Bernardino County, California. Fort Irwin is at an average elevation of 2,454 feet (748 m). It is located 37 miles (60 km) northeast of Barstow, in the Calico Mountains.
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National Training Center is part of the US Army Combined Arms Command (CAC). The opposing force at the National Training Center is the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, the Blackhorse Cavalry, who are stationed at the base to provide an opposing force to units on a training rotation at Fort Irwin. In September 2017, a state-of-the-art hospital was opened that provides healthcare services to the Fort Irwin beneficiaries.
Fort Irwin works within the R-2502 Special Use Airspace Complex.
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Within an hour or so of Fort Irwin: Peggy Sue's 50s Diner (44 km), Bagdad Cafe (49 km).
Where is Fort Irwin?
Fort Irwin is in California, United States, about 51 km from Barstow.
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- Population
- 8,845
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.2627, -116.6847
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Fort Irwin
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Bagdad Cafe
The real-life cafe on Route 66 in Newberry Springs made famous by the 1987 cult film, a quirky desert oasis decorated with memorabilia from around the world.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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