Victorville: Route 66, Mojave Riverwalk and Family Experiences

Victorville combines the history of Route 66 with nature experiences, museums, events and opportunities for active days. Those planning a trip with children can accommodate different interests with a choice of exhibitions, walks, bike rides, festivals and a visit to the golf club. This is why, when choosing a vacation rental, it is worth first considering which experiences should shape your stay.

Route 66 and Old Town Victorville

The California Route 66 Museum presents U.S. Highway 66 through historical and contemporary exhibitions. As an interactive museum, it offers more than 4,500 square feet of exhibition space as well as photo opportunities for visitors. This makes it a specific point of interest for anyone who wants to explore Route 66 history not only through roadside scenery but also through exhibitions.

Old Town Victorville is also closely connected with this historic transportation route: sections of Seventh Street and D Street became part of U.S. Route 66. Historically, Old Town Victorville included shops, diners and facilities for road traffic. The community from which Old Town Victorville emerged developed around the original train station. For trip planning, this creates a cultural focus that can be complemented by nature and event offerings.

The Route 66 100th Anniversary Car Show & Block Party includes classic cars, food vendors, live music and family activities. The event is scheduled for Old Town Victorville on 7th Street between C Street and Forrest Avenue. Anyone wishing to include this program should also take the specific event date into account.

Mojave Riverwalk and Mojave Narrows Regional Park

The Victorville Mojave Riverwalk offers the opportunity to take a walk in nature. At the same time, the Mojave Riverwalk is a one-way, 3.9-mile bike and pedestrian path. It begins at Fish Hatchery Road near Victor Valley College and leads into Mojave Narrows Regional Park.

Year-round fishing is possible at Pelican and Horseshoe Lakes in Mojave Narrows Regional Park. In Victorville, you can therefore choose between a cultural program centered around Route 66 and time spent outdoors. Green Tree Golf Club offers another option: it is a public par-72 golf course in the High Desert.

Museums, Firefighting History and Events

The Victorville Fire Museum is located at 15620 8th Street in Victorville. The history of the Victorville Fire Department dates back to 1926, when the Victorville County Fire Protection District was founded. The Victorville Fire Department began in 1926 as a fully volunteer fire department with one fire station. A free public program with vehicle exhibits, skills demonstrations and museum tours was scheduled at the Victorville Fire Museum for August 8. These details make the museum an interesting destination for visitors who want to learn about local history through specific institutions.

The Green Tree Golf Course also has its own history: it was designed by William F. Bell, ASGCA, and opened in October 1963. Together with the museum, the Riverwalk and the Route 66 exhibitions, this creates a varied picture of Victorville, presenting historical themes and different daily activities side by side.

Trip Planning with Events and Vacation Rentals

Victorville's Fall Festival offers live entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, children's attractions and a free Kids Zone. Victorville's Veterans Day parade and ceremony take place annually in Old Town Victorville. The parade begins at the intersection of 7th Street and Tracy; the ceremony then takes place at 7th Street and Forrest Avenue. When searching for a vacation rental, you can take such time-specific events into account, along with your preferred mix of museums, nature, bike paths, fishing or golf. For each event, check the date and venue and plan the remaining destinations as separate itinerary items.

More Destinations for Your Trip Planning

If you would like to compare Victorville with other destinations, you can also include Chino Hills, Fontana, Running Springs, Hesperia, Fort Irwin, Parker Dam, Big Bear Lake and Needles in your further research.

For the broader travel overview: San Bernardino.