Both the opera house and the hotel were constructed in the 1920s by the Pacific Borax Mining company, who built the town to accommodate its mine workers. Not only does it have a haunted reputation, but it has a fascinating history as a beacon of artistic freedom and spirit. In fact, the only thing going in Death Valley Junction today is the white-washed, sun-baked, and reportedly haunted Amargosa Opera House and Hotel, which was featured as a location in David Lynch’s Lost Highway and whose guest list has included the likes of Ray Bradbury, Red Skelton and magician Criss Angel. The Amargosa, whose name stems from the spanish word for “bitter” (amargo), is located in a town called Death Valley Junction – Population: less than 20, Restaurants: 0, Gas stations: 0.

It is the Amargosa Opera House and Hotel, and it is listed as one of the top 10 haunted hotels in the country.

In the middle of Death Valley – one of the harshest and most extreme environments on earth – stands one of the most unusual hotels in America.

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