Ludlow (California) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
ghost town in San Bernardino County, California, United States
About Ludlow (California)
With a population of 10 persons in 2000, Ludlow is a ghost town of two eras: first from the railroad, then from the Interstate highway system. Today there are a few traveler-oriented services, like many rural Interstate stops-along-the-way–gas stations, restaurants and a motel. For most tourists this is a waypoint along Interstate 40 or a turn onto historic Route 66. Route 66 branches off from I-40 onto (now) San Bernadino County Route 66, proceeds east through several ghost towns includingAmboy, and after70mi (110km)connects back up with Interstate 40 nearNeedles. The settlement dates from the 1870s. The town was founded in 1882 as a water stop for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. Ore was found in the nearby hills, leading to the town's boom. Several railway lines catered to the several
Top Attractions in Ludlow (California)
Explore the best things to see and do in Ludlow (California):
- ★Bagdad ghost town
- ★Klondike ghost town
- ★Pisgah Crater and Lavic Lake volcanic view
- ★Siberia ghost town
Where to Eat in Ludlow (California)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Dairy Queen
- 🍴Ludlow Cafe
Where to Stay in Ludlow (California)
- 🏨Ludlow Motel
Ludlow (California) Travel Guide Sections
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