The World's Tallest Thermometer

Summary - this is one of the strange things that you only find in America and it was extremely good and fun to see. There is a gift shop next door and the visit was made all the better by Billy who works there and was more than happy to chat about life, the universe and everything! It is, quite simply, a huge thermometer just off the main freeway. It's in a small and interesting town and we got there after driving through the Mojave desert. There is a quite large gift shop right next door which has lots of quirky interesting gifts. However the highlight was Billy who works there and was more than happy to chat about politics, people, the town, the thermometer and just about everything else! This made the visit very enjoyable. If you're in the area then please go and visit. You won't be disappointed.

Baker California is a super Quirky blip on the map. Here stands the world's largest thermometer and the UFO Hotel and Alien Jerky Shop. Definitely with the pull off as you trek to or from Las Vegas. You could even find You Tubes one and only #Wonderhussy out there.

What a hot stop in Baker, California! We pulled over to see the World's Tallest Thermometer, and it's even more epic in person. This towering landmark isn't just for show; it commemorates the scorching 134°F record from nearby Death Valley. Phew, it felt almost that hot today, hitting 107°F! We hit the jackpot meeting Billy, who was an absolute gem! He gave us the lowdown on the thermometer's impressive stats (it's huge and heavy!) and even snapped a perfect pic of us. What a legend! Beyond the awesome photo op, this stop has it all. Clean toilets were a lifesaver, and we snagged some cool t-shirts and a much-needed beer cooler from the gift shop. Plus, a quick game of checkers made for a fun, relaxed break. Definitely a super stop on our California adventure!

It’s tall, seems to be accurate! The first time I stopped, the man behind the counter was very friendly and took the temperature of the frying pan outside and it was only 126° not hot enough to cook an egg. Stopped by a few days later on my way back from San Diego and someone else was working and she was not very friendly. What may be my perspective of friendliness changed after being San Diego because everyone there is super recovery and friendly. Either way the giant thermometer is worth a stop if you like to see the world‘s largest things and get a souvenir. The variety of T-shirts is impressive. But if you don’t care for a souvenir, you can easily see it as you drive past it on the highway.

Interesting place to stop and look at the thermometer. Best viewed from a distance. You can't read the temperature from close up. There is a cool Alien type restaurant over the road too.

Pure Americana roadside attraction. Must see for Route 66 and other fans of a bygone age. Several other nearby attractions as well. DQ, Tesla chargers, and UFOs!

Take a picture, grab a souvenir, and make a quick restroom stop. They offer sodas, water, coffee, and tea for purchase. The kids were fascinated by the different currencies from around the world on display. The staff was super nice and friendly.

Gentleman behind the counter was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Just little disappointed that the thermometer had to be replaced and is now just digital.