General George S. Patton Memorial Museum
The General George S. Patton Memorial Museum, in Chiriaco Summit, California, is a museum erected in tribute to General George S. Patton on the site of the entrance of Camp Young, part of the Desert Training Center of World War II. Find it 15 mi northeast of North Shore. 1988 is when its story starts.
A museum, 15 mi northeast of North Shore
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 107–108°, and about 196 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Indio, 30 miles west. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from San Diego
San Diego is about 99 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 69–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1988
General George S. Patton Memorial Museum dates from 1988. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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General George S. Patton Memorial Museum
The General George S. Patton Memorial Museum, in Chiriaco Summit, California, is a museum erected in tribute to General George S. Patton on the site of the entrance of Camp Young, part of the Desert Training Center of World War II.
Exhibits include a large collection of tanks used in World War II and the Korean War, as well as memorabilia from Patton's life and career – especially in regard to his service at the Desert Training Center – and from soldiers who trained there. Development of the Colorado River Aqueduct and natural-science exhibits are also displayed. In addition, a 26-minute video is shown, detailing Patton's military service and the creation of the Desert Training Center.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1988
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.4K a year
Towns to stay in near General George S. Patton Memorial Museum
For a bed close by, look to Indio (42) and Coachella (4).
Indio
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
94,269 people
30 mi west of General George S. Patton Memorial Museum
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From General George S. Patton Memorial Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indio | 30 mi west | 45 min | 42 20 hotels · 12 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 9 RV parks | 94,269 | $458K | C+ |
| Coachella | 24 mi west | 35 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 45,411 | $368K | C |
| North Shore | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 1 1 campground | 3,515 | $204K | — |
| Oasis | 25 mi west | 40 min | 3 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,051 | $35K | — |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 28 mi west | 40 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,333 | $428K | — |
| Salton City | 29 mi southwest | 45 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 5,988 | $201K | — |
| Desert Shores | 26 mi southwest | 40 min | 1 1 motel | 801 | $179K | — |
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Quick answers on General George S. Patton Memorial Museum
What town is General George S. Patton Memorial Museum near?
North Shore, CA, about 15 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit General George S. Patton Memorial Museum?
January, February, March, November and December, with highs of 69–81°.
How far is General George S. Patton Memorial Museum from Riverside and San Diego?
About 98 miles west of Riverside and about 99 miles southwest of San Diego, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to General George S. Patton Memorial Museum?
Palm Springs (PSP), about 47 miles away.
Where should I stay near General George S. Patton Memorial Museum?
Indio (30 mi, 42 places to stay), Coachella (24 mi, 4 places to stay) and Oasis (25 mi, 3 places to stay).
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