Air Force Flight Test Museum
Military aviation museum at Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA.
Attractions near Edwards AFB
Air Force Flight Test Museum is Edwards AFB’s place to visit
Visitors to Edwards AFB can choose from 5 museums, 2 parks & preserves and 2 state parks. We list one place to visit inside Edwards AFB and 12 within 40 miles. If you have a day, head to Hollywood Sign, 58 mi away.
Attractions nearby
92
within 60 miles
The big one
58 mi
Hollywood Sign
National park units
2
parks & monuments
Ski areas
3
Mountain High
Big draws
5
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Landmark · 58 mi southwest
Hollywood Sign
Sign reading "HOLLYWOOD" located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
The towns around it, and where to stay →
The map
Where to find them
The list reaches out to Mountain High, 39 mi away.
Orange: Edwards AFB. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors
Everything nearby
In Edwards AFB first, then the best known
In town there is one, and the list adds 91 more within 60 miles.
Hollywood Sign
Sign reading "HOLLYWOOD" located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
3Universal Studios Hollywood
Amusement park in Los Angeles, California, United States.
4Hollywood Bowl
Open-air theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
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8Griffith Park
Municipal park in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States.
9The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Library and art museum in San Marino, California.
10Warner Bros. Water Tower
Historic water tower on the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank, California; also the home of the Warner Siblings from "Animaniacs".
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Fonda Theatre
Music venue and former movie theater in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Theater and movie theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
Bronson Canyon
Former rock quarry in Los Angeles used as a location for movies and television shows.
Arroyo Seco
Seasonal watercourse in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.
Runyon Canyon Park
Park in California, United States of America, United States of America.
Red Rock Canyon State Park
California state park in Kern County featuring scenic desert cliffs, buttes, and spectacular rock formations.
Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation
Memorial to pioneers of aviation.
Glen Helen Amphitheater
65,000-capacity amphitheater located in the hills of Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino, California, United States.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Protected area in Southern California, USA.
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Arboretum, botanical garden, and historical site in Arcadia, California, United States.
Elysian Park
Park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.
Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
Park in California, United States of America.
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
United States National Monument in California.
Southwest Museum of the American Indian
Museum in Los Angeles, California.
César E. Chávez National Monument
U.S. National Monument in Keene, Kern County, California.
Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
Aviation museum in Palmdale, California, United States.
Hollywood Heritage Museum
Film museum in Hollywood, California, United States.
The Japanese Garden
Japanese garden located on the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant in Van Nuys, California, USA.
Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum
Railroad museum in Los Angeles, California.
Bolton Hall
Historic American Craftsman era stone building in Tujunga, Los Angeles County, California.
Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth County Park
Human settlement in Altadena, California, United States of America.
Pacific Asia Museum
University museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
Theater and movie theater in San Gabriel, California, United States.
Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park
State historic park in California, USA.
Benton Museum of Art
Art museum at Pomona College in Claremont, California.
Lanterman House
Historic house museum in La Cañada Flintridge, California.
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
Automotive museum in California, United States.
California State University Northridge Botanic Garden
Botanic garden in California, US.
Desert Garden Conservatory
Large botanical greenhouse in San Marino, California.
Naval Museum of Armament & Technology
Military museum in Ridgecrest, California.
Elephant Hill Open Space
Park in El Sereno, Los Angeles County, California.
The Hollywood Sculpture Garden
Sculpture garden in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
The places inside Edwards AFB lead. The rest are ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places come first and the local favorites follow.
Parks and trails in Edwards AFB → · Edwards AFB’s history →
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Hollywood Sign: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Studios Hollywood: 林振宇, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hollywood Bowl: Matthew Field, http://www.photography.mattfield.com, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Six Flags Magic Mountain: Alton, CC BY 3.0 · St. Francis Dam: Stearns, H.T. USGS, Public domain · Greek Theatre: User:Godfinger, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Griffith Park: Coolcaesar at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens: By Aaron Logan, CC BY 1.0 · Warner Bros. Water Tower: Chris Yarzab, CC BY 2.0 · Mount San Antonio: The original uploader was Tillman at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lake Piru: tomsaint11, CC BY 2.0 · Vasquez Rocks: Thomas from USA, CC BY 2.0 · Hollyhock House: Sfoskett, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pasadena Playhouse: Flickr user Canon in 2D, CC BY 2.0 · Chavez Ravine: User:Jengod, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Angeles National Forest: Geographer at en.wikipedia, CC BY 1.0 · Balls 8: NASA/Tony Landis, Public domain · Fonda Theatre: Gary Minnaert (Minnaert)), FAL · Hollywood Pantages Theatre: Blahmemucus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Los Angeles Zoo: The original uploader was Geographer at English Wikipedia., CC BY 1.0 · Bronson Canyon: Mark S. Cramer (Mscramer at English Wikipedia), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Norton Simon Museum: Tony Mariotti from Los Angeles, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Arroyo Seco: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Runyon Canyon Park: Downtowngal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Death: Arienne McCracken, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Martial Arts History Museum: NKreuzer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nethercutt Collection: Konrad Summers from Santa Clarita (Valencia) , California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Red Rock Canyon State Park: Jean trans h+, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Autry Museum of the American West: Cmiller2001, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation: Cbl62 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Trona Pinnacles: Doug Dolde at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Glen Helen Amphitheater: Alonzo, CC BY 2.0 · Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: Seanydelight, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Tejon: Yellowute at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: Thomas, CC BY 2.0 · Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden: Daderot (talk / contribs), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Burro Schmidt Tunnel: Kurtis2014, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Descanso Gardens: David Liu, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Crystal Lake Recreation Area: Magi Media at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Heritage Square Museum: Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park: PKM, CC BY-SA 3.0 · San Gabriel Mountains National Monument: Daniel Martin, CC BY 3.0 · Southwest Museum of the American Indian: Unknown, Public domain · Travel Town Museum: Lownen at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · César E. Chávez National Monument: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · RailGiants Train Museum: Morven, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Bunny Museum: Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Joe Davies Heritage Airpark: Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Barnsdall Art Park: Junkyardsparkle, CC0 · Hollywood Heritage Museum: Minnaert, Public domain · The Japanese Garden: Twinjalanugraha at English Wikipedia, Public domain · California Botanic Garden: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Neon Art: AndrewKeenanRichardson, CC0 · Valley Relics Museum: Caterpillar84, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bolton Hall: Doncram, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Western America Railroad Museum: Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth County Park: TheCatalyst31, CC0 · Huntington Desert Garden: Plane777 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Kidspace Children's Museum: Boothsift, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pacific Asia Museum: Minnaert, CC BY-SA 3.0 · San Gabriel Mission Playhouse: The original uploader was Lordkinbote at English Wikipedia. (Original text: Lor, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park: Junkyardsparkle, CC0 · Benton Museum of Art: Sdkb, CC BY-SA 4.0 · California Route 66 Museum: Sanfel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lanterman House: Cbl62, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pasadena Museum of History: Ultimate Bride Guide, CC BY 2.5 · Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum: Omar Bárcena, CC BY 2.0 · California State University Northridge Botanic Garden: Photographer, Public domain · Desert Garden Conservatory: Ahmiguel, CC BY 3.0 · Doctors House: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · ESMoA: Teamone Esmoa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Maturango Museum: Qfl247 (talk) (Transferred by Citypeek/Original uploaded by Qfl247), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Naval Museum of Armament & Technology: U.S. Navy photo by Geoffrey Patrick., Public domain · Vincent Lugo Park: Hickorypine, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Western Hotel: Rosi25, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brand Park: Mike Quach, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Elephant Hill Open Space: Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Finnish Folk Art Museum: Unknown authorUnknown author, CC BY-SA 4.0 · John R. Rodman Arboretum: Coolcaesar, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Know a spot visitors miss?Locals know the overlook without the crowds and the diner the tour buses skip.
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