I recently stopped by the World's Tallest Thermometer on my way to Las Vegas and it turned out to be a quick fun and memorable roadside attraction during a desert drive. You can spot it from far away along the highway, and seeing it up close is actually pretty impressive as you have to tilt your head way back. My friends told me this was a site to visit as this thermometer stands over 100 feet tall! There's easy parking, and it's a convenient stop to stretch your legs, take photos, and rest a bit. Deinitely work a quick stop. read more

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Just passing through on the freeway, heading to Vegas. We didn't stop by. Looks like a cool spot. Maybe will stop on our way back. Very cool to see tho read more

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It's sooooooooooooooooooo TALL! What a fun stop on the way to Vegas! It doesn't take long to see it. You can see if from the freeway, if you don't want to exit and pull over. Getting right up next to it though, was really awesome. You see how big it is and it's so high up! I thought about trying to take a selfie with the thermometer, but it's just so big that you can't get the whole thing in the photo with you lol Love that this is a fun and free, quick stop in Baker. I hope they build this area up and make it nicer. I feel like there's some money that could be made. Maybe add a nice hotel and some nice restaurants? View the thermometer from your high-rise hotel, maybe? lol Zip line around the world's tallest thermometer? I don't know lol Just throwing out some ideas haha read more

Located in Baker Ca across from Alien Jerky. Worth the stop check it out they have a store there and of course the Worlds largest thermometer along with a little history tidbits read more

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Damn that's tall Halfway between LA and LV is this spot. It is literally in the middle of nowhere. It's tucked between an abandoned Hawaiian theme motel and the alien abduction jerky place. Plus there's a gas station with restrooms down the road. I guess it's accurate. I compared the reading to the car thermometer and they were only off by one degree. Overall four stars. It's worth the stopover for a few mins. M read more

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You can spot this bad boy coming down I-15 -- no way you can miss it! I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to add this stop to your itinerary, but if it's in route -- MAKE THE STOP. Snap a photo. Visit the gift shop. Then keep on truckin' to your next stop. The temp seemed slight off and didn't look super cool since there was minimal red on the thermometer as it was only in the 60s, but I can tell you I do NOT want to be here to see it hit triple digits lol The gift shop is underwhelming and will take you a few mins to look through. Lots of branded clothing, outdated ornaments, a souvenir penny machine, postcards, cold drinks and a few snack options. They have fairly clean bathrooms so you can always use it as your bathroom stop. Nothing to write home about. Should only take about 5 mins. Only recommending if it's in route on your roadtrip/destination. read more

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Yupppp It's hot in here! Kinda cool to see such a big thermometer! On the same strip there are restaurants, gas stations, market and alien jerky read more

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The Termometer is a great stopping point on the way to Las Vegas . There are plenty of gas stations and restaurants in the area also. read more

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158/2024 Always an experience to look at this tallest thermometer!!! It's still 2 digits thank goodness! This steel electric sign landmark is about 134 feet high and visible from the I-15 FRWY. read more

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There's a signpost up ahead your next stop... The Twilight Zone ( In my head from my youth) but as an adult ..Theres the big thermometer next stop... Las Vegas...Whoo Hoo! Always an emotional stimulant when I was younger making the drive to Las Vegas. May it last forever. Baker California's little slice of Americana. read more

This is literally just a quick stop to see the World's Tallest Thermometer. It was nice weather, so no three digit temperature! read more

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This is the world's tallest thermometer. It is located down the street from Alien Fresh Jerky. I don't think the reading on the thermometer is correct. It needs to get fixed. We did see a gift shop, but didn't go in. read more

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Bought some spicy taco flavored puff corn for a road snack traveling through. Upon opening it smelled like diesel fuel, and tasted like plastic, it was also stale! Looked at the date and it expired 2/23/25! Although the guy who sold it to us was super nice, I was unhappy with this purchase.... And it cost $10! read more

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While traveling from Las Vegas we stopped at the Worlds Talles Thermometer. Why, you may ask, and I have to say, why not. Its something differnt to see and take your souviner photos for your social media, lol Looked at the thermometr and it was tall. Lucky for us the temperature was not in the hundreds. Temp was in the 90's so it was bearable for a bit, because it felt hotter. At the bottom of the the worlds tallest thermometer there is a seating area for guest to enjoy the desert scenery, have a light snack or share a meal with family and friends. We had no meal to enjoy so we continued on our journey through the desert. There is also a small shop that has lots of information on display about the founders and owners of the worlds largest thermometer. Come in and learn the history of this quirky road site attraction. There a veriety of souviners to shooce from like t-shirts, magnets, cups, and cool childrens books. They have a penny smacher matchine for those who like collecting smashed pennies from their travels. yes, I had to gey one, lol. Remember to sing in their guest book before you leave. Visiters from all over the world have visited here and left their mark in one of their many guest books. Currenct from all over the world is also displayed on their walls and its cool to see where others are visiting from. read more

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pretty cool but nothing special lol it was a nice lil attraction whenever you're bored on the drive to vegas! the way it was up triple digits... scorching hot weather so pls turn up your AC ~ read more

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An interesting place to stop and explore the worlds tallest thermometer. we ended up buying souvenirs while waiting for the EV to charge. The gift shop is a great place to relax and stay out of the heat. read more

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This roadside attraction is one of those quirky things that makes up the backbone of America. I felt like I was with Chevy Chase in Vacation when I was looking at it. The attraction is exactly as advertised: a REALLY tall thermometer. At the border of Death Valley, that mercury goes pretty high in summer. read more

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I had no idea that the World's Tallest Thermometer was even a thing until my dad told me he wanted to see it, so here it's a trip that happened on the fly. I live in Las Vegas and my mom has never been to California before, so I decided to drive them to the first town with food and that's when I found myself both in Baker, and staring at this weird roadside attraction that was a solid 4 minutes of fun. The thermometer itself wasn't working but luckily the little gift shop was open and the women inside was very kind. The store itself has t-shorts, keychains, and my item of choice, the magnet. Once I found my magnet and took a single photo of the thermometer, I had no other reason to stay so I hit the road and will probably not think about this place until I drove to Los Angelas in a few months. Overall, it's just another one of those weird west coast road attractions that you see once and move on. It's a quick fun stop and it's honestly interesting enough to at least snap a photo of. read more

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I've probably driven by and seen this landmark hundreds of times, but I never really had a good appreciation of it - like it wasn't really a big deal, "Yeah, okay, world's tallest thermometer, moving on..." kinda mindset. But I guess as one gets older, the outlook changes as it has changed mine: there's some cool aspects to it! Most travelers coming from either side of the highway, I'm sure, compare its findings to their cars' readings (I know I do!) and find it's close if not spot on accurate. I still yet to come through and make a real stop and see it up close. Something to look forward to on the next Vegas run. read more

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On the way back from Death Valley, we had to stop in Baker! My husband was in Baker before, but no photos taken, no proof, right? I wanted to check out the Tallest Thermometer because... and it was December folks, so no crazy temps here! The place is easy to spot because of? Guess what? Tall thermometer? So you know where to go. Although the parking lot wasn't that well marked. Fun stop, took the photos, checked out the store and had a nice break on the road. Before you get on crazy 15! So pix we got! It did happen! read more

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Always wanted to take the kids here.... wish they would've fixed it up a lil better. There are plenty of improvement opportunities for this roadside attraction. Hoping they'll make some adjustments in the future. It was cool, but not as cool as we'd expected it to be. read more

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Yep, this is a thing. Basically the quintessential road trip stop. What's great is you can hit two birds with one stone because another kitschy stop is at this same exit - the Alien Jerky Store. If you're traveling from LA to Vegas, this is a fun little pit stop to break up the drive along the way. 134' tall and looks super old school. It gets the job done and does indeed tell you the temperature. It's a quick 5 minute stop, if that. They even have an overpriced gift shop - $15 for a magnet. Eek! A little bonus for electric car drivers - there is an EVgo charging station. read more

Pit stop in Baker, the gateway to Death Valley, even in the triple digit weather! So, just for kicks, a lot of people will check out this landmark to verify the outdoor temperature since it's the WORLD'S TALLEST THERMOMETER and easily noticeable and accessible, whether you're headed north or south on the I-15. There's an actual parking lot available and souvenir shop, so you can step out of your car to stretch your legs and check out the quirky facts and trinkets. The thermometer commemorates the record 134 deg Fahrenheit (57 deg C) recorded in nearby Death Valley on July 10, 1913! Yowza!! I think the hottest I've ever seen this is at 112 degrees. The last time I visited, it was 106 at nearly 9pm at night. {insert Hot Face emoji here} Stay hydrated!! Safe travels!! read more

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It's the world's tallest thermometer disguised for a gift shop. Roadside attractions may or may not be your thing. But it's a quirky thing that's ideal for the quick stop. I've past this thing about 40 times whether I'm going to Vegas, Death Valley, or LA. But stopping to see it this time made me wonder why hasn't anyone tried to top the height of this, seems pretty easy to do so. Other than that, you'll probably zip by this next time. It exists. read more

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Great free tourist attraction and just an hour and half outside of Las Vegas! It's best to park next to it and walk up since it's hard to stop right in front of it. read more

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This is a very special landmark on Interstate 15 at Death Valley. It is a very tall thermostat that stands out next to the freeway. The current temperature is displayed on top of the light bar. It is very nice to see some landmarks on the freeway to keep you awake! Lol! Also, it shows you the temperature outside of the car's air conditioning. It is very cool! read more

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You can see this thing from the interstate so no need to get off the exit and go up close unless you really want to see it closely lol read more

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Great place to take pictures at, especially at night because the worlds tallest thermometer lights up. This place has a souvenir store and they sell food. Don't miss this photo opportunity! read more

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This is a thermometer in Baker. It displays how hot it is. There's not much else to see. It's nice to get a picture of. This is probably the most interesting thing in town. It displays temperatures well into the triple digits. It can go up to over 120. The highest temperature ever recorded here was 134 in 1913. It was built in recognition of this achievement. The thing used to not work but now they have fixed it. It's located next to a convenience store. It has a few souvenirs if you're really into it. The Mad Greek is located across the street and has plenty of parking. read more

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Driving to or from Vegas on I-15, we always look for the World's Tallest Thermometer (are there other thermometers vying for the honor?) in Baker, NV. It was always the sign that said we were getting close to Vegas. Stopping in Baker have you a chance to stretch and grab something to eat or drink. It's always been there and I appreciate seeing that tall The thermometer is just that. A huge 134 foot thermometer that shows the super high temperatures of the town of Baker that is the self-proclaimed Gateway to Death Valley. The brainchild of someone names Herron who dreamed it up. It was built 134 feet as a tribute to the 134 degree Celsius highest temperature in Death Valley in 1913. In 2012, the Baker thermometer stopped working and was sold. Its owner blamed its shutdown on a bad economy and a thermometer-topping monthly electric bill. I leaned it costs about $40 grand per year to operate! The builder's daughter purchased the thermometer in 2014 and the builder's widow paid to repair the thermometer. Stopping by the World's Largest Thermometer is an interesting stop and fun for kids. It's free so it just costs a few minutes to stop by. **Spoiler Alert** It's not really a thermometer though, it's more an electric sign that just shows the temperature but I still think it's cool! read more

Okay...so this is a total tourist spot. Notice I didn't say trap. It isn't a trap. It is a welcome respite from the hot mojave desert and a must visit if you haven't been through before. South of Death Valley, North of Los Angeles, and West of Las Vegas, lies the little town of Baker, California. This thermometer has an interesting history, and I'm thankful people have stepped in to keep it going. If you have to deal with heat over 100 degrees on a regular basis, you might as well embrace it. They embrace it big time. The thermometer is visible from quite a distance away, and grows as you approach. There is a gift shop adjacent to the towering attraction that has all sorts of trinkets and treasures to entice you to spend your money. I was quite impressed with the children's section, and especially so with the desert-themed book collection. Clothing, hats, desert wear, mini thermometers, and a good assortment of snacks and beverages--this is also a one stop shop if you need a quick refreshment before heading on your way. Oh, and even though we visited right before they closed, the bathrooms were clean, and nobody made us feel rushed. We're glad we stopped! Don't forget to take a photo of the thermometer before you leave! read more

Stopped by the world's tallest thermometer on the way to Vegas, and it's a pretty cool roadside attraction. The towering structure is impressive, and the accompanying gift shop offers a variety of souvenirs and trinkets. The staff is friendly, making the visit even more enjoyable. If you're looking for an interesting pitstop, this is definitely worth checking out - a unique and memorable experience along the road to Vegas. read more

Very clean gift shop and bathrooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. Recommend stopping by when in Baker. Say hello to Billy at the gift shop read more

Mood - road side attractions Upon driving up to this mammoth of a thermometer that sits in Baker, you can visibly see the temps as your driving the 15 freeway either north or south. The thermometer was originally created by a company in Salt Lake City Utah for the owner of Bun Boy at the time, in 1991. The thermometer stands 134 ft after the record temps in Death Valley, July of 1913. The property was sold, new owners occupied the site, but the power bill was over 8k a month, due to the poor economy they could not afford to have the thermometer remain on. In September 2012 it had to be shut down. The property was sold again and there was a re- lighting ceremony that occurred July 10, 2014. Fun fact- when the original thermometer was built, due to the 70mph winds it snapped in half and needed to be rebuilt- 2 years later the light bulbs popped out due to more tempestuous weather. Would def recommend- it is free to check out, and just something neat to see right off the Hwy. Location Baker Blvd/ Kelbaker Rd- Baker, ample parking read more

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We love stopping by here to see the world's biggest thermometer! Great place to take a picture with your friends or family... it's also a Pokémon and Ingress stop so for a gamer like me its extra awesome! Pretty cool landmark! Stopped on a COLD day! Never seen this below 90°F! read more

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Well I guess this is a must see. Past here many many times through the years. It was sad to see it not operational during one period of time. But it's now up and running well. It's a desert staple which you will pass on the way to or back from Vegas. Many stop and take pics but you can take great pics from the freeway. They market is as the worlds tallest thermometer. So seeing this, will knock going to see the worlds tallest thermometer off your bucket list. It's lights up the temp throughout the day and can be seen for miles at night marking the Baker exit. I'm looking forward to seeing you for many years to come as a beacon marking the path to Vegas. BTW: The alien jerkey is also located in Baker near the thermometer. read more

The World's Tallest Thermometer (134-feet tall) is a landmark in Baker, California. It is a steel electric sign that commemorates the weather record of 134 °F recorded in nearby Death Valley on July 10, 1913. It was built in 1991 by the Young Electric Sign Company for Willis Herron, business owner of the adjacent Bun Boy restaurant. There is a small gift shop at this tourist attraction. Only a couple minutes needed to check this site out. read more

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The drive from the L.A. area to Vegas... oh. my. gawd. Finally, if you're like me, you've never been happier to see this damn thermometer. You're that much closer to Vegas! Or whatever podunk town your in-laws live in (that's me). Driving by on the I-15, you can't miss it. It's usually hotter than the devil so you'll see the electric sign soar in temperatures in Fahrenheit. So take that obligatory selfie with it. Or gather up the van of crazy kids or SUV of weird ass friends for a forgettable photo op. We've see you out there... either going super slow in the fast lane or swerving in slow one. read more

Today is the 4th of July, also known as Independence Day... Let's recognize an accomplishment of one of our US Citizens, Willis Herron. He had a dream and made it a reality for $700,000 in 1991. On July 10, 1913, there was a record high of 134 degrees in the nearby Death Valley. That's why the thermometer is 134 feet tall. The thermometer has been sold several times and at one point, it wasn't working because the electricity was $8000 per month! One year, strong winds broke it in half and another year, the light bulbs popped out! Thanks to Sathy and Joce, I was able to visit this Landmark in June 2017. We were driving from Vegas to LA. On that day, the temperature was 118 degrees... oh, wow! It was HOT! However, I did manage to get out of the car and snap a couple of photos... This is a cool tourist attraction if you are driving between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Just look for the signs for the town of Baker, California. It's off of the main I-15 freeway, across the street from Alien Fresh Jerkey store. Happy birthday, America! You're HOT! read more

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Yelp 100 Challenge 2017 - # 43/100 I'm just so glad to see it back in its glory, towering at 134 feet, The World's Tallest Thermometer has been turned on again in July 2014 after it was shut off for 2 years due to high electric bills. Now I know why everything here is more expensive than anywhere else. It's to pay for the thermometer's upkeep. Used to be an eyesore when it was just standing there lightless and lifeless, still it was a welcome sight signifying a significant length of ground covered whether driving to or back from Las Vegas. read more

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