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Furnace Creek
Furnace Creek is a very small oasis village at the eastern entrance to Death Valley. The community lies above a large, highly symmetric alluvial fan. With an elevation of 179 feet below sea level, Furnace Creek is the lowest census-designated place in the United States. Furnace Creek also has the lowest golf course in the world. The community also boasts the Furnace Creek Inn, a four-star hotel built in the 1920s. Most lodging is closed in the summer, when temperatures can exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit (52 degrees Celsius).
The main visitor center of Death Valley is also located here.
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