“There is no movie theater in Pioneertown, but there is also nothing like this historic town founded in 1946 by a group of Hollywood cowboys and personalities as “a permanent 1880s town for filming western movies,” according to a plaque erected in 2004 to commemorate the town.
Located about 40 minutes northwest of Palm Springs, Pioneertown is a time capsule town featuring a bowling alley that celebrated its 75th anniversary this year. It’s become a popular tourist stop over the years and even a place to put down roots…”
Pioneertown Film Fest Has Historic, Western-Themed Town as Backdro
