Calico Sands Town
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Welcome To The Valley
Calico Sands was founded on the ruins of the Dark Moon pack, a ghost town that was abandoned in the mid-1950s. The ghost town was acquired by the Valley of Fire Pack in the early 1960s, gifted to the pack by a business associate from Las Vegas. When the leaders of the Valley of Fire Pack accepted the ghost town they changed the name to Calico Sands Ghost Town.
The town only consists of pack members of the Valley of Fire Pack, no one else is permitted to build or live within the town limits. When the town was first being established a vote was taken and it was unanimously agreed upon that even as they modernized the town through the decades, it would always keep the aesthetic of the 50s. From the way they style their hair, to the clothes they wear, and the cars they drive - it is all the 50s.
Calico Sands Ghost Town started off as mainly a residential place for the pack to live. There was a 50s style diner, a gas station, grocery store (this is modernized with a vintage look), and a garage where classic cars were worked on. The town made their money by selling the classic cars they built to the casinos in Las Vegas to use as prizes for the slot machines, aka the one armed bandits. The cars that were purchased by the casinos were so popular with the tourists, and rarely won, that people started asking around the casinos where all the classic cars came from.
Calico Sands was mentioned and Dean, the Alpha of the pack and mayor of the town, started getting contacted by people not affiliated with the casinos about fixing up old cars, refurbishing their current cars, and purchasing flashy hot rods like they had in the casinos. With the demand for their services increasing every week, the garage was expanded so they could work on all the requests they got. They also started compiling and working on any classic car, truck, or motorcycle they could get their hands on. Thus, The Bitchin' Chariot was born. -
The Services
The Bitchin’ Chariot
Hours Of Operations: Monday- Friday: 8 am - 5 pm.
The Bitchin’ Chariot is the heart of the Valley. Original in its design, and stunning in its production, the Chariot has stood the test of time, always updating and changing. From custom orders, paint jobs, frame jobs and more, the mechanics of the establishment are never afraid to discuss and create something you may have only read about.
The Bitchin' Chariot Automalotive Garage was expanded in the late 1950s. The Showroom was constructed in early 1960s to start displaying the cars, trucks, and motorcycles (everything from a Ford model T to the vehicles of the day) on the floor. Flyers and advertisements started to go up in and around Las Vegas once Dean started getting inquiries about their classic cars. It invited the public to come visit Calico Sands to check out the classic cars, eat at the vintage diner, and take in the breathtaking views of the Painted Desert.
Automotives had always been a dominating topic in the Patrick household. Growing up, Dean's father was obsessed with cars and how they worked. Dean practically grew up with his father and uncles out in the garage as they bought cars, dismantled them to figure out how they worked, and then how to put them back together. When motorcycles became available for commercial use, his family starting buying those up too so they could dismantle them and teach themselves all about them. Then came trucks and so forth. Dean, and all his siblings, were all taught about cars. They could all take a car apart and put it back together again single handedly. Dean was the only one to take up the wrench and march into his future with it.
When he left home and went to form his own pack, the place he looked were automotive garages and factories where they built the cars. In no time he had found about a dozen grease monkeys who were willing to join his pack with the dream of them all going in together and creating the mecca for classic cars. Which is how the Valley of Fire Pack began: a group of mechanics got together in the middle of the desert and started fixing and building cars.
Show Room Floor
The Showroom started very simply. It started as a small display case of cars left over from the production for the casinos. Not every car made was sent to Vegas, nor was every car sent won. Sometimes, they were sent back as an update was needed, or another product was built. This left Dean wondering where to leave the finished cars, as there was only so many places within the town that they could be kept.
This led to the single car garage being expanded into something bigger, something more. The building was built further along, beginning to display more and more of these classic beauties. Some have been sold, while others are meant to be an eternal display. All of the cars here in the show room are kept cleaned, tuned and kept in perfect conditions, as at any time, one could request to buy one of these beauties. In the showroom, they are dedicated to preserving the timeless and classic beauty of vintage vehicles for present and future generations to enjoy. It is their goal to make these magnificent automobiles accessible to everyone and to celebrate their artistry by showcasing them. With each visit, you will contribute to our efforts to preserve the history of these incredible vehicles.
Rosie’s Diner
Hours of Operations:
Monday thru Thursday: 8 am- 10 pm
Friday thru Saturday: 8 am- 12 am
Sunday: 8 am- 10 pm
The Infamous.
The Classic.
The Redesigned.
Rosie’s Diner is here and ready to rock, with a beautiful classic setting of black and white checkered floors, spacious and comfortably beautiful booths, and art all dedicated to its era.
Before it was a simple car hop, it began as a simple place where the wolves could go and eat, hang out and cook together before turning it first into the car hop, it then grew into the diner when two commercials were originally filmed in the building, one for Sanka and another for Pepsi in the earlier days. However, the series of TV commercials that made the diner famous were for Bounty paper towels. They were filmed at the diner during the 1970s when it was known as the Farmland Diner. Clumsy patrons would knock over beverages, and “Rosie the Waitress” would clean up the mess using Bounty paper towels, pronouncing the product the "quicker picker-upper".
The success of these commercials brought a lot of attention to the small town, leading to the decision to rebuild the car hop into an actual diner. At first, it was small, only a collection of cars as the commercials were aired. Soon though, with the population of the town, Rosie’s expanded into a checkerboard floored, original milkshake serving diner, a popular places for dates, first kisses, and where lovers can be with each other over one of the mouthwatering burgers the professional chef behind the scenes will make.
The Original Commerical.
The Bird Dog Bar
Hours Of Operations:
Monday thru Thursday: 12 pm- 11pm
Friday thru Saturday: 12 pm- 3am
Sunday: 12 pm- 10pm
There are an abundance of excellent old-school bars to explore across Nevada, each offering guests the chance to step back in time and revel in the delights of our predecessors. The only problem? These places can sometimes be so detached from the contemporary world that they completely slip under the radar.
Not here!
Killer liquors, timeless style and classic decor characterise drinks here at The Bird Dog Bar. Often just called the Bird Dog, this cozy bar offers the replica of what it was like in the 1950’s, with not only the aesthetic bottles, but also the patrons and workers themselves. Classic, comfortable, affordable drinks, and the friendliest wait staff you have ever met! What you get here is the most perfect aesthetic and feel of what it was once like, with the background perfectly decorated, the bottles designed in their originality, and all the music that was once popular. A dive bar in the most wonderful sense of the word, entering the Bird Dog is like falling into a time capsule. The walls are coated with concert photos, newspaper clippings and reviews of the past. In a city where we seem to have little sentimental attachment to anything, the fact that the Bird Dog stands today is a testament to the power of music and the loyalty of its fans.
What’s New Pussycat
Hours of Operations:
Monday thru Friday: 8 am- 6pm
Saturday: 9 am -5 pm
Sunday: Closed
Woooah-oh-oh!
This is the place in town for style, beauty, and all the juicy gossip! Old pop bottles, photos of Elvis and antique hair product advertisements line the walls of What’s New Pussycat. The staff is dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience by offering an old fashion way of barbering. The team provides traditional haircuts, as well as contemporary and trendy styles specializing in a hot towel straight razor shave. Not only are they committed to providing each of their customers with the best haircut, styling service, colouring or shave, including Eucalyptus scented hot shaving cream, straight razor shave, and then a hot towel face wrap to finish it off, but all is done with the absolute highest levels of customer service.
For the ladies, the committed and competent team is here to help keep your hair, nails, skin, and body healthy and beautiful. In addition to their regular beauty services such as pedicures, manicures, and hair services we will continue to perfect our skills and keep educated on all the latest styles. Offered is a collaboration of independent stylists, estheticians and massage therapists combining efforts to accommodate the needs of all persons in search of a unique salon experience.
Each haircut begins with a complete consultation and hair analysis, followed by a magnificent shampoo and relaxing scalp massage. After your cut, be finished with a technical blow dry style and personal recommendations for at home hair care.
Whether you have an appointment or simply walking-in you will most definitely walk away with the ultimate barbering experience. Along with all of these services, you’ll experience more than a cut; you’ll enjoy a fun, relaxing and easy-going atmosphere, where you can be yourself, catching up on all the latest tips, tricks, gossips, laughter and fun of the day!
Hipster’s Hideaway
With an influx in people visiting the small town, there was now a need for a place for them to stay. The Hipster's Hideaway was constructed in the mid-1960s, starting as only a small few room motel, but as the town continued to expand, further construction was done until it became a luxurious, comfortable place that people wanted to spend time in. The pool area was added in the 1970s, and became an even further attraction to those already brought in by Rosie’s Diner. Striking the perfect balance of seclusion without solitude, the Hideaway allows guests to determine the tone of their stay, whether they’re looking to disappear for an intimate getaway or gather with the group and make new acquaintances.
Even as the 1950s faded into the 60’s and beyond, the same hospitality lives on, and its splendor embodies the tradition, hospitality, aesthetic genius, and harmony of life give way to the most wonderfully comfortable stay you could ever experience. Now standing at six stories high, the Hideaway offers comfort, joy, relaxation, and room service.
Room Service:
Food: The hotel spoils the guests with a southern comfort food experience with options ranging from chicken tenders and fries for the kiddies, to bone-in Tomahawk ribeye steaks, to decadent crème brûlée. All brought to your room and a dinner experience created for you by our staff.
Bottle Service: The hotel boasts mixologists trained by the best Las Vegas has to offer. Drinks can be prepared and served to you in your room, pool side, or in the swanky lounge. What better way to end your day than with a martini on the balcony?
The Passion Pit
Hours of Operations:
Sunday thru Wednesday - Open at dusk - only 1 movie
Thursday thru Saturday - Open at dusk - double feature
The Passion Pit was a nickname for drive-in movie theaters in the 50s. It was erected in the early 1970s as the town's popularity rose and guests needed activities to do.
For aesthetic purposes, each parking space has a classic 50s car parked in it. Each car can hold a maximum of four adults or two adults and four children. When tickets to the drive-in movie are purchased, guests are asked to pick a car to enjoy the movie in. Each car's license plate indicates it's number 1 - 80.
Each car is wired directly to an electrical system that powers the radio so guests can enjoy the movie(s) without having to turn on the cars. There is also an intercom system for guests to order snacks and drinks to be delivered by our car hops on quad rollerskates.
Echo Bowl
Hours Of Operations:
Monday through Thursday: 10 am- 10 pm
Friday thru Saturday: 10 am - 1 am.
The bowling alley was the original "man cave." Gentleman gathered in bowling alleys as a place for them to relax and bond.
The oringinal building was constructed in 1927. It was not renovated until the mid-1970s when Calico Sands opened it's vintage bowling alley: Echo Bowl.
Leather couches allow the bowlers to relax and cheer their team mates on in comfort.
The second floor hosts a full bar to enjoy a celebratory drink after a few steller games of bowling or to wait for friends who are joining the party.
Flip Your Lid
Other Services
Gas Station
Threads.
For those who want to look the part.
Sock Hop Dance Hall
Early Childhood Education
Publix Supermarket
Post Office
Black Rose Tattoos
Urgent Care
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The Pack Only Spaces
The Pack House
Meeting Place of The Alpha, Beta, Lead Delta and and invited guests.
Dean’s Bedroom/Bathroom
Rayna’s Bedroom/Bathroom
Dean’s Office
Rayna’s Office
Residential
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