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Lancaster, California: The Musical Road

As a TV ad stunt for Honda, a road was grooved to play the William Tell Overture when driven on at 50 mph. The "musical road" is now preserved as an attraction by the city of Lancaster.

Address:
Avenue G, Lancaster, CA
Directions:
Take Highway 14 north from Lancaster and exit at Avenue G. The Musical Road is located on Avenue G between 30th and 40th Streets West in the left lane.
Hours:
Always audible. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Admission:
Free.
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Musical Road.

Lancaster, California - Musical Road - Oddity Odysseys
Musical Road:

Southern California explorers Bethany and Drew play the Musical Road in Lancaster.

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The Musical Road

Still here and super cool! We did it three times. There is a small sign in the left lane showing where the music begins. Drive 55. It lasts for 30 seconds. We heard it best with the windows down about halfway.

[Courtney Perez, 01/09/2024]
The Musical Road

It was amusing, but it is off-key and sounds nothing like the intended music. We drove it twice because it was trippy to listen to. Google it for info about why the sound is messed up.

[Pjamz5, 12/24/2018]
Musical Road - Singing Road

Stay in the left lane and near the speed limit for the intended tune.

[Kirk Harwood, 02/24/2013]
Musical Road - Singing Road

We just drove over the road -- a sign alerts you to it one mile before, and another tells you what lane to drive in. My grouchy kids, tired of being in a car, thought it was fun.

[Hmr, 08/20/2012]

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