MARIPOSA TIPS

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After you've experienced the beauty of the National Park, we invite you to explore the unique activities around the charming gold rush town of Mariposa.

Here are a few of our favorites:

WATER SPORTS

Boating: Visit Bass Lake near Oakhurst for boat rental on a beautiful lake, and finish with a snack and drink at the marina's scenic waterfront bar
Swimming: The Merced River in the Briceburg area has many great summertime swimming holes
Fishing: Check out the best spots for fishing and fly fishing.

TASTINGS

Beer: We love the wide variety of tasty brews at 1850 Brewery
Wine: Check out the in-town vibes of the Casto Oaks tasting room, 1 mile away
Cider: Take a short country drive to sample the tasty offerings at Sierra Cider. Enjoy their petting zoo, tours, and beautiful orchard views

FAMILY

Hike: Nearby Stockton Reservoir offers a scenic family-friendly hike
Museum: Entertain the little ones at Mariposa's museums devoted to History or Mining
Diner: Kids (and adult kids too) will enjoy the relaxed dining ambience at local favorite Happy Burger
Waterpark: Visit Lake McSwain in the summer for North America's largest floating inflatable waterpark

ADRENALINE

Rafting: Run the wild Merced river with OARS or Zephyr
Skydive: Get a bird's eye view of the Sierra Nevadas and Yosemite with Skydive Yosemite.

DINING & BARS

Breakfast: Grab a treat from High Country Health Foods on your way into YNP
Lunch: Swing by the giant outdoor patio at the Grove House for their ever-changing menu of well-crafted comfort foods
Dinner: We like the delicious options at 1850 and Savoury's
Bars: Can't beat The Alley's back patio, the Grove House's kid & dog-friendly patio, or the dollar-bill-ceiling and late-night ambience at the Hideout

OTHER FUN

Hiking: A beautiful spring or winter hike is Hite's Cove, which follows a scenic section of the Merced River.
Live Music: Hands down, the Grove House wins the award for best acts.
Yoga: If you can't make our on-site summertime Saturday classes, check out Yogasemite, especially their guided yoga and meditation classes inside the national park.
Climbing Museum: Learn about the history and evolution of climbing by exploring the photography, artifacts, and hardware at the Yosemite Climbing Museum.
Shopping: There's some fun window shopping to be had in town. We like the rocks, gems, and gifts at Yosemite Gifts
Hornitos: This local "almost ghost town" makes for an easy drive for history buffs