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Tour Itineraries
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The Town of Mammoth Lakes boasts quaint shops; gourmet restaurants and an easy atmosphere that helps the weary traveler escape to their unforgettable holiday. We’re Mammoth, both in size and experience and California at its purest and finest state. Recent improvements include a new pedestrian village nestled in the heart of Mammoth Lakes with boutique shopping, nightclubs, restaurants, lodging and a new gondola.
Cuisine: Over 60 restaurants & bars
Satisfy your cravings for comfort food after a day of play. More than 50 restaurants offer a wide range of inventive, traditional and ethnic dining choices. Live music, from rock and reggae to folk, jazz and blues, is featured at pubs and dining establishments throughout the village. Families can choose from three movie theatres and a video arcade.
Shopping:
Artisans showcase their talents at arts and crafts festivals throughout the year, and local galleries exhibit fine art, photography, stoneware, weaving and Native American treasures. Outdoor gear, trendy apparel, jewelry, gifts and souvenirs are popular shopping choices in this sunny mountain resort. You’ll also find favorite, well-known outlet stores, The Village at Mammoth and locally owned shops on Main Street and Old Mammoth Road.
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Journey along Highway 395 with the Paiute Indians as they share legends of long ago. Listen as the era of prospectors, mining camps and mule teams comes to life, and go back in time to discover how a Slim Princes forund her way into the Eastern Sierra.
This facinating 395 Roadside Heritage CD is now available on request from info@VisitMammoth.com. |
Yosemite National Park:
Tioga Pass and Yosemite: – Full Day Take U.S. 395 north from Mammoth Lakes about 30 miles to Hwy. 120 West. Wind your way up Lee Vining Canyon to Tioga Pass (10,000 ft.). This is the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park. Entrance fee required. A point of interest, located at the Mobile Gas Station, right off of U.S. 395 on Hwy 120 is the Whoa Nellie Deli. An unlikely setting for delicious cuisine overlooking beautiful Mono Lake.
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Bodie Ghost Town & June Lake Loop: - Full Day
| Bodie State Historic Park: Located 60 miles north of Mammoth Lakes on U.S. 395 turn right on Hwy 270, a partially paved, well maintained road 13 miles to the Bodie entrance. Admission fee required per car. Take a self-guided walking tour through the streets of the authentic ghost town. The Bodie Museum offers exhibits of memorabilia from the rowdy gold mining boomtown, which boasted a population of over 10,000 people in the 1880’s. |
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Mono Lake: Just 20 miles south of Bodie, on U.S. 395 in the town of Lee Vining. Stop by the Mono Lake Visitor Center for information about this unique, ancient inland salty sea. Mono Lake is known for the millions of migrating birds and delicate tufa towers.
June Lake Loop: The scenic loop begins 10 miles south of Mono Lake, off of U.S. 395. The drive is approximately 15 miles of dramatic Sierra peaks in a picturesque lakes basin. The road rejoins U.S. 395 as you head back to Mammoth Lakes.
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Attractions in the Town of Mammoth Lakes: - Full Day
Mammoth Lakes Basin: A beautiful alpine setting to explore with 5 lakes just 3 miles, ten minutes drive time, from downtown Mammoth Lakes. Total driving tour will take 30 to 45 minutes.
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Mammoth Ski Museum: Home to one of the largest single collections of skiing art, literature and heritage in the world. For more information call 760-934-6592 mammothskimuseum.org |
Mammoth Visitor Center/ Ranger Station: Located on Hwy 203. Learn about the sightseeing points of interest and natural history of the area through brochures, books and speaking first hand to the Forest Service rangers. For more information call 760-924-5500.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Area: - Half to Full Day
There is a mandatory shuttle and fee required. For more information call Mammoth Visitor Center / Ranger Station. 760-924-5500.
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Devils Postpile: View unique six-sided rock formations. Columns of basalt formed 100,000 years ago. 18 miles from the downtown Mammoth Lakes, about 40 minutes drive. An easy half-mile hike from the Devils Postpile trailhead to view the Postpile. |
Rainbow Falls: The San Joaquin River tumbles over an abrupt 101-foot drop, sending rainbows of color into the mist. 3 miles past Devils Postpile to the Rainbow Falls trailhead. 1½-mile moderate hike from the Rainbow Falls trailhead to view the falls.
Reds Meadow Pack Station: BBQ, live entertainment and wagon rides under the stars in the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area. 1 mile past Rainbow Falls trailhead. 1 hour drive from downtown Mammoth Lakes. For more information call Reds Meadow Pack Station 760-934-2345 or go to
redsmeadow.com
Mammoth Mountain Area – Half Day
Scenic gondola rides and Spectacular panoramic views from 11,053-foot summit of Mammoth Mountain. 15-minute gondola ride from the Adventure Center at the base of the mountain. Fee required. 5 miles from downtown Mammoth Lakes, 20 minute drive time. For more information call Mammoth Mtn. Ski Area at 760-934-2571 or go to mammothmountain.com
Minaret Vista: Panoramic view of the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas. 5½ miles from downtown Mammoth Lakes. 30 minute drive time.
Earthquake Fault: This sizable fissure was formed when the Inyo Craters erupted centuries ago. Located off of Minaret Road on the way to Mammoth Mtn. Ski Area. 2 miles from downtown Mammoth Lakes, 10 minute drive time.
Southern Mono County – Half Day
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Hot Creek Geologic Site: Hot Creek, a phenomenon of live hot springs and fumaroles, is a colorful display of geothermal action. Located about 10 miles south of Mammoth Lakes off of U.S. 395. Take Airport Road (east) past the airport turnoff. You will pass the Fish Hatchery and continue on a partially paved road about 3 miles to the parking area for Hot Creek. ½ mile easy hike down to Hot Creek. |
Hot Creek Fish Hatchery: The warm springs of Hot Creek provide ideal temperatures for incubation of trout eggs. The Fish Hatchery opens from 8 am to 4 am in the spring and summer. Available for interpretive tours by prior appointment. For more information call the Dept. of Fish and Game at 760-934-2664. Located about 7 miles south of Mammoth Lakes off of U. S. 395. See directions to Hot Creek Geologic Site.
Convict Lake: The site of the 1871 gun battle between escaped convicts and a sheriff’s posse. Rugged mountain scenery with sheer cliffs and a natural alpine lake, the oldest rocks in the Sierra Nevada range are found here. 10 miles south of Mammoth Lakes off of U.S. 395 turn west on Convict Lake Road. Convict Lake Resort
Crowley Lake: A man-made lake formed in 1940 as part of Los Angeles aqueduct system. It’s popular with anglers and for water sports. 13 miles south of Mammoth Lakes.
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A rugged country of enchanting beauty, California's Eastern Sierra encompasses more dramatic mountain and desert scenery than any other region in North America.
Enhance your visit to this remarkable area by exploring its informative visitor centers and museums. Not only will you further appreciate its diverse natural history, you'll discover a fascinating human past, including its Paiute-Shoshone heritage, gold-mining heyday and pioneer ranching period.
The Eastern Sierra Cultural & Heritage Alliance has produced this
brochure which details the many visitor centers and points
of interest along Highway 395 between Bridgeport and
Ridgecrest.
To receive your free copy please request one here.
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Points of interest to the south:
Mount Whitney: South on HW 395 stands Mount Whitney, at 14,495 feet it is the highest point in the contigious United States. Located near the town of Lone Pine, approximately 105 miles sount of Mammoth Lakes.
Death Valley National Monument: Badwater, 283 feet below sea level’ is the lowest point in North America and it’s only 80 aerial miles from Mt. Whitney. 214 miles southeast of Mammoth Lakes.
Manzanar:Internment camp during WWII for U.S. residents of Japanese descent . Discover the rich history in the Owens Valley. 95 miles south of Mammoth Lakes.
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