- TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Oakhurst, California, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mariposa.
- From Children's Museum of the Sierra to Zip Yosemite, the Oakhurst area offers 57 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails, Ziplines and Theaters.
- Oakhurst, previously known as Fresno Flats, is located in Madera County, California just 14 miles south of Yosemite National Park. The census-designated place is home to just under 3,000 residents and is settled on an area of 6 square miles. The area finds home in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, making for a varied terrain and outdoor adventure.
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Cafe menu includes avocado-and-jack-cheese breakfast burritos, veggie wraps, and bagels with honey, cinnamon, and cream cheese
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Children's Museum of the Sierra offers children the opportunity to explore and create through hands-on activities. Patrons can view a wide range of exhibits and visit the gift shop. The 4000 square foot museum is open year round.
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The Zip Yosemite facility offers 4 different zipline courses as well as a suspension bridge and rappel lower station. In addition, they also have tours that take visitors from treetop to treetop at heights that are roughly 100 feet off the ground.
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Showing a mixing of the latest blockbuster hits and classic movies, Met Cimena is a members only theater that serves the local community. The theater has a special plan where visitors can see unlimited movies by purchasing a monthly plan.
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Met Cinema is a movie theater that also serves popcorn, food, and beverages to moviegoers. The cinema features subscription-based ticket sales, restrooms, large auditoriums, and day passes for those who don't have subscriptions.
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While venturing through Nelder Grove, hikers will get to enjoy rocks, historical items and many different plant species. The area is renowned for its Giant Sequoias that tower hundreds of feet in the air.
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The Yosemite Visitors Center is an information center that provides guidance and advice to those visiting the area. The center offers a wealth of information about local attractions, and also serves food and drinks.
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A historic village and park area, Fresno Flats Historical Park recreates 19th Century life in the Central California mountains. It features reconstructed homes from the era, a variety of period-accurate buildings, and a costumed staff of reenactors.
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Scenic Route Highway 49 stretches between Oakhurst and Mariposa, and offers an array of scenic vistas for travelers to enjoy. The route passes through gold mining country, and has historic significance.
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The Golden Chain Theatre offers a wide range of historical plays, dramas and musicals throughout the year. They pride themselves on incorporating the audience as part of all of the shows they put on.
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In business since 1991, Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides leads customizable individual and group tours of the Yosemite and High Sierra areas. The outfitter offers an array of outdoor and climbing gear, as well.