- Our list of the best things to do in Merced, California, features the top 31 nearby activities — including 11 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Merced, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Merced, CA , followed by 12 popular activities in nearby cities, including Turlock and Atwater
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At Mariposa County Visitor Center, visitors can receive maps and information brochures to help them navigate Yosemite Valley. The staff at the information desk give tips on the best locations for guests to visit based on their interests.
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5119 Jessie Street, Mariposa, CA 95338
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The historic Mariposa Museum & History Center is a museum with the goal of portraying the people and lifestyle of Mariposa County throughout history. The museum boasts the only '5-stamp Gold Ore Mill' in the state of California.
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Prospectors Brewing Company produces German American Blonde, India Pale Ale, Oaked and Smoked Stout, and American Wheat Beers. The location's bar and tap rooms are designed to harken back to old mining towns during the gold rush.
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With all the beer and wine made on the premises, Yosemite Ale Werks offers visitors a selection of alcoholic beverages to sample. The tasting bar often features live music from local entertainers.
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A small local theater with a quaint atmosphere, the Sixth Street Cinema shows a variety of films, including art house films, documentaries, foreign films, and independent films. The theater offers a variety of refreshment choices.
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Located in historic downtown Mariposa are the Ciera Wine Cellars. Located in a historic motel, the establishment offers wine tastings, such as there rose and other blends, in a casual, friendly setting.
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Producing over 1200 cases of wine per year, Casto Oaks Fine Wine & Art offers both wine tasting and art exhibits for its visitors to enjoy. The winery has a wine tasting room, barrel and bottling tours, and picnic areas.
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Built in 1858, the Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail is a 33 x 26 foot structure that was constructed from granite blocks. The two-story interior features graffiti on the walls scrawled by actual prisoners, authentic key sets and old furnishings.
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5005 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa, CA 95338
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California State Mining & Mineral Museum has a wide array of rocks and minerals, and contains an exhibit of a gold mineshaft dug into the museum. Throughout the year they feature special exhibits like gem shows and rare gold nuggets.
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The California State Mining and Mineral Museum is dedicated to educating guests on the rich state's mining history and the methods used to mine. There are numerous exhibits, including several hundred minerals and authentic gold nuggets.