For even more ideas for things to do outside Yosemite, be sure to visit our list of 100 Things to Do in Mariposa County. This is just a small sampling of activities in the greater Mariposa County area. In historic Coulterville, the town feels as if you’re walking through the set of a wild west film, just as long as the wild west has modern cars on its roads. Can you imagine the hero/bandit, Joaquin Murietta, who some say provided the inspiration for Zorro here? Plus, it’s just a stone’s throw from Lake McClure. Hornitos is a gold nugget of a town where the past is still very much alive. The town of Mariposa is home to historic buildings, museums, wine tasting, locally-brewed beer and even a beautiful and easily accessible nature preserve, the Stockton Creek Preserve, with great hiking. Speaking of historic towns, Mariposa County is full of hidden gems like Mariposa, Coulterville and Hornitos where retail, dining and recreation are all in reach. Find Welcome & Refreshment in Rural TownsĮxplore Yosemite Mariposa County’s charming rural towns to shop for gifts, grab a bite to eat, and more. There you’ll find a rock climbing hub filled with images, gear and other memorabilia commemorating epic climbing stories every bit as enthralling as Alex Honnold’s Free Solo exploits. If you prefer more recent history, make a stop at the Yosemite Climbing Association Museum & Gallery close to downtown Mariposa. Once these stories of intrepid miners have come to life in your mind, be sure to stop by the California State Mining and Mineral Museum for a peek at the Fricot Nugget – a beautiful 13.8-pound piece of crystalline gold.
Take deeper dive into gold rush history and check out the Northern Mariposa County History Center in Coulterville or the Mariposa Museum & History Center in Mariposa.
Various options range from free lessons on gold panning to more extensive experiences for a fee. The quest for gold built many of the historic towns near Yosemite, and you can immerse yourself in the stories by simply wandering the streets of towns like Mariposa, Coulterville, or Hornitos.Įnrich your trip even further by planning some gold panning of your own. Imagine what life was like for the men and women hoping to strike it rich during California’s gold rush at the Mariposa County History Center.
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