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Census-designated place in California, United States
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Mariposa is in the Sierra Nevada region of California near Yosemite National Park.
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Learn about the California gold rush, mining and minerals in this museum. See gold formations, gold nuggets, minerals and gems.
Museum showcases the history of Mariposa County. It has several old buildings including a working blacksmith shop. Inside the museum are objects from Chinese immigrants who looked for gold and objects belonging to the Miwuk Indian Tribe. Also inside is a reproduction of a miner's cabin and a replica of the county courthouse.
Has a big menu with all day lunch and dinner, and breakfast till 11:30AM. Offers Wi-Fi, and vegan options.
Fine dining with steaks and a large wine selection.
Brewery and diner. Brewery specializes in beers with nature inspired tastes. Diner specializes in burgers.
Tucked away on a side street, this aptly named dive bar is where the locals come to drink. Every available surface indoors and then some is plastered with dollar bills, and there's a small patio as well. Cheap drinks, craft beers on tap, surprisingly tasty pizzas.
A wonderful alternative to the usual cookie-cutter brands, this tiny operation located up a flight of stairs dates to the 1850s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. All 6 rooms are decorated in kitschy Grandma-meets-boudoir style and the price includes a continental breakfast.
By train
The closest Amtrak station is in Merced where you can transfer to a YARTS bus.com. The bus trip from the Merced Amtrak Station to midtown Mariposa takes about 45 minutes.
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Walk. The commercial district about 10 blocks long and runs along Central Yosemite Highway, Route 140.
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