I have driven past the turnoff for Manzanar over a dozen times. I have known about it since I was…read morein middle school but never went. My sister and I have been taking my nephew to significant sites of WW11 over the years starting with Pearl Harbor and Auschwitz. Being part Japanese, we felt this was an important stop. The grounds are very well maintained. The educational aspect of it is great. The rangers have taken great care to show an accurate representation of what "camp" life was like. The recreated rooms, shacks and monuments have been meticulously built. The rangers were great about sharing knowledge. The book store has some great books that are not available on Amazon. The parking is a breeze. The entrance is free. When entrance is free to somewhere like this I like to support by donating or buying items that help support the cause. I bought my nephew and I each a book and a couple other little things. I also really like that they participate in the Junior Ranger Program. It was a great way for not just my nephew but myself to learn too. It was a great family activity. I highly recommend visiting. It can be a little emotionally draining but it is an important part of American History that we cannot forget.

I first saw the signs for Manzanar over 20 years ago while driving along 395. I never stopped but…read morehad always wanted to visit. My son is in middle school and learning at WWII. We had taken my son to Pearl Harbor and Auschwitz within the last few years and I felt this was another great learning experience, especially since we have some Japanese heritage. We specifically drove here to visit this site. I was impressed by how much there is to see. The visitor's center has a fairly large museum of the history of the area and how the camp came to be. There is a lot of history what occurred and living conditions for the people that were held here. There are a few buildings that are re-creations of what would have existed. Intake areas, living quarters, mess hall, guard tower, baseball field, etc. There is also a great driving path that takes you near the gardens and the cemetery. It's a very moving place to visit and learn. We spent about 2 hours onsite, but I think you could easily spend more time. The employees were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our visit. It really amazes me how many people have no idea that camps like Manzanar exist. I'm glad this historical site is open and partially preserved so history can be learned, shared, and not repeated.

Nice amount of reading materials librarian is always helpful. Nice atmosphere. They have computers…read moreyou are able to use and they will even let you make copies of if needed for a price.

Stopped in to print a document, and encountered the most unpleasant and downright rude front desk…read morewoman, when I asked for assistance with the aging desktop computer. Mind you, I interrupted her, politely, to ask for help, while she was in the midst of a gossip session with another customer. Her pal was the only other person in the place, so it's not as if she were swamped. She made me feel so uncomfortable that I left without completing task. Usually the hallmark of a public library is welcoming and congenial, especially in a small town. Not so the Bishop Public Library. kinda creeped me out.

I'm from Huntington Beach I stopped there 9:00 this morning and waited for the girl to open up I…read morewas also waiting for somebody else to show up so she wouldn't feel uncomfortable with a single man coming in when you're a single man you need to think about that sort of stuff that so you don't make people feel uncomfortable so when the other girl showed I went inside and asked her about property rooms for rent she's very kind

Guys. I went here when it was 100+ degrees outside, and these folks HAD THE A/C BLASTING MY ASS. I…read moreLOVED IT. I chilled here before I tackled the High Sierra Trail. So if you're in the area and you're looking for that amazing A/C... go here!!!

An incredible place with quality artifacts from the early 1900' and earlier. You get a real feel of…read morehow people lived, dressed, worked... Jay was a wealth of knowledge and so kind in explaining how the gold mining was done. A great place to spend a couple of hours. So happy we could bring our dog too.

We always meant to stop here one day and we finally did! It is much more extensive and interesting…read morethan I thought it would be. A large collection of historical buildings and replicas. Old trains, including one inside that is being restored by volunteers. Another group of volunteers built a mining exhibit. A wonderful gentleman named Jay gave us a tour and showed us how old mining equipment worked. It was fascinating to hear how things work and how his group built everything. Amazing. Best not to go in the heat of summer however! The museum asks for donations only - just $10, well worth it!!

This LDS church is small but welcoming. They have a family history library open to the public with…read moreassistance if needed and worldwide access. They offer a church service with communion, scripture study and nursery. It was a sweet experience.

Super cute little charming post office! I love how it is still working! The only downside was gps…read moresent me first to someone's backyard that had a dog! Other than that, I love how they have a little library where you can take a leave books. Its in a small space with tables on the side too. It's a nice little peace of History! I would definitely stop by here if im in the area.

So. I was headed up the mountain to see the Sequoias. But. On the lil road up, my eyes caught sight…read moreof a lil brown sign. It read 'Post Office'. What? Historical Post office? Heck ya! It's on a lil windy road. There's zero phone service there. But it's the most tiniest most adorable lil post office I have seen in my forty years on this planet. From what I read off the lil plaque, the colony there was founded in 1885. It was there for a few years, and eventually fizzled out. They left their post office though. So. Ya. The coolest bit about this place, is that it's still a functioning post office. They still sell stamps, they still have a lil wall of post office boxes, and there's a place where you can drop off your postcards and letters to be mailed out to your friends and family back home. There's even a lil 'take one leave one' library. It's a lil quaint piece of history that still functions as it did a hundred and thirty three years ago. A step back in time if you will. And you can mail your postcards too.