We saw the sign that said Ghost Town 10 miles, but that it could take 30 minutes to get there. We…read morethought what the heck. Soooo glad we did! The drive is partially paved, and mostly unpaved down a dirt road. There were a couple of cow gates to crossover, a few smaller rocks in the road. We traversed it in a Toyota Camry and were fine. A truck or SUV is ideal, but a sedan was completely workable. You are driving way out in the middle over nowhere then come of the hill and there is a rather large ghost town. We were COMPLETELY surprised at how large it was. Being a State Park there is a nominal entrance fee. See sign of posted prices in pictures! The park is very educational, historical, cool things to see! It is a great way to be outdoors walking and getting exercise without calling it exercise! There are both restrooms at the parking lot and then outhouses down near the hotel for use. There was a water fountain (we brought our own) I only saw that it was working if needed. This park is preserved as is for people to see. There are things on the ground to step over which are natural terrain like rocks and stuff and then there are items like chains to step over to prevent injury. An individual with serious mobility issues would have a hard time unless they utilized a wheelchair or mobility device of some sort. The paths that you walk on are dusty, plan on being dirty, it is a ghost town in nature!! There was a museum to enjoy. In the museum there was the option to purchase tickets to see the mill for $6 per person. We also saw a sign on the church that there would be a talk shortly. There was an indoor area to sit on benches and watch a movie about the history of Bodie. It was neat seeing some of the items inside the buildings like original wall paper, toys, toddler potty chairs, vintage furniture, old tools, wagons... If you are looking for a great way to enjoy a drive, exercise, family time, history, and see the largest preserved ghost town then this is for you! Would we return: ABSOLUTELY.. I was sad I didn't know about this before and didn't have more time to explore and do the Mill tour!! We only spent about an hour there. I'd love to plan appropriately and spend the better part of a day here. What is there to eat, drink and snack on?? NOT A THING OTHER THAN A WATER FOUNTAIN.. PACK ACCORDINGLY AND DONT FORGET AND HAND SANITIZER!!!

We visited Bodie State Historic Park/Ghost Town and it was awesome. We arrived around noon and…read moreheaded to the Museum to purchase tickets for the Stamp Mill Tour, we lucked out and got the last tickets for the tour. The museum has some cases you can look at and displays of items from the time period. They also have a small section for a gift shop as well as the tour books and pamphlets on the cemetery. We headed up toward the stamp mill for the tour, and checked out some buildings and abandoned trucks in the field. We were s family of 8 for this trip with the youngest being 2. We ran through safety precautions and other general information from our guide, Malcom before beginning the tour of the stamp mill. Malcom gave factual information over the different areas of the tour and answered questions from the group. We had a sold out tour and alot of ears and questions. We got to tour through the stamp mill and see everything from the electrical room to the stamping and the Shaker tables. Malcom was an excellent guide and provided alot of information. We learned that for ever 5 homes still standing there were 80-90 more! The school has as many as 625 students enrolled at one time and that Bodie was the 6th largest town in California at that time. We had a great time visiting Bodie and getting to learn some of the areas rich history.

Nice place to walk around and learn more about the area. It's free and the staff is very friendly…read more There is also a nice large park adjacent to the property for kids with swings and play structures. You can look across the street and see Mono Lake too. There are two electric car charging stations there as well. We charged our Tesla there. Slow but better than nothing.

Interesting little museum! Worth the stop especially if you've visited Bodie state park. There are…read morephotos and artifacts from its once bustling days. Ken, the museum volunteer, is awesome. He played a little sample of a very old record on the historic Edison record player! He's so cool, you too visit him.. and the museum!

Military Museum [Hawthorne NV]…read more First, thank you to the thousands of Military, Civil Service and Civilian Corporate Personnel that have made significant, and even the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. During one of our road trips we took a little detour in the small town of Hawthorne to stretch our legs. We stopped at the museum on a Friday morning with no intention of staying long but ended up staying for about an hour. There was so much to see! Outside alone we spent 15 mins visiting the outdoor display. Inside, the museum featured many vintage and classic military uniforms, photographs, memorabilia, newspaper clippings from significant dates in history... and, of course, displays and exhibits of a range of ammunition dating back to the early part of the 20th century. Volunteer veterans were happy to answer questions from guests. We had a Marine Vet give us a little history about the world's largest ammunition depot. What a rare opportunity for us to get up close and personal and see the ammunition displays. Btw, Yelp didn't allow me to post some of the inert missiles, bombs, rockets and nuclear weapons collections. FREE Admission but accepts donation. The museum is a dream come true for fans of military history and veterans. They have a souvenir gift shop - Cash only. Review #3520

The Hawthorne museum is the most thorough ordnance museum we've ever been to! It's literally packed…read morefull of every single type of ordnance you can imagine. Both my husband and I are Navy Veterans that worked in the ordnance field so seeing it all in one place was definitely right up our alley! The staff was very friendly and welcoming and the displays are well thought out and easy to follow. The local history displayed was perhaps the greatest history lesson of all! We never knew Hawthorne held the secrets it holds!

Cute little museum located on a scenic riverside patch of grass. I'm not sure I'd go super far out…read moreof my way to come here, but was a nice little stop.

We really loved this place! Definitely let Marge give you the tour. She was full of interesting…read moretidbits!

I had expected a little more than we found there. The basket displays are remarkable, the dispaly…read morethat allows visitors to feel is interesting. The hand-made costumes are beautiful, but not typical of the region. The best thing was the live display of a man mKing rope from the natural fibers found in the park. He explained to onlookers as he worked. The space is quite close with little room to move around.

This is such a quaint museum right in the valley! It features treasured items and sometimes special…read moreexhibits. We love spending time in the museum as it highlights Yosemite's past and promising future. On our last visit, we had the opportunity to view art by Chiura Obata as well as from local high school students. It was fantastic to see the gallery curated so perfectly. I do wish it was bigger but nevertheless a wonderful gem!

The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about things. This place has a lot of deep history items,…read moreit's so cool to see items from decades ago... a definite must see if you're in town..!!!

Mammoth Mountain Scenic Gondola was one of the highlights of our Mammoth trip! We decided to get…read moreon the gondola towards the end of our adventure and turns out we made the right choice! The Gondola takes you up to McCoy where you can get off and enjoy an intermediate course or stay on and head up to the top of Mammoth Mountain! We started off thinking we were going to just enjoy the cafe up there and the views and then some of us would head back down the gondola. Turns out, my boys decided to take the chance and ride down the top of the mountain with me while my wife headed down on the gondola and met us at the bottom after getting some gifts from the gift shop. The way down is a little frightening if I am to be honest but I am a strong believer in the adage, where there is a will there is a way! My boys coming down with me was a wonderful life lesson and a truly exhilarating and exciting adventure! I highly recommend taking the gondola to the top! 5 stars for sure and 2 thumbs up!!

The views from the top are amazing (on a clear day). Whether skiing/snowboarding and heading to…read morethe top, or just here to enjoy the scenery and surroundings, it's more than worth a visit. Personally a clear day after a storm is the best! The gondola ride up is quick and enjoyable. On busy days, they will fill the cabin, so be ready for a tight squeeze. It's almost ski/boarding season!

The Ansel Adams Gallery is a gem for anyone interested in the legendary photographer's work. The…read morespace offers a carefully curated collection of books, prints, and keepsakes that celebrate his vision and Yosemite's breathtaking beauty. I joined a photo walk with Lucas from the gallery. Since I was the only participant that afternoon, he went above and beyond -- taking me to several iconic Yosemite locations where Ansel Adams created some of his famous images. He even gave me a glimpse of the photographer's home attached to the gallery. Lucas was incredibly generous with his time and knowledge, and it made for an unforgettable experience. Shoutout also to Ian from the gallery, who was prompt, friendly, and professional in his email communication before my visit. If you're seeking inspiration from both Yosemite's natural beauty and the legacy of a master photographer, this gallery is a required stop. I will definitely be returning.

The Ansel Adams Gallery is located in Yosemite Village. There's several parking lots, a welcome…read morecenter and a post office you'll pass on the way. All is on a walking path and overall an easy walk there. There are a variety of photographs on postcards of Ansel Adam'a photography in addition to books. There are other gifts such as jewelry, pottery items, etc. that are available for purchase along with disposable cameras. It's worth the visit!

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!!

The Mariposa Museum and History Center is a gem of a place--and a great way to stave off the…read morepost-meal slumber after lunch at 1850! There is SO much information available, and it's stunningly coordinated and handpainted; an art installation on it's own. We learned so much about the local history and area, and it was neat to see it presented in a way that really brought the history to life. The staff were all very warm and welcoming. I would DEFINITELY come back because there's just no way to read everything in an hour. I highly recommend.

The Mariposa Museum & History Center was founded in 1957 and filled with exhibits featuring Native…read moreAmericans, Spanish settlements, the Gold Rush, Yosemite, and Mariposa history. I admired the cool artifacts outside. Inside were stories and more artifacts from the old days. Great place to learn about Mariposa's past.