Indoor Activities

How can your vacation be more than just a vacation? When you travel with purpose, your visit helps to support the local environment and the local economy. Find the best ways to make a difference in Yosemite Mariposa County.

Choose to stay in historic hotels and lodging in Yosemite Mariposa County and experience this region's legacy firsthand. Staying in these historic places makes you a part of their long-standing history, and adds a unique dimension to a visit to Yosemite Mariposa County.

Looking for a great spot to relax with friends to reminisce and spin tales after a day exploring Yosemite Mariposa County? Meet up with other like-minded night-owls for some night life - Yosemite-style, at one of these welcoming local bars.

Who is Ansel Adams? Get to know the iconic Yosemite photographer and environmental conservationist. His story is deeply rooted in Yosemite where members of his family continue to operate The Ansel Adams Gallery to this day.

Discover the kind of history that you can see and touch. Old stories come to life on the streets and in the fascinating museums of Yosemite Mariposa County.

Finding an idyllic scenic location for a picnic lunch can be an exciting opportunity all on its own in Yosemite Mariposa County. Here are a couple of sure-to-please locations and tips for a picture-perfect picnic.

Try this triangle tasting tour itinerary for delicious drinks. You'll find wineries, breweries, and coffee makers in Yosemite Mariposa County that are second to none.

A visit to the California Mining and Mineral Museum is truly worth its weight in gold for its fascinating insights into the CA geology that has shaped so much of the state's history. If nothing else, be sure to stop in to view the largest mass of crystalline gold - 13.8 pounds.

The Southern Sierra Miwuk people were one of the original tribes of Yosemite National Park and surrounding areas including Mariposa County.

We all gotta nosh. So let’s get hiking boots on the ground and forks on the plate for a Sierra foodie tour that pairs perfectly with the natural splendor of Yosemite.