Things to Do

Mariposa's attractions divide between Gold Rush history in town and the outdoor world of the Sierra Nevada foothills and Yosemite. A car is necessary for most of it.

Guide

Things to Do

01

Mariposa Museum and History Center

The Mariposa Museum and History Center occupies a complex of buildings on Jessie Street in the centre of town and does a good job …

Museum
02

Mariposa County Courthouse

The Mariposa County Courthouse is the oldest courthouse in California still operating in its original function — a fact that earns it a kind …

Sight
03

California State Mining and Mineral Museum

The California State Mining and Mineral Museum, at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds on Highway 49, holds the official state mineral collection and is considerably …

Museum
04

Yosemite Climbing Museum

The Yosemite Climbing Museum is a small but dedicated collection documenting the history of technical climbing in Yosemite Valley — one of the most …

Museum
05

Stockton Creek Preserve

The Stockton Creek Preserve is a 200-acre protected area on the outskirts of Mariposa, centred on a reservoir and the oak woodland and chaparral …

Sight