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Flower Walk up Mariposa Creek
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  • By jstark on April 11, 2007
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    Another convenient stroll is the Mariposa Creek walkway. It begins at Best Western and ends about halfway through town. You will enjoy a nice stroll up Mariposa Creek and along the way get to browse at the local foliage including the Claifornia Poppy. All of the flowers and bushes are labeled.

  • Address: Hwy 140 Mariposa Arts Park

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    Historical 1858 Jail
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  • By jstark on April 11, 2007
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    Also within walking distance of any hotel. Built on 1858 of 24 inch thick granite block. The granite came from a quarry in the Mormon Bar area. Originally it was built with two full stories and a flat roof but after a fire in 1892 was rebuilt with one story and a loft type second story with a gabled roof. Gallows were built in the rear of the building and the last hanging was around 1879.

  • Address: Bullion and 6th.
  • Directions: hwy 140 and then go up 6th and right on Bullion.

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    California State Mining and Mineral Museum
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  • Updated By jstark on April 11, 2007
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    Mariposa is known for whats called the Mother Lode. By 1849 a mass immigaration of fortune seekers arrived in the new frontier and the gold strike changed the coarse of our nations history.
    The Mining and mineral exhibit features the "Fricot Nugget". A gold nugget that weighs almost 13 pounds. A real mine to venture through, Benotite - The state gem, Metorites from space and so mich more. There is much to see hear and this is a must go while in ther area.

  • Address: Hwy 49 South, Near Fargrounds
  • Phone: 209-742-7625
  • Directions: Two miles south of Mariposa on Hwy 49 SOuth towrds to Oakhurst
  • Website: http://ca-parks.ca.gov./

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    Historical Mariposa County Courthouse
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  • By jstark on April 11, 2007
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    Much like many other things to do this is within walking distance of any hotel in the town of Mariposa. The courthouse was built in 1854. Is is State of California Historical Landmark No. 670 and is on the National register of Historic Landmarks.
    It is Grecian style architechture. There are State and Nationla Plaques mounted on large pieces of Mariposite in the front of the building. Brick vaults on either side built in 1861 and 1891. Inside you will find the hallway of history. This tells all about Mariposa County and it's chnages over the years. It tells of all of the Superior Court Judges from beginning to current. Upstairs you will find the very well perserved still used main court room. There is an old wood stove in the center!
    This is a must see for historical seekers!

  • Address: Bullion and 9th
  • Phone: 209-966-3685
  • Directions: 140 to 8th to bullion. On the corner of Bullion and 9th Streets
  • Other Contact: Mariposa Visitors Bereau

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    Explore the Historic down town area!
  • Updated By Yaqui on September 7, 2007
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    This is an old map I still had. Sorry it didn't scan right, but be my guest and to check out the following web site below. It is the best site I think. They're are two others, but I like this one. It gives much more details of the things to see and do and where to find the location much easier. So check it out please! We enjoyed out time there because of the friendly folks and great weather. We couldn't had asked for better weather that whole time. It was wonderful to stroll around and check out all the neat shops.

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  • Directions: From LA take Interstate 5 North, to State Highway 99 North, to State Highway 140 East, to the town of Mariposa.
  • Website: http://www.homeofyosemite.com/index.cfm

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    Visit Yosemite N.P.
  • By Olaf_Janssen on October 5, 2002
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  • Great falls, giant trees and romantic lakes.

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    Mariposa County Courthouse
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  • The Mariposa courthouse was built in 1854 and is not only the oldest courthouse in California, but also, I think, the oldest courthouse in continuous use west of the Rockies.

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  • Address: Downtown Mariposa

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    Main street Mariposa
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    There are numerous art store and this building has a well preserved Far-West era bar

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