What to do and see in Mariposa, California (CA): The Best Things to do Good for Couples

Beautiful ranch based outdoor adventure park featuring our six line guide led Zipline tour, eight element Aerial Challenge Course, gold panning and gemstone sluicing. Open year-round. Call for reservations.

Yosemite Close Up Tours engages our guests with the fascinating human and natural history of this spectacular and beautiful area. The depth of our guides’ background connects you with the wonders of Yosemite. Our tours remove the hassles of traffic, parking, and shuttle buses, from your visit. Rather, you will save time, see more, and find inspiration viewing Yosemite’s rock formations, waterfalls, meadows and forests. Please join us for a lovely, memorable Yosemite experience!

The only skydiving center with amazing views of Yosemite National Park.

The California State Mining & Mineral Museum is a specialty museum that contains fantastic crystals, gold, gemstones and mineral specimens from California and around the world. The museum houses the state’s official mineral collection and includes mining artifacts, an underground mine tunnel, an assay office and a working model of a stamp mill. One of the most amazing pieces is the “Fricot Nugget” a breathtaking 13-pound specimen of rare crystallized gold found in 1865. Learn how mining has influenced the history of and economy of California. The museum offers guided tours for schools or other groups (by reservation). There is a junior ranger program for kids and gold panning is offered on selected weekends (call for availability). The Museum Shop has mineral samples, jewelry, gifts and books on geology, prospecting and California history. Come explore the amazing world of gems and mineral crystals!

Take a stagecoach through a side of Mariposa that is rarely seen. Your driver will take you back in time to an 1849 Gold Rush scene. Whether you are on your way to Yosemite or on your way home, this is an experience you won't want to miss! PS-Watch out for outlaws along the way!

The Alley is a Craft Beer and Boutique Wine bar located just outside Yosemite National Park in the historic town of Mariposa, CA. We feature 12 rotating draught beers, and a long ever-changing selection of California wine from small producers. Our passion is to bring you the best of what we have sampled, so please ask us our advise...most likely we will give it to you anyhow! Open Monday-Saturday. CHEERS!

Mariposa Visitor Center is Run by the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce. We have The Official Yosemite Visitor Guide, Official Park Maps including Hiking Maps & Books as well as up to date information on Camping, Road Conditions, and Trail Closures. We are located at the corner of HWY 140 & 49 North only 45 Minutes from the Entrance of Yosemite National Park. Stop here first our staff will go over all of the information you need so that way you don't miss out on anything. This can also save you time since you don't have to go to the Yosemite Visitor center first and then try to find your way backwards to trailheads and viewpoints you may have already passed. We also have postcards & many fabulous books about yosemite and can help you with finding a place to stay or eat. We like to help optimize your experience. Come in and say Hello. We would love to meet you!