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First Court House in Merced County

Landmarks – Snelling, California

Inscription. Erected 1857, This monument commemorates the, Seventy-fifth anniversary of, the organization of Merced County, and is dedicated to the memory, our pioneers, by, Yosemite Parlor No. 24, N. S. G. W. Merced, May 20, 1930, ... More on HMDB

Steven Kent Winery

Wineries And Vineyards – Livermore, California

The historic Livermore Valley is one of the oldest and finest appellations in California. With temperature differentials similar to Napa Valley, microclimates appropriate for Cabernet, and a wide variety of soil types, our valley ... More on AppellationAmerica.com

Driving Tioga Road

Things To Do – Yosemite Valley, California

I took a worthwhile ride over Tioga Road to view the northern section of the park. More on igougo

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  • Yes, the valley provides incredible views of the most famous Yosemite landmarks like the Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome, etc. It provid More on igougo

  • Most visits to Yosemite are confined in Yosemite Valley. Yes, the valley provides incredible views of the most famous Yosemite landmarks ... More on igougo

Coulterville Visitor Center

Things To Do – Coulterville, California

Niles Community Park

Things To Do – Fremont, California

This antique community of 19th century cottages has a quarry site where you can walk along the?�flood contr... More on Trekaroo

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  • You are invited, so mark your calendar and plan to attend the festivities in Niles. The Niles calendar incl... More on Niles.org

  • Niles is located in the City of Fremont, California in southern Alameda County. Take the Historic Train and... More on Niles.org

Jamestown Branch Jail

Landmarks – Jamestown, California

Inscription. Californias gold country was in the midst of a second gold rush when the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors approved construction of a Jamestown Branch Jail. It was designed by Sonora architect C. W. Ayers and built ... More on HMDB

Mal's Welding

Things To Do – Stockton, California

Yosemite Falls

Things To Do – Mariposa, California

The view of the falls and surroundings is spectacular and during winter time the snow gives it a magical fe... More on TripAdvisor

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  • If you got the time, you can hike to Yosemite Point, which is a leisurely 1 mile hike from the waterfall, a... More on TripAdvisor

  • If you enjoy this hike in the summer you will love it in the winter. The vi More on Trails

First Wednesday

Things To Do – Pleasanton, California

One of several traditions that keep the city feeling small and homey, downtown Pleasanton's First Wednesday events run from May to September. On the first Wednesday in each of these months, Main S...

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  • One of several traditions that keep the city feeling small and homey, downtown Pleasanton's First Wednesday events run from May to September. On the first Wednesday in each of these months, Main St... More on uptake_content

Whistling Billy

Sightseeing – Coulterville, California

Inscription. This eight-ton, short-wheel base, wood burning locomotive, built by the H. K. Porter Co. of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, was delivered to the Merced Mining Company of Coulterville in 1897. All of "Billys" active life was ... More on HMDB

Taco Bell

Restaurants – Altaville, California

Bocelli's Ristorante & Pizzeria

Restaurants – Oakdale, California

While on a long auto tour of the west, our hotel recommended Bocelli's. More on TripAdvisor

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  • Nice atmosphere, really scrumptious food, a pleasent wine, and a fair price. More on TripAdvisor

  • It took 45 minutes for our food to come and we were the only ones in the restaurant. The prices are way to ... More on insiderpages.com

Miraku Sushi & Japanese Restaurant

Restaurants – San Ramon, California

Miraku is by far the best Sushi that I can find anywhere. More on CitySearch

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  • I love Japanese food and this used to be my favorite Japanese restaurant in the area. More on insiderpages.com

  • The head chef how is also the owner goes above and beyond for the customers. Every few days if not daily ji... More on CitySearch

Hive Entertainment

Things To Do – Riverbank, California

Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias

Things To Do – Groveland, California

A nice hike to see some of the most amazing trees. It's a small grove of so More on Trails

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  • Yosemite has three giant sequoia groves. Merced Grove is the smallest and least visited. It is a dense, natural forest uninterrupted by development. About twenty giant sequoias are scattered throug... More on Trails