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10 Best and Fun Things To Do In Bishop, California


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Situated in the stunning Eastern Sierra Region, this quaint city in California has plenty to offer its visitors.

One of Bishop’s main attractions is its gorgeous landscape. Tourists can enjoy stunning views while hiking one of the many nature trails, such as the Little Lakes Valley Trail or the Buttermilk Country Loop, which is also great for hiking.

For visitors who enjoy learning more about the culture and history of their vacation destination, there are a variety of museums and galleries. For example, the Laws Railroad Museum features artifacts from the railroad era in Bishop and a real locomotive with a working bell!

Bishop also has many interesting and unique shopping opportunities in town, for tourists who enjoy strolling through the streets of their vacation spot.

Here follows our list of the best things to do in Bishop, California

The 10 Most Popular Things To Do In Bishop, California

10. Sad Boulders

4.9 ★★★★★ (40 reviews)

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Location: Chalk Bluff Road Bishop CA

9. Millpond Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ (171 reviews)

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Location: Sawmill Road Bishop CA

Tel:  760 873 5577

Web Address:   http://inyocountycamping.com/millpond_rec_area.html

8. Mount Tom

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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7. Inyo Council For the Arts

4.1 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

Location: 150 Willow Street Bishop CA

Tel:  760 873 8014

Web Address:   http://inyo.org/

6. Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (96 reviews)

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Location: 2300 W Line Street Bishop CA

Tel:  760 873 8844

Web Address:   https://bishoppaiutetribe.com/owens-valley-paiute-shoshone-cultural-center/

5. Bishop Dog Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (117 reviews)

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Location: Bishop CA

4. Bishop Country Club

4.6 ★★★★★ (135 reviews)

Location: 1325 US Hwy 395 Bishop CA

Tel:  760 873 5828

Web Address:   http://bishopcountryclub.com/

3. Laws Railroad Museum & Historical Site

4.8 ★★★★★ (495 reviews)

Location: Silver Canyon Road Bishop CA

Tel:  760 873 5950

Web Address:   http://lawsmuseum.org/

2. Bishop City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (504 reviews)

Location: Bishop CA

Tel:  760 873 5863

Web Address:   https://cityofbishop.com/departments/parks_and_recreation/index.php

1. Wanaaha Casino

4.1 ★★★★☆ (870 reviews)

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Location: 2742 N Sierra Hwy Bishop CA

Tel:  760 873 4150

Web Address:   https://wanaaha.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Bishop, California! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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