Nice little mountain town. We stopped here twice to use the Tesla Superchargers. On the way home we…read morestopped here for Eric Shaw's bakery. It was New Year's Day, and I walked around looking for coffee while the car was charging. Most businesses were closed, I saw that the cafe at the bookstore said "Open" but the bookstore was closed. The cafe was closed too. There is a second had equipment store that sells ski, hiking, biking gear, and also a fly fishing store. Both places didn't allow me to use their restrooms....I would have liked to visit some of the interesting stores, but they were closed. I like the feel of the main street shopping area, feels like West Yellowstone.

10/19/2023 Why do I…read morelove coming all the way down here?.. Small quiet town with the Main Street busy with traveling cars and trucks. My favorite bakery and Japanese restaurant all within walking distance.. Just a small town gal who appreciates easy and simple ways of life.. So pretty right now with the fall colors.. Until next year 2024!!

Had a great time seeing this place again. This place just gives me peace and understanding of love…read moreand life!

This was a great, unsuspecting find!…read more I was in the area and had stopped by a store and on my way out she told me i had to stop by the car forest. To be honest, i really didn't want to. But something told me to just go even if was for a minute. And now being honest again, I wish i would have stayed longer. This is such a cool place where these cars are somehow upright and painted on. I'm told you can paint whatever you want on them if you have the supplies. The area seemed really sprawling so i don't believe i finished it all but it's a great place to stop and take pictures. It is super unique. The downside , unless i missed it is i have no clue the history of how or why the cars are there or their significance to that area in particular, but it's cool nonetheless. I love a roadside attraction/ stop and this one is definitely worth stopping by.

Very cool old western town. The main drag is interesting enough (especially the Mizpah Hotel) but…read moredo venture off on to the side streets where you'll see plenty of old buildings and houses. There's a lot of history here. Check out Mark B's photos. And a brewpub - Tonopah Brewing.

On our way up to northern Nevada we spent a day and a night in Tonopah, Nevada. If you're a fan of…read moreold Nevada history you'll love this place. There's so much to see. There are two museums in this town, both well worth checking out. If you do a little google search you'll see there's several historic old buildings you can take a peak at. I've included photos of several of them. Be sure to check out the Clown Motel right next to the historic cemetery. Even though we weren't staying there the owner was nice enough to let us come in and take some photos. We stayed at the Mizpah Hotel. Supposedly a haunted hotel. Even if you're not staying there go inside and have a drink at the bar. The place is amazing. Rather then just speeding through this town slow down a bit and enjoy it.

What a gem hidden outside Mariposa! We went with my Daughter and her boyfriend and were super…read moreimpressed with this place. The ciders are top notch and the facility is super beautiful. We had their wood-fired pizza and were really impressed with the quality and it tasted amazing. They even have friendly animals ( pigs, goats turkeys and ducks. Very cute! Great spot!

We stopped by Sierra Cider right at opening (12pm) as part of our day trip before heading into…read moreYosemite for my birthday, and it was such a fun and refreshing visit! The owner and staff were super welcoming and walked us through all their offerings, which made the experience even better. We kicked things off with a cider flight--our favorites were Early Harvest and Graveyard. Early Harvest was simple, crisp, and just sweet enough, while Graveyard reminded me of a Scottish smoky cider aged in whiskey barrels. I do wish there were a few more sweet options overall and possibly a current up to date list of what's on tap somewhere online, but everything was well-crafted and flavorful! To cool off, we grabbed a cider slushy (highly recommend!) and wandered the property. We visited the goats, strolled through the apple trees, and made friends with their big fluffy Pyrenees who was living his best life napping in the shade. I picked up a bottle of Early Harvest and a t-shirt to bring back to DFW. It was the perfect stop--relaxed, local, and a great way to start the afternoon before heading into Yosemite. After our tasting, we walked through some of the apple trees, visited the cutest goats, and made friends with their big, lazy Pyrenees dog who was living his best life soaking up attention. I picked up a bottle of Early Harvest and a t-shirt to bring back to DFW--both worth it! Such a charming little spot--relaxed, scenic, and just the right detour before Yosemite!

Great service. Maximum effort. Read a story, has the kids interact one on one... even the adults…read morehaha Super friendly and has a twinkle in the eye. Great beard btw with mustache curls. Two thumbs up! Would hire again.

This Santa Claus "Mike Alexander" is by far the best Santa I've had the pleasure to work with…read more Being a Special Educator for the past 24 years working with students of all disabilities, I've worked with many Santas' and Mike offers an excellent experience. He not only is professional but compassionate with all students. For example, I had a couple students who were afraid to approach and one who didn't even lift their head or turn toward Santa. Mike simply said, "you don't have to talk to me but I'm your teacher's friend. I'm just here to be your friend also." All of a sudden the student lifted their head and became a part of the activity. I would highly recommended Mike "Santa Claus" Alexander to any holiday party or get together!

Summary: Glamping under the stars led by a chill, sociable host who loves to share knowledge. Would…read morerecommend! My partner saw an ad for this place on Instagram and we decided to make it our destination for a several day road trip. The campsite was well-equipped and well-described on their website, so I would highly recommend reading through their website before booking. It's exactly as described! The stargazing itself was very educational and flexible based on what we and other campers wanted to see. Our host was even gracious enough to get up again at 3 am to show us Saturn as he told us it would be visible the night we went. Even after the late night/early morning session, he prepared coffee for the group bright and early.

Just got home from a weekend at the ESO. Can't say enough good things about the wild and wonderful…read morespace that Scott, ESO proprietor, has created. The environment was stunning day and night. The technology and accommodations were as advertised. The clever lunar lighting of the camp was a particular highlight. It creates a transported vibe, while allowing you safely navigate the space while keeping your eyes primed for stargazing. Finally, Scott is a laid back, friendly, informative and helpful host. You're on the side of a mountain, so definitely be prepared for chilly nights. Also, as others have mentioned, it is a prerequisite that you know how to click a Google maps link and follow the directions ;) Overall, can't recommend exploring the ESO highly enough!

So glad we stopped for a visit. They have a great collection that is informative and well…read moredisplayed. It sparked my kids' imagination and interest in learning more.

Excellent cultural center! It was really interesting to see the various exhibits that show how the…read morePaiute lived, gathered food, cooked, dressed, and planted (including a garden outside which explains the different plants and how they were used). The exhibit really goes into detail both in the examples and the text. The person working there when we visited was very helpful in explaining everything as well. Be sure to check out the board which tells about many of the events happening around the cultural center. I'm definitely looking forward to going back, especially if there's going to be an event!

A Wonderful Step Back in Time at Laws Railroad Museum…read more We absolutely loved our visit to the Laws Railroad Museum & Historic Site in Bishop, California! From the moment we arrived, everyone was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. There was so much to see and explore that we could have spent hours there. The museum is like stepping into an entire little town from another era. There's an old schoolhouse, a library, historic buildings, station agent family home, doctor's office, firehouse and fascinating pieces of everyday life -- including old Maytag appliances. Every building seemed to have something interesting to discover. One of the highlights was riding the Brill train, which was such a fun experience and especially exciting for our 9 year old son, who absolutely loves trains. Another memorable part of our visit was meeting Makenzie, who was working on and cleaning the historic No. 9 4-6-0 Baldwin steam locomotive. Makenzie took the time to talk with us and shared some fascinating information about the train and its history. That personal interaction really made our visit special. It's really wonderful to meet a community of train enthusiasts. You can tell how much care, dedication, and passion goes into preserving this incredible piece of California history. It's truly a hidden gem and a wonderful place for families, history lovers, and, of course, train spotters! We highly recommend Laws Railroad Museum and can't wait to visit again!

We visited on a Saturday with our nine year old son and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The Brill car…read morebuilt in 1927 was a great ride and the docents explain history of the train and area. The little town has movie set quality buildings full of antiques of how people lived from the 1883 building of the trains station through the 1960's when the train stopped coming through. Not to mention antique cars and wagons. Be sure to check out their 4-6-0 Baldwin steam locomotive in restoration. We learned Morris Code and sent messages on the Telegraph. You'll be pleasantly surprised and although we spent two and a half hours there, we could have stayed longer.