Historical/Natural Interest
Historical Interest
Museums and points of historical interest in town.
Our sweet little museum is chock full of some amazing history and artifacts from the Gold Rush era.
73 locals recommend
Mariposa Museum & History Center
5119 Jessie StOur sweet little museum is chock full of some amazing history and artifacts from the Gold Rush era.
Oldest operating court house this side of the Mississippi! Still in use and stepping into the courtroom feels like stepping back into 1854, when it was first built. Stop by for a free tour, or just enjoy the lawn and peaceful grounds.
13 locals recommend
Mariposa County Courthouse
5088 Bullion StOldest operating court house this side of the Mississippi! Still in use and stepping into the courtroom feels like stepping back into 1854, when it was first built. Stop by for a free tour, or just enjoy the lawn and peaceful grounds.
Chocolate Soup is a local antique/gift shop that is very charming and loved by locals
And travelers alike! I’ve included in in points of historical interest because it’s located in one of Mariposa’s first homes and visiting the space will definitely appeal to those who appreciate charming, vintage homes.
13 locals recommend
Chocolate Soup
5009 CA-140Chocolate Soup is a local antique/gift shop that is very charming and loved by locals
And travelers alike! I’ve included in in points of historical interest because it’s located in one of Mariposa’s first homes and visiting the space will definitely appeal to those who appreciate charming, vintage homes.
If you are walking the streets of Mariposa you can walk up to the old jail house (there’s a rumor it’s haunted, let me know if you visit it and agree 😂) it’s just a cool thing to see, there isn’t much to do there but look, read the plaque, and take a picture, but it’s worth the little walk if you enjoy strolling quite back streets. :)
5012 Bullion St
5012 Bullion StreetIf you are walking the streets of Mariposa you can walk up to the old jail house (there’s a rumor it’s haunted, let me know if you visit it and agree 😂) it’s just a cool thing to see, there isn’t much to do there but look, read the plaque, and take a picture, but it’s worth the little walk if you enjoy strolling quite back streets. :)
A great little mineral museum it’s always an enjoyable trip checking out all the fossils, rocks, and precious minerals on display! There’s a pretend mine to walk
Through that’s a fun experience too!
55 locals recommend
California State Mining & Mineral Museum
5005 Fairgrounds RdA great little mineral museum it’s always an enjoyable trip checking out all the fossils, rocks, and precious minerals on display! There’s a pretend mine to walk
Through that’s a fun experience too!