Eastern California Museum Tours

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Gatehouse at Manzanar, most famous of the ten concentration camps, or "relocation centers" built to house Japanese-Americans and Japanese aliens during the Second World War. Nearly 120,000 people, two-thirds of them U.S. citizens, were removed from their homes, primarily on the west coast, to the camps inland. When I was a kid, riding up U.S. 395 to a camping or hiking trip in the Sierras, these gatehouses were the most visible parts of what remained of the camp. Manzanar has since become a National Historic Site, with an interpretive center housed in the camp's former auditorium and reconstructed barracks with exhibits documenting the lives of the internees.

Manzanar National Historic Site

5/5(23 reviews)

Find out about the history of Independence with a stop at Manzanar National Historic Site. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Manzanar National Historic Site
This is a beautiful meadow in Kings Canyon National Park. The park is not far from Yosemite, but has far fewer people.

Zumwalt Meadow

5/5(5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Zumwalt Meadow, a lovely green space in Kings Canyon National Park. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Zumwalt Meadow
Sequoia National Park which includes forests as well as an individual femail

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Dehy Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Dehy Park, a lovely green space in Independence. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Dehy Park

Onion Valley Trailhead

You can take time to visit Onion Valley Trailhead during your travels to Independence. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Onion Valley Trailhead

Mount Whitney Trailhead

You can take time to visit Mount Whitney Trailhead during your travels to Whitney Portal.

Mount Whitney Trailhead

Best Lodging Options Near Eastern California Museum

Independence Courthouse Motel

Independence Courthouse Motel

2 out of 5
157 N Edwards Street, Independence, CA
Independence Courthouse Motel
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

2 out of 5
440 S Edwards St, Independence, CA
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge
Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp

Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp

2 out of 5
515 S Edwards St, Independence, CA
Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp
Winnedumah Hotel

Winnedumah Hotel

2.5 out of 5
211 N. Edwards St., Independence, CA
Winnedumah Hotel
Mt Whitney Motel

Mt Whitney Motel

2 out of 5
305 NORTH MAIN STREET, Lone Pine, CA
Mt Whitney Motel
Trails Motel

Trails Motel

2 out of 5
633 S. Main St, Lone Pine, CA
Trails Motel
Lone Pine Budget Inn

Lone Pine Budget Inn

2 out of 5
138 W Willow St, Lone Pine, CA
Lone Pine Budget Inn
Dow Villa Motel

Dow Villa Motel

2 out of 5
310 South Main St, Lone Pine, CA
Dow Villa Motel
3Br 2Ba Ultra Basecamp

3Br 2Ba Ultra Basecamp

2 out of 5
225 N Mt Whitney Dr, Lone Pine, CA
3Br 2Ba Ultra Basecamp
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