Regional Attractions & Activities
One of the best things about coming to visit our area is that we truly do have something of interest to do for almost everyone! From outdoor sports and recreation to unique shopping and dining that gives you a true taste of America’s Golden West, the most difficult thing you’ll have to do is choose which activities to do first.
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Outdoor Sports
- Seasonal fishing and hunting in the many mountains and scenic waterways throughout our area
- Fishing and hunting licenses available from several local outlets
- A variety of exciting off-road trails for your ATV and dirt bike enjoyment
Outdoor Recreation
- Scenic hiking everywhere, from beginner level to the most challenging trails
- Hike, picnic and spend the day in scenic Cinnabar, Patterson and Mack Canyons
- Boating and water recreation on Bridgeport Reservoir and numerous area rivers, lakes and streams
- Numerous Pack Stations for those who enjoy horses and a trail ride
- And so much more!
Unique Shopping
Uncommon and eclectic shops in Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Mono Lake and other nearby towns, including:
- Sierra Strange Museum – for those whose tastes are out of the ordinary
- Sweetwater Outpost – Amazing gifts and one-of-a-kid jewelry at surprisingly affordable prices
- Bodie Mercantile – A truly singular historic museum in the town’s original general store building, much of whose wares are for sale and fund the preservation of Bodie Historical Park just a few miles away
- And much more!
Dining Adventures
- Big Meadow Brewing Company brewery and restaurant in Bridgeport
- Bridgeport Inn Restaurant for its indoor lounge and cocktail bar, and outside seating as well to enjoy their hearty steakhouse meals
- Three 95 Mexican Café – Satisfying Mexican cuisine prepared fresh to order and enjoy on-site or to go
- And more!
Historic Tourism
- Historic sights and landmarks, including the Mono County Courthouse, Bodie State Historic Park, Mono County Museum…even a guided historic walk through Bridgeport
- Explore the abandoned Chemung Gold Mine in nearby Masonic, California
- Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad – Serving Fish Camp and the surrounding area
- History is everywhere you look around here, the sky’s the limit!
Natural Attractions
- Nature’s Hot Tubs – Travertine Hot Springs, just up the ridge from Bridgewater; and Buckeye Hot Spring, not far away
- Sky Time Helicopter Air Tours – Serving Mammoth Lakes and the surrounding area to see the magnificence of the High Sierra from a soaring eagle’s viewpoint
- Yosemite! The Bridgeport area is a great jumping-off point for a day trip to Yosemite. Avoid the long lines, traffic and exorbitant prices by staying here, booking your trip online, and parking your vehicle to take the official park tour bus.
- There’s so much nature all around us, you’d have to try to run out of things to do!
Area Events
There are many annual and seasonal events to enjoy in and around Bridgeport. During our spring-through-fall season, here are a few you might want to participate in:
April
The last Saturday of month, fishing season opens. In Bridgeport, this is akin to a religious holiday!
May
• Mono County Museum opens—always some new exhibit or display to check out! • Last weekend of the month – Memorial Day Weekend officially starts high season here.
June
• Fishing Day, sponsored by the state Department of Fish & Game • Bridgeport Trout Tournament for bait fishermen
July
July 4th – You don’t want to miss our annual Independence Day Celebration, a three-day event done up in small town style! It starts with a parade commemorating the brave pioneers that first settled our area, followed by a grand street fair with arts & crafts displays, a cowboy poetry slam, concerts, a dance, sports competitions, and winding up with our famous lakeside fireworks display! In between, the International Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned rodeo bucks and snorts through two days with big competitions: • Bull Riding • Barrel Racing • Saddleback Riding • Steer Wrestling • Team Roping • Rodeo Clowning
August
• Annual BBQ Fundraiser for our Friends of the 4th of July Committee • Season Opener – Archery Hunting
September
• Labor Day Weekend – Annual Founder’s Day Celebration • Second Saturday – Annual Monument Erection, E. Clampus Vitus • Fishing Day – State Fish & Game Department • Season Opener – Rifle Hunting
October
• Bridgeport Trout Tournament – Fly Fishing • Leaf Peeping Season Starts • Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner
November
Last Minute Rush – Fishing Season ends on the 15th!
