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Photo provided by Ben Gepp
Photo provided by Ben Gepp
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Photo provided by Ben Gepp
Photo provided by Ben Gepp
Lee Vining
Lee Vining

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Lee Vining must see attractions

1. Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley is the emerald green heart of Yosemite National Park. Marvel at the soaring granite walls, including some of the park’s most iconic landmarks, flanking this 8-mile (13-kilometer) canyon.
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Yosemite Valley featuring a waterfall and mountains

2. Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is an area of extraordinary natural beauty in the center of California. It has abundant flora and fauna in addition to majestic mountains, giant trees, vast valleys and peaceful lakes. Every year, millions of travelers visit the park, which stretches across 747,956 acres (302,687 hectares). Glaciers formed the fascinating landscape about 1 million years ago.
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Yosemite Falls showing a waterfall and mountains

3. Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort

The high peaks in the Sierra Nevada Mountains capture plenty of natural snowfall, giving Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort a very long season, usually starting in November and continuing through June or even July. Enjoy sunshine on average 300 days a year as you ski over 3,500 acres (1,400 hectares) of snowy terrain or bike on 80 miles (130 kilometers) of trails. Find plenty of family fun off the mountain too.
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Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort featuring snow boarding and snow

4. Mammoth Mountain

Say goodbye to summer weather, shorts, and swimsuits, and say hello to snow fall, snowboards, and ski masks at Mammoth ski resort. Fresh powder, terrain parks, and open trails invite you to book a Mammoth Lakes ski vacation, and experience this magical winter wonderland.
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When the temperatures start to drop, head to Mammoth Lakes in California to make the most of its exciting ski season.

5. Mono Lake

Take a daytrip to Mono Lake to experience the other-worldly geology and stunning wildlife populations that make up a high-saline water body. This lake was formed over 760,000 years ago in a salt-heavy basin, which nourished a thriving ecosystem of brine shrimp, insects and birds. Learn about the indigenous Americans who lived here, the Kutzadika’a people, whose staple food source was the lake’s insect pupae.
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Mono Lake featuring landscape views and a lake or waterhole

What to do in Lee Vining

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Mono Lake featuring landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Mono Lake

4.5/5(341 reviews)

Explore this saline lake, where you can sail in high winds, see stunning rock formations and watch over 2 million migrating birds that visit each year.

Mono Lake

Lundy Lake

5/5(13 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lundy Lake during your travels in Lee Vining. Stroll along the area's lakeside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Lundy Lake

Mono Lake Committee Information Center

4.5/5(10 reviews)

After visiting Mono Lake Committee Information Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lee Vining. Stroll along the area's lakeside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Mono Lake Committee Information Center

Lundy Lake

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lundy Lake during your travels in Lee Vining. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Lundy Lake

Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Lee Vining. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center

Conness Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Conness Lakes during your travels in Lee Vining. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Conness Lakes

Popular day trips from Lee Vining

Bodie Historic District which includes landscape views, a small town or village and tranquil scenes

Bridgeport

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June Lake

Yosemite Valley featuring a sunset, mountains and a gorge or canyon

Yosemite National Park