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1. Mammoth Mountain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Convict Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Rainbow Falls

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4. Devils Postpile National Monument

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5. Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center

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6. Lake Mary

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7. Minaret Vista

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8. Mammoth Brewing Company

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9. Hot Creek

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10. Crystal Lake Trail

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11. Mammoth Mountain Bike Park

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12. Obsidian Dome

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13. Mammoth Adventure Center

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14. Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center

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15. Mammoth Rock 'N' Bowl

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16. Horseshoe Lake

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17. Hot Creek Fish Hatchery

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18. Ground Up Climbing Guides

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19. Mammoth Crest Trail

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20. McGee Creek

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21. Skelton Lake

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22. Wild Willy's Hot Springs

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23. Crowley Lake

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24. Garnet Lake

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25. Mammoth Museum at the Hayden Cabin

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: Why is Mammoth Lakes, California named so?
  • A: Mammoth Lakes is named for the basin of lakes tucked away in the Sierra Nevada mountains and for Mammoth Peak, a mountain near the town.
  • Q: What makes Mammoth Mountain a popular destination?
  • A: Mammoth Mountain is a huge draw for the area, attracting people from all over the world for its world-class slopes.
  • Q: What outdoor activities can visitors enjoy in Mammoth Lakes?
  • A: In addition to skiing, there is plenty of natural beauty in the Mammoth Lakes area for hikers, horseback riders, bikers, and other outdoors enthusiasts.

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