Merced Attractions
Merced County
Location and importance
Merced lies in the fertile agricultural region of the San Joaquin Valley where in addition to rearing cattle, peaches, tomatoes, almonds and alfalfa are grown; it is well-known because of its location on the approach road to the western entrance to Yosemite National Park which is scarcely 60mi/100km away.
Location and importance
Merced lies in the fertile agricultural region of the San Joaquin Valley where in addition to rearing cattle, peaches, tomatoes, almonds and alfalfa are grown; it is well-known because of its location on the approach road to the western entrance to Yosemite National Park which is scarcely 60mi/100km away.
Agricultural Museum
The Agricultural Museum in Merced has displays of antique equipment and a working blacksmith's shop.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Applegate Park Zoo
The Applegate Park Zoo in Merced has animals, picnic facilities and a rose garden. There is an area for the kids with a train.
Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Lake Yosemite County Park
Only some 7mi/12km northeast of Merced lies the charming Lake Yosemite County Park (boats for hire, fishing and water-sports facilities).
Merced County Courthouse Museum
The Merced County Courthouse Museum has exhibits from the history of the town. Visitors will find displays of quilts and toys.
Merced County Courthouse Museum
West 21st and N Street
Merced, CA 95340
United States
West 21st and N Street
Merced, CA 95340
United States
Phone 1 (209) 723-2401
Fax 1 (209) 723-8029
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Merced Multicultural Arts Center
The Merced Multicultural Arts Center is a three story building with galleries featuring paintings, sculpture and photography exhibits.
Merced Multicultural Arts Center
645 West Main Street
Merced, CA 95340-4717
United States
645 West Main Street
Merced, CA 95340-4717
United States
Phone 1 (209) 388-1090
Fax 1 (209) 388-1106
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 14:00 |
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