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Bodie State Historic Park, Bridgeport

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Bodie State Historic Park takes you on a journey back to the days of Californian Gold Rush. A bustling mining community of nearly 10,000 people in the 1880s, this area was completely abandoned by the mid-20th century. This time-capsule-like slice still has about 100 original buildings. If you look through the windows, you'll see that the interiors are also intact. Head to the museum to get on one of the tours, or explore on your own. Be aware that the only facilities are a parking lot and restrooms, so bring any snacks and drinks you may want. Put Bodie State Historic Park into our Bridgeport trip planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Bridgeport.
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  • This is a truly amazing ghost town and well worth the drive. Plan to spend most of the day here as there is so much to see. I like how authentic the place is and how it is rustic and true to form... 
    This is a truly amazing ghost town and well worth the drive. Plan to spend most of the day here as there is so much to see. I like how authentic the place is and how it is rustic and true to form...  more »
  • My friend and I went to Mammoth for a few days to hike, and decided to take a quick detour to Bodie, which is an easy one hour drive from Lake Mono. Because this old mining town is tucked away in the....  more
    My friend and I went to Mammoth for a few days to hike, and decided to take a quick detour to Bodie, which is an easy one hour drive from Lake Mono. Because this old mining town is tucked away in the....  more »
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  • I love walking around historic sites and Bodie is no exception. Much bigger than anticipated, you can walk around between old buildings and enter one or two. You can look into the windows of most houses though and see what living spaces were like back then: Mainly super small... There is a jail, a barber shop, a fire station and a lot more. Highly recommended and worth the few miles drive on the unpaved road.
  • 3 miles on a bumpy dirt road and you're transported to the gold rush era. This town is so well preserved you'd think it was a Hollywood movie set. The cost of admission is worth it, the history is so rich and you could easily spend HOURS here. I had my own ghostly experience while visiting, maybe you will too...

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