County guide

Things to do in Mono County

4 outings for families, couples, seniors and groups. Every listing links to its source. Details can change. Check with the venue before you go.

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Map of Mono County outings

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Pet-Friendly in Mono County

Places whose official source says dogs or pets are welcome.

2 picks
Section: Pet-Friendlyhistoric site

Bodie State Historic Park

Pets OK

Gold-mining ghost town preserved in "arrested decay," with a museum, 13 miles east of Highway 395; the last 3 miles are unpaved and can be rough. In winter it is reachable only by skis, snowshoes or snowmobile.

Hours
9am-6pm May 1-Nov 1; 9am-4pm Nov 2-May 1
Cost
Adults (18+) $8; youth (4-17) $5; children 3 and under free
Dogs
Dogs allowed in the park; not in historic buildings, the Stamp Mill or the museum.
Section: Pet-Friendlystate natural reserve

Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve

Pets OK

Tufa towers along an ancient eastern Sierra lake near Lee Vining. The boardwalk at the County Park is closed until further notice after the Inn Fire.

Hours
Day use sunrise to sunset
Cost
Vehicle day use $3
Dogs
Dogs allowed in most areas; not on the State Reserve Boardwalk or in the County Park.
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Outdoors and Nature in Mono County

Parks, trails, beaches, gardens and nature reserves.

2 picks
Section: Outdoors and Naturehistoric site

Bodie State Historic Park

Pets OK

Gold-mining ghost town preserved in "arrested decay," with a museum, 13 miles east of Highway 395; the last 3 miles are unpaved and can be rough. In winter it is reachable only by skis, snowshoes or snowmobile.

Hours
9am-6pm May 1-Nov 1; 9am-4pm Nov 2-May 1
Cost
Adults (18+) $8; youth (4-17) $5; children 3 and under free
Dogs
Dogs allowed in the park; not in historic buildings, the Stamp Mill or the museum.
Section: Outdoors and Naturestate natural reserve

Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve

Pets OK

Tufa towers along an ancient eastern Sierra lake near Lee Vining. The boardwalk at the County Park is closed until further notice after the Inn Fire.

Hours
Day use sunrise to sunset
Cost
Vehicle day use $3
Dogs
Dogs allowed in most areas; not on the State Reserve Boardwalk or in the County Park.
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Museums in Mono County

Art, history and science museums, with hours and prices from each source.

1 pick
Section: Museumshistoric site

Bodie State Historic Park

Pets OK

Gold-mining ghost town preserved in "arrested decay," with a museum, 13 miles east of Highway 395; the last 3 miles are unpaved and can be rough. In winter it is reachable only by skis, snowshoes or snowmobile.

Hours
9am-6pm May 1-Nov 1; 9am-4pm Nov 2-May 1
Cost
Adults (18+) $8; youth (4-17) $5; children 3 and under free
Dogs
Dogs allowed in the park; not in historic buildings, the Stamp Mill or the museum.
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Seasonal and Holiday in Mono County

Dated pumpkin patches, holiday lights and seasonal festivals.

1 pick
Section: Seasonal and Holidayevent

Mammoth Mountain 26/27 Opening Day

Friday, November 13, 2026

First chair of the 26/27 ski and snowboard season at Mammoth Mountain.

Dates
Friday, November 13, 2026
Hours
8:30am-4pm
Cost
Lift ticket required
Where
10001 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
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Rainy Day and Indoor in Mono County

Indoor outings for wet or cold days.

1 pick
Section: Rainy Day and Indoorvisitor center

Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore

Indoor

Lee Vining's visitor stop for Mono Lake advice, the 30-minute film The Mono Lake Story, books and a small gallery.

Hours
Daily 9am-5pm
Where
Highway 395 and Third Street, Lee Vining, CA
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