DESTINATION

Merced

Merced National Wildlife Refuge is 16 miles southwest. Water sports are offered 7 miles northeast at Lake Yosemite. Lillian, a capuchin monkey, is one of the animal residents at Applegate Park Zoo, 25th and R streets, which also has children's rides; phone (209) 725-3337.

Visitor Centers

Merced Visitor Services 710 W. 16th St. Merced, CA 95340. Phone:(209)724-8104 or (800)446-5353

Self-guiding Tours

The conference and visitors bureau distributes a guide to historic Merced as well as a blossom guide.

Things to Do

Merced County Courthouse Museum

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