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Bodie State Historic Park

Bodie Rd., Bridgeport, CA 93517
619-647-6445
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Bridgeport
4.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Ghost Towns
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Driving, Group tours/walking tour
Description: One of the best preserved ghost towns.
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Kensington, California
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

The excellent part is that this is a very well preserved mining "ghost" town. A lot of work and care has gone into its preservation and those responsible have performed a wonderful service to all who visit. The downside is that the park hours were only from 9 - 3 and the road is 13 miles from the 395 turnoff... More

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Tehachapi, California
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

This is a wonderful authentic ghost town. Many of the original buildings still remain and are available for viewing. Bring food and water because there are limited services at the park. More

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Mammoth Lakes
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

Just very interesting and great photo opportunities. Easy access but can be pretty hot in the summer. More

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Tuolumne City, California, United States
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

if you want to get back to the old west this is the place to do it More

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Mainz
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Quite big ghost town with lots of more or less intact houses. You get a written guide with detailed description of all the houses. It brings up the atmosphere of those times when you wander slowly around and take the time to read about the fates of the people that lived there...Also a 100 % recommendation for fans of old... More

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Poole Dorset
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011

It was November and so not many people around so felt a real ghost town. I guess without knowing the history it was difficult to understand the setting. More

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Glendora, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011

Probably as close as you can get to "How it was" back in the day. I prefer late Fall to avoid the crowds that are there daily during the summer months. Perfect location for some really incredible photography opportunities. More

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North Las Vegas, Nevada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011

At first I was hesitant to pay the $12 entrance fee (2x$6), but after visited, it was well worth the money. Many historic buildings, mines... uber-photogenic place!!! If you are in the neighborhood, go visit - I enjoyed Bodie beter than going to Yosemite. More

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Christchurch
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011

This town is well worth a visit. If you've stayed overnight and found out how cold it can get in August and seen the thin walls and drafty houses its amazing that anyone lived here at all. More

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monterey
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2011

For anyone going to the eastern sierras, Bodie is a must. The old mining town, that only five percent of exists today, shows you a look into the past, and the present environmental struggle. To imagine living in this place, reminds us of the how hard life used to be. Yet, for a long time people lived and reared their... More

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