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Mono Lake
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes
Attraction type: Lake; Geological formation
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Mammoth Mountain
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes

A variety of late spring and early summer terrain is available for first-time beginners and double diamond pursuers.

Attraction type: Ski area; Snowboard ski area; Cross-country ski area; Mountain; Beach
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Devil's Postpile National Monument
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes

This obscure part of the National Park System features unique basalt rock formations.

Attraction type: National park
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Mammoth Mountain Bike Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes

A popular spot to rent mountain bikes and equipment for a day of biking on Mammoth Mountain.

Attraction type: Biking trail (mountain); Park; Biking trail
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Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes
Attraction type: Ski area
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Mammoth Adventure Center
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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Top of the Sierra Interpretive Center
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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Hot Creek
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes

Due to unstable geothermal activity, Hot Creek area has been closed.  One traveler went on 7/20/08 and was advised by a ranger that Hot Creek has been fenced off to bathers.  The ranger explained...

Attraction type: Geological formation; Hot spring/geyser
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Mammoth Lakes Visitor's Center
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes
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Mono Lake Visitors Center
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes
Attraction type: Other
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Obsidian Dome
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes

Location is in Mono County near June lakes, this natural dome was created out of lava which solidified to black glass, hence the name, obsidian.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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Crowley Lake
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes

This man-made lake is well-stocked with several types of trout for prime fishing.

Attraction type: Lake
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Kamikaze
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes

Downhill mountain bike trail located in the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park.

Attraction type: Biking trail (mountain)
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Hot Creek Fish Hatchery
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes

The entry point for millions of trout eggs, this is one of the main hatcheries in California's fish-stocking program.

Attraction type: Nature center
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Sierra Star Golf Club
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 16 attractions in Mammoth Lakes

This par 70, 18-hole golf course incorporates lush, tree-lined fairways, well-trapped greens and a variety of lakes and ponds throughout 6,708 yards of well-maintained landscape.

Attraction type: Golf course
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Snowcreek Golf Course
Attraction type: Golf course
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