VISIT BISHOP
Family Vacation in the Bishop Area
California, United States
Wondering where to take the kids this summer? Check out Bishop, CA. Bishop is located 4 hours from Los Angeles, Reno and Las Vegas, with daily flights from San Francisco for most of the summer. There's TONS of fun stuff for the whole family!
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Kids Love Trains
Silver Canyon Rd
Bishop, CA
Monday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Chances are that some member of your family loves trains! And if you have a train lover, then this is a really cool spot. Kids can climb right up in the locomotive and feel what it is like to be the conductor. The old train depot is surrounded by buildings with all sorts of neat relics. Bring a picnic and enjoy this piece of history.
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Go Boating
100 Lake Sabrina Rd
Bishop, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
If the weather is nice, then renting a boat is a super fun option. Depending on the year, Lake Sabrina and South Lake have boats for rent. Both of these lakes are accessible in the summer and fall. They are roughly a 25-minute drive from Bishop, up Highway 168. They are up at 9-10,000' elevation, so bring some warm clothes for the evenings. If you have your own, canoes, kayaks or paddle boards, they are also a great way to explore these beautiful lakes.
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Watch a Rodeo
475 Sierra St
Bishop, CA
Monday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Bishop has a few times throughout the spring and summer to catch a rodeo. The high school rodeo circuit comes through town during the spring. The California High School Rodeo State Finals Rodeo Championships, which take place in early June, have been hosted here in Bishop for a number of years. You can also catch rodeo fun at Mule Days (held on Memorial Day Weekend) and during the Tri-County Fair (over Labor Day Weekend). Tap the up arrow for our event calendar.
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Teach Them to Fish
Bishop, California, United States
Sharing an activity like fishing with your kids is something they'll likely never forget. Those of you who fish know how many memories were formed during the time on the water with family and friends. Kids love getting muddy and wet, and seeing the wonders of nature that live in the ponds, lakes, and rivers.
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Make Memories
Inyo County, CA
Escape to nature and make memories! Time outside away from devices and social media is good for all of us. It's a time to connect with each other. Kids naturally know what to do when they get outside. They explore and play. They build and imagine. And maybe mom, dad, grandma or grandpa can let their inner child have some fun too!! Come make some memories with your kids here in Bishop!