Arts & Heritage

Celebrate the arts in Mammoth Lakes with year-round performances and cultural events.

Just because you’re surrounded by epic natural beauty doesn’t mean you have to spend all of your time outdoors in Mammoth Lakes. The area is home to lots of arts and culture, too—including theater, art galleries, live music and festivals.

Performing Arts & Theaters
The drama in Mammoth Lakes doesn’t stop at the inspiring scenery, you’ll plenty indoors as well.
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Must-See Historical Places

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Did You Know Mammoth Lakes Has Volcanoes!?
The community is surrounded by an incredibly diverse collection of volcanoes found along the rim of the ancient Long Valley Caldera.
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From Glaciers to Gondolas: How Mammoth Mountain Got Its Shape
When it comes to the geologic history of North American ski resorts, nothing compares to the explosive formation of Mammoth Mountain.
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John Muir in the Eastern Sierra
2016 marks the 100th birthday of the National Park Service and it’s a landmark occasion for conservation efforts across the country.
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Exploring the Early History of Mammoth Lakes: Top 3 Day Hikes Near Town
Do you enjoy hiking in the legendary and scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains? Are you a history buff interested in the early development of the western U.S.?
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The History and Geology of the Bodie Ghost Town
Preserved in a state of “arrested decay”, visitors to Bodie are able to explore the turn of the century remains of one of California's most lucrative mining districts.
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Winter Activities
A snowboarder wearing bright red gear races down a mountain, kicking up snow around them
Spring
Summer Activities
Two people paddle along a lake in kayaks. The lake is surrounded by trees and a mountain is visible over the tree line
Fall
Mammoth Lakes in the fall. Yellow and orange trees cover the mountains. snow capped mountains are in the distance

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