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Old Jul 21st, 2003 | 07:56 PM
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Merced or Mariposa
HI, Heading to Yosemite, but getting into Oakland Airport miday, which town would be better for a overnight stay before heading to Yosemite. Merced or Maripose.
Thanks for input
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Old Jul 21st, 2003 | 09:15 PM
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Mariposa, Mariposa, Mariposa. Charming B and B's, antique shops, small cafes etc... much more scenic. Try google and good luck.
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Old Jul 21st, 2003 | 09:19 PM
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I'll second the recommendation for Mariposa.
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Old Jul 21st, 2003 | 10:41 PM
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Mariposa - quaint mountain town outside of Yosemite. Merced - agricultural town in the San Joaquin Valley.

Mariposa!
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Old Jul 22nd, 2003 | 07:40 AM
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In case the above aren't clear enough - MARIPOSA!!!!!

(Merced is just a smaller Fresno)
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Old Jul 22nd, 2003 | 07:57 AM
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Another vote for Mariposa - you'll see why when you pass through Merced on your way through.

Janis - you made me crack up - you are so right, just a smaller Fresno.
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Old Jul 22nd, 2003 | 08:03 AM
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Totally agree with the others, MARIPOSA!!
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Old Jul 23rd, 2003 | 12:36 PM
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Thanks everyone for the response. I knew I could depend on my Yosemite friends for advice. Mariposa it is! Any recomendations for lodging?
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Old Jul 23rd, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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Don't stay in Merced. Ick.

You could also look into staying in Groveland, which is a teeny goldrush town in the hills on your way into Yosemite.


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