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Bishop (formerly Bishop Creek) is a city in California, United States. It is the largest populated place and only incorporated city in Inyo County. Bishop is located near the northern end of the Owens Valley and the Mojave Desert, at an elevation of 4,150 feet (1,260 m).
- Stroll Downtown Bishop. Bishop is the largest town in the Owens Valley. It has a charming downtown that invites strolling. You’ll see some historic buildings and Old West facades as you walk, as well as some stunning murals.
- Visit a Bakery (or Two!) in Downtown Bishop. If you love baked treats, you’ll be thrilled to read that Bishop boasts not one, but two super popular and highly regarded bakeries!
- Go Bouldering at the Buttermilk Boulders. If you climb, you probably know about the Buttermilks already. Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada a few miles outside the town of Bishop, the scenic climbing area is popular with all levels of climbers from all over the world.
- Visit the Volcanic Tablelands. While the Buttermilk Boulders are definitely iconic, they are not the only climbing locations in Bishop. The Happy and Sad Boulders, located in a canyon in the Volcanic Tableland northwest of Bishop, are also sought-after bouldering destinations, with the Sad Boulders considered more difficult.
3 days ago · Welcome to Bishop, CA. Plan your vacation now and explore unforgettable outdoor attractions and activities, comfortable hotels and delicious local restaurants. (760) 873-8405
The City of Bishop is a small city in the spectacular Eastern Sierra region of California. The Eastern Sierra region is about the middle of the state along its eastern border with Nevada and about halfway between Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks.
- Dmcclenathen. Goleta, CA 139 contributions. The Oldest living thing on Earth-Bristlecone Pine Forest. We drove our Jeep up 10,000 feet into the white mountains missing the turn for Bristlecone Pine Forrest.
- Lynette51. Santa Barbara, CA1,408 contributions. So much more than a railroad museum! This is a definite stop when coming into Bishop off the highway 6. It's huge and it's more like a town rebuilt with all of the different historical buildings that you walk in and out of.
- MelvinPusfinger. Temecula, CA 605 contributions. Excellent scenery and great hiking. The trail is approximately 35 miles from Bishop and it is at 10,000 feet of elevation.
- Tony K. Moreno Valley, CA 735 contributions. Cool old place to soak in soothing Hot Springs. We’ve stopped/camped here many times to soak. Yeah it’s old & very rustic but soothing waters are what your there for.
Bishop, California is a friendly town nestled in between two majestic mountain ranges, the iconic Sierra Nevada mountains to the West, and the White Mountains to the East. This unusual geographic location make Bishop incredibly special and during your stay here you will enjoy stunning, world-renown scenery, unparalleled outdoor recreation ...
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