Introducing Merced
Yosemite’s primary gateway town has a certain all-American appeal, with its tree-lined streets, historic Victorian homes and magnificent 1875 courthouse. The downtown business district, centered along classic Main St, has 1930s movie theaters, antique stores and a few casual eateries.
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The University of California campus opened in the fall of 2005, a year late and with most of the construction still not completed. UC Merced’s first freshman class numbered just 1000 students, but as the school grows to its planned student body of 10, 000 to 15, 000, it will surely have a huge impact on the town.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Road Trip - SF to Vegas
by jdubphoto 30 August 2011
I would go through Yosemite on hwy 120. I have stayed in Merced then drove through the park, even rafted in the park then went out hwy…
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RE: Los Angeles to Yosemite by Bus
by nutraxfornerves 18 August 2011
You can get to Yosemite from LA by [_AMTRAK_|http://www.amtrak.com/]--AMTRAK bus to Bakersfield, train to Merced, local bus to Yosemite.…
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Re: Yosemite lodging or alternative options
by BubbaK 27 July 2011
Where have you looked? There are lots of hotels, motels, etc. in El Portal, Mariposa, Groveland, etc. The Bug gets varying reviews, but…
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