Things To Do:

- Hike North Grove Trail at Big Trees State Park

(Grooms Pick)

- Walk/Relax/Picnic/Hike around White Pines Lake

- Check out the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum at White Pines Lake

Places To Eat:

- Giant Burger (Burgers, Milkshakes)

-Sequoia Woods Country Club: Bar or Dining Room (Dinner & Cocktails)

-El Vaquero (Mexican food & Margaritas)

- Arnold Chinese (Chinese Cuisine)

- Sarafina's Italian Kitchen (Italian Cuisine, Reservation highly recommended)

Things To Do:

- Mystic Saloon (Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Pool Tables, Rock & Roll/Goth Aesthetic, Live Entertainment )

Places To Eat:

- The Red Apple (Donuts, Apple Cider)

- Day-o Espresso (Coffee, Smoothies, Breakfast Sandwiches, Drive Thru Only)

Things To Do:

- Cave Tours: Mercer & Moaning Caverns

(Brides Pick)

- Wine Tasting & Shopping on Main Street Murphys

Places To Eat:

- Murphys Pour House (Local Beer, Sandwiches, Salads, Nice outdoor area for relaxing, Family owned and operated)

- The V Bistro & Bar (Specialty Cocktails, Food, Fine Casual Dining)

- The Watering Hole ( 70+ Beers/Ciders/Meads On Tap, Revolving Menu, Spacious Indoors, Outdoor Patio)

- Firewood (Artisanal Pizza, Tacos, Beer)

- Murphys Pizza Co. (Pizza, Beer)

Things To Do:

- Sourgrass Trail (Hiking)

Places To Eat:

- The Lube Room Saloon (Food, Drinks)

Things To Do:

- Hike, Boat, or Paddle Board at Lake Alpine (Rentals Available)

If you want to explore the surrounding regions further, these may be for you:

- Visit Lake Tahoe (2-2.5 hour drive)

- Visit Reno (2.5-3.5 hour drive)

- Visit the California Coast (Santa Cruz, Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, Monterey, Carmel By-The-Sea, etc -- 2.5-3.5 hour drive)

- Visit Yosemite National Park (1.5-2 hour drive)

- Visit the Central Valley (Fresno, Turlock, Modesto-- just kidding, don't visit the Central Valley. There isn't much to do there, and it's really hot. Like REALLY hot. It also smells kinda funny. Maybe go to the beach instead?)