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Within this email, you will find various locations for entertainment and popular restaurants within the Merced County area. Take a moment and browse some of the key spots in town. Don't miss some of the favorites in town!
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Yosemite National Park is best known for its mesmerizing waterfalls, but there is much more to see and do. Activities include: hiking, backpacking, tours, biking, fishing, rock climbing, horseback riding, volunteering, and much more.
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Explore the variety of landscapes and amazing scenery Yosemite has to offer.If you're not into physical activities, you can enjoy the valley with a picnic. |
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There are hiking trails for all levels of experience. Each of them with breathtaking views and lots of history. Lots of great scenery for some creative photography! |
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Lake Yosemite is only a few minutes away from UC Merced. If you enjoy a beautiful sunset, here is the place to be. Other activities include: picnics, fishing, volleyball (sand courts), paddle boarding, and kayaking.
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Take a walk on the bridge and enjoy the beautiful morning sunrise or evening sunset. |
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Visit The Padyak Shack and go have some fun with your fellow classmates! You can rent out all the necessary gear and choose from paddle boarding to kayaking.
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The Cue Spot Billiards is located in downtown Merced just under 10 miles from UC Merced. Go with friends, shoot some pool, enjoy some drinks, and just have a great time!
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Amenities include: pool tables, shuffleboard, ping pong, air hockey, a jukebox, and other arcade games. |
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For special occasions or just for fun, take your friends and enjoy over 120 different kinds of beer. |
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Coffee Bandits is also located in downtown Merced a few miles from campus. Enjoy some coffee, pastries, and a calm peaceful environment. Occasionally, they will have local musicians perform.
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Choose from a wide selection of items such as: iced tea, coffee, lattes, expressos, sandwiches, bagels, and pastries (vegan options available). |
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Once regulations allow customers to stay inside, take your studying elsewhere and enjoy some coffee and pastries while you're at it. |
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The Dust Bowl is a brewery/restaurant located in nearby Turlock, CA. They offer over 20 taps at the inside bar and patio dining area.
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Outside they have patio dining, beer garden, and activities such as corn hole, life size jenga, bocce, and more! |
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If you don't feel like being outside, enjoy some craft beer and full size restaurant service indoors. |
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Em-Tea and Quickly's are the places to go if you are looking for some delicious boba drinks. Both located in North Merced only at a short distance from each other only a few minutes away from UC Merced.
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Em-Tea is located in North Merced just a few minutes from campus. All drinks are tea based and desserts are all freshly made every day. |
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Quickly's is a counter-serve cafe chain for Taiwanese bubble tea in many flavors. They also have asian desserts and snacks. Located in the promenade where you can find several other food options.
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The Regal Hollywood Cinema movie theater is the places to go if you are trying to enjoy a great movie outside the house. Go with some friends and enjoy some popcorn!
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The Art Kamangar Center at The Merced Theatre
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Castle Air Museum gives visitors a peek into the past and lends insight into the evolution of aircraft and the past milestones of aviation. It offers visitors of all ages a glimpse of what the future of aerospace might hold.
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Merced Art Hop
The Merced Art Hop is an arts fair and community event that happens four times a year in downtown Merced. Enjoy a stroll through Main Street, and admire the work of local artists.
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Merced/Atwater Flea and Farmers Markets |
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The Merced/Atwater Flea Markets have a variety of vendors. They have fresh fruits, vegetables, food, household items, plants, furniture, collectibles, and anything else you can think of!
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Restaurants Recommendations
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Graduate Orientation Week (GROW) is required for all incoming graduate students. Please complete the below registration form no later than Friday, July 29, 2022.
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