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Things to see in Bishop, California (United States): 5 places and when to go
Bishop, California is a town in United States, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Mountains (2), Stargazing (2). The best known are Methuselah, Mount Humphreys and Mount Tom. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to March and June. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.364, -118.3941
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · Mountains (2) · Stargazing (2)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to March and June.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 353 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Humphreys, at 4,263 m.
What to see in Bishop, California
The places in and around Bishop, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- MethuselahBristlecone pine tree in Inyo County, California; oldest known living non-clonal organism20 km
- Mount HumphreysMountain in California, United States27 km
- Mount TomMountain in the Sierra Nevada of California23 km
- Owens Valley Radio ObservatoryRadio astronomy observatory in California, United States17 km
- Eastern Sierra ObservatoryObservatory10 km
When to go to Bishop, California
The best time to visit Bishop, California is July to September; also possible: October to March and June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:42
- FebPossible10:37
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBetter not12:58
- MayBetter not14:00
- JunPossible14:34
- JulBest time14:20
- AugBest time13:26
- SepBest time12:14
- OctPossible11:01
- NovPossible9:57
- DecPossible9:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. In July, 3 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bishop, California
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 353 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Auberry16 places96 km
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- Fresno, California19 places140 km
- Fairfield6 places184 km
- Merced, California11 places185 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bishop, California?
The best known: Methuselah, Mount Humphreys, Mount Tom, Owens Valley Radio Observatory. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bishop, California?
July to September; also possible: October to March and June. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26.
How do you get to Bishop, California?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 353 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bishop, California as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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