Merced County is a county located in the central part of California, United States. It is situated in the San Joaquin Valley, approximately 110 miles southeast of San Francisco and 60 miles northwest of Fresno. Merced County covers an area of 1,935 square miles and has a population of around 290,000 people.
Castle Air Museum is a military aviation museum located in Atwater, California featuring nearly seventy restored vintage military aircraft ranging from pre-WWII to the present on approximately twenty acres of beautifully-maintained grounds.
Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center is a Cheese and whey manufacturing facility with a California visitor center open to the public. Come learn how cheese is made!
The Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 10,262 acres (41.53 km2) of wetlands, native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas in California.
The Merced County Courthouse Museum is a historical museum located in downtown Merced, California. The museum is housed in the former Merced County Courthouse building, which was built in 1875 and served as the county courthouse until 1975. The courthouse was then converted into a museum in 1976, and it has been open to the public ever since.
Poker Flats Casino is a card room located in Merced, California, United States. It is situated in the central part of the state, approximately 20 miles northwest of the city of Atwater.
The Merced Multicultural Arts Center is a vibrant community arts center located in downtown Merced, California. The center is dedicated to promoting multiculturalism and the arts, and it offers a wide range of programs and events that celebrate the diversity of the Merced community.
The 4.45 acre Joseph Gallo Park has 3 small covered picnic shelters now available for rent, playground, restrooms and a 5 foot wide mostly shaded walking path.
The McConnell State Recreation Area is on the banks of the Merced River. Fishing is popular for catfish, black bass and perch. There are picnic, camping and play areas.
The Sikh Temple in Livingston, California, is a Gurdwara, which is a place of worship for Sikhs. It is located in Merced County, California, about 30 miles south of Modesto. The temple is also known as Livingston Gurdwara Sahib, and it serves as a hub for the local Sikh community.
Atwater Flea & Farmers Market provide a safe and enjoyable environment where shoppers of all ages can come spend time with family and friends enjoying all that the outdoor markets have to offer while contributing to the overall success of the vendors.
Merced Antique Mall is one of the area's largest shopping adventures with over 7500 sq ft of antiques and collectibles as well a large basement full of more interesting it.
Merced is a city in, and the county seat of, Merced County, California, in the San Joaquin Valley. As of April 2020 Census, the city had a population of 86,333. Incorporated on April 1, 1889, Merced is a charter city that operates under a council-manager government. It is named after the Merced River, which flows nearby.
