Merced · Merced County, CA

Arts & Culture in Merced

Scout analyzed 39 Merced places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.

Places analyzed

39

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.3 hr

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Oh Wow Nickel Arcade

Family

Oh Wow Nickel Arcade

Scotts Diner

Food & Drink

Scotts Diner

Food
1.3 hr visit
Strings

Food & Drink

Strings

Italian chain presents traditional dishes including pizzas, pastas & calzones in a low-key setting.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Fahrens Park

Outdoors

Fahrens Park

The Black Rascal Bike Path passes through this recreation area with a playground & disc-golf course.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Rahilly Park

Outdoors

Rahilly Park

A 2.9-acre community park with a playground, picnic shelter & access to a cycle path.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Jantz Café & Bakery

Food & Drink

Jantz Café & Bakery

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Yum Yum Donuts

Food & Drink

Yum Yum Donuts

Longstanding donut shop offering many flavors & varieties, plus sandwiches & drinks.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Merced's Applegate Park Zoo

Family

Merced's Applegate Park Zoo

This park with picnic areas & a playground is home to a small zoo that shelters native wildlife.

OutdoorsAnimals
2 hr visit
Tandoor Table

Food & Drink

Tandoor Table

Food
1.3 hr visit
Yosemite Station

Food & Drink

Yosemite Station

Homestyle joint featuring classic American fare, all-day breakfast & student & senior specials.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Black Bear Diner Merced

Food & Drink

Black Bear Diner Merced

Easygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Merced County Fair

Arts & Culture

Merced County Fair

Henderson Park

Outdoors

Henderson Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
La Finca Branding Iron

Food & Drink

La Finca Branding Iron

Classic American chophouse serving steak, seafood & prime rib in a sophisticated dining room.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Lake Yosemite Recreation Area

Outdoors

Lake Yosemite Recreation Area

Scenic park with an artificial reservoir for swimming, fishing & kayaking, plus picnic shelters.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
The Mainzer

Food & Drink

The Mainzer

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Em-Tea

Food & Drink

Em-Tea

Coffee Bandits

Food & Drink

Coffee Bandits

FoodLive musicShopping
45 min visit
Merced National Wildlife Refuge

Outdoors

Merced National Wildlife Refuge

10.2-acre wetlands & grasslands known as a legendary wintering habitat for waterfowl & shorebirds.

OutdoorsAnimals
1.5 hr visit
McNamara Park

Outdoors

McNamara Park

Community park offering over 8-acres of green space & recreational amenities, including a pool.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Destino's

Food & Drink

Destino's

Homemade pastas & other Italian classics served with cocktails in an easygoing, bi-level setting.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Bella Luna

Food & Drink

Bella Luna

Warm, comfy Italian bar/eatery since 1995 with thin-crust pizza, seasonal dishes & artisanal breads.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Five Ten Bistro

Food & Drink

Five Ten Bistro

Food
1.3 hr visit
Bagel Tyme

Food & Drink

Bagel Tyme

FoodShopping
45 min visit

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