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The Top 7 Attractions around Independence

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Independence. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Independence is a region where 7

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

Manzanar National Historic Site Museum hangar ℹ️

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Manzanar is best known as the site of one of ten American concentration camps, where more than 120,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II from December 1942 to …

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The incarcerated American decendents of Japanese immigrants had to create their own cemetery during the 4 year period at the Manzanar concentration camp.

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Manzanar WWII Japanese Concentration Camp

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The Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten concentration camps where the U.S. government incarcerated Japanese-American citizens during World War II. The site is now run by the National …

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Onion Valley Road

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This is a brutally challenging climb! Starting at 4,500 feet in one of the deepest U.S. valleys, surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks.

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Concentration camp barracks, Manzanar 💀

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After the end of WW II the american government quickly dismantled the concentration camps, but some fragments, foundations, and secret photos survived, from which the barrack has been reconstructed.

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