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.
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
Highlight • Historical Site
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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Cemetery and Japanese Inmate Memorial, Manzanar ⛩️
Highlight • Historical Site
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
Highlight • Historical Site
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
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
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.
Widely regarded as one of California's most demanding ascents, …
Widely regarded as one of California's most demanding ascents, …
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Concentration camp barracks, Manzanar 💀
Highlight • Historical Site
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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