Spend time appreciating the historic sites, and checking out the local cuisine in Independence.
You can easily spend a relaxing day visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia National Forest. There's plenty more to see, including sights like Manzanar National Historic Site and Onion Valley Trailhead.
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Eastern Sierra Motor lodge
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge
7.6 out of 10, Good, (37)
The price is $110
includes taxes & fees
$98 per night
Feb 12 - Feb 13
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Top landmarks in Independence
![Gatehouse at Manzanar, most famous of the ten concentration camps, or "relocation centers" built to house Japanese-Americans and Japanese aliens during the Second World War. Nearly 120,000 people, two-thirds of them U.S. citizens, were removed from their homes, primarily on the west coast, to the camps inland. When I was a kid, riding up U.S. 395 to a camping or hiking trip in the Sierras, these gatehouses were the most visible parts of what remained of the camp. Manzanar has since become a National Historic Site, with an interpretive center housed in the camp's former auditorium and reconstructed barracks with exhibits documenting the lives of the internees.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/77b2614b5dbfd2ab4e702d333de3a2dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Manzanar National Historic Site
Manzanar National Historic Site is just one of the landmarks located 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from central Independence, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.
Onion Valley Trailhead
Onion Valley Trailhead is 8.1 mi (13 km) from central Independence, why not stop by during your stay.
Learn more about Independence
Independence is well-known for its attractions such as Manzanar National Historic Site and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Visitors to this historical city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Sequoia National Forest and Onion Valley Trailhead.
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Independence Travel Information
Best Time to Visit | January, March and April |
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Average Stay | 2 days |
International Airport | Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) |
Popular Sights | Manzanar National Historic Site, Dehy Park and Eastern California Museum |
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