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Bodie
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A gold-rush ghost town perched at 8,380 feet on the California-Nevada border. One of the most visited of its kind.
Overview of Bodie
Bodie is a gold-rush ghost town perched at 8,380 feet on the border with Nevada. Well preserved, it is one of the most visited of its kind.
Key Facts
- Type of place: village.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
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- Local time: .
- Population: uninhabited.
- Area:
- Altitude: 8,380 feet.
- Website: www.parks.ca.gov
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