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A beautiful restored ranch-style home, this place has a patio overlooking a tranquil 3-acre
garden, and six nicely furnished rooms, some with fireplaces, all with TV and VCR.
Guests enjoy a complimentary gourmet breakfast and afternoon wine.
Hostel California
HOSTEL
( 760-399-6316;
www.hostelbishop.com
; 213 Academy Ave; dm $20, r $60-80; )
A historic Victorian house located right in the center of town, this new hostel traded in the
fussy doilies of the former B&B for climbing photos and gear displays. Hikers, anglers
and climbers love the six-bed dorms, full kitchen and laundry-time loaner clothes, as well
as the homey outdoors-loving atmosphere. Adults only.
Eating
Great Basin Bakery
BAKERY, CAFE
(
www.greatbasinbakerybishop.com
; 275-D S Main St, entrance on Lagoon St; salads & sandwiches
$5-7; 6am-4pm Mon-Sat, 6:30am-4pm Sun; )
On a side street in the southern part of town, this excellent bakery serves locally roasted
coffee, breakfast sandwiches on freshly baked bagels with local eggs, scratch-made soups
and lots of delectable baked goods (with vegan and gluten-free options).
Erick Schat's Bakkerÿ
BAKERY
(
760-873-7156;
www.erickschatsbakery.com
; 763 N Main St; sandwiches $5-8.50;
6am-6pm
Sun-Thu, to 7pm Fri)
A much-hyped tourist mecca filled to the rafters with racks of fresh bread, it has been
making its signature shepherd bread and other baked goodies since 1938. The bakery also
features a popular sandwich bar.
Back Alley
AMERICAN
(
www.thebackalleybowlandgrill.com
; 649 N Main St, behind Yamatani's Resturant; mains $13-23;
11:30am-9pm)
