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ACTIVITIES
RELAX at the cabin! Have fun doing Big Bear activities!
Stay at one of the
Blacks Bear Mountain Lodge Vacation Rentals! Location Location Location  | Enjoy a three-hour tour in the National Forest
as certified guides show the way and teach rope-climbing techniques. All equipment is provided. The company also provides
a ... Best For: Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | The Alpine Slide consists of two quarter-mile
long concrete tracks traversed by riders on individually controlled bobsleds. Though a waiver you must sign hints otherwise,
the ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens
(13+) |
 | These stables offer a range of guided trips on
horseback -- from one-hour to half-day rides. It's a wonderful way to explore the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains terrain,
and ... Best For: Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | Bear Mountain, owned by Mammoth Mountain Ski
Area, is particularly popular with snowboarders -- it features Southern California's only super pipe, where snowboarders can
practice some new tricks ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens
(13+) |
 | A small zoo in the heart of Big Bear Lake, the Alpine Zoo has rescued and rehabilitated wildlife here since 1959. The animals ... |
 | For outdoor adventurers, this center is a useful
first stop. Staff can help with hiking, mountain-biking and camping plans. You can also arrange any necessary permits and
passes. ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens
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 | Need a break from all that nature? The Funplex
packs in a lot of excitement for certain age groups in its relatively small interior. Its two rides are the Himalayan mini-roller
... Best For: Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | For a look at local history, this museum is a
fun place to stop in, especially because it won't cost you much (kids 14 and under are free, and adults are asked a $3 donation).
... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) |
 | The lake's shoreline is dotted with a number
of marinas. For boat-owners, slips are available to rent. Pontoons, pedal boats, kayaks and canoes can be rented, too, as
can ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens
(10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | The charming entertainment and shopping district
known as "The Village" is a pedestrian-friendly hub that offers plenty to eat and see. It's lined with specialty
shops, galleries, ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens
(10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | Explore Big Bear Lake by pirate ship! The Time
Bandit is a scaled replica of an authentic Spanish galleon that takes families and kids around Big Bear Lake, educating everyone
on ... Best For: Tots (0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens
(13+) |
 | Snow-tubing is the winter sport that's on at
this location, with its long slopes, accessed via chair lifts, barreled down by riders atop inflatable tubes. Children ages
2 to 6 ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens
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 | In a big red barn, this 16-lane bowling alley
can be just the place to head for a couple hours of family fun. There's nothing glitzy about it (unless you count the nightly
"glow ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens
(13+) |
 | Enjoy an authentic paddleboat ride aboard the
Miss Liberty on Big Bear Lake's largest tour boat. The 1.5-hour tours are fully ... |
 | Across the road from Bear Mountain, this two-and-a-half-acre
center with a big heart is home to a great variety of animals, including grizzly bears, bison, cougars, bald eagles, ... Best For: Tots
(0-2) Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
 | The San Bernardino National Forest is teeming
with natural beauty and wildlife, and threaded with many trails. If, like me, you have a little one who likes to explore every
single ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens
(13+) |
 | Owned by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Snow Summit
offers 31 trails and 14 lifts. It also offers Fun Zones for beginners, along with private lessons. When skiers and snowboarders
get hungry, ... Best For: Kids (3-6) Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens
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 | During the summer months, Snow Summit becomes
a lush hiking area for families to enjoy. The mile-long Scenic Sky Chair helps families get to the top -- 8,200 feet -- to
enjoy the ... Best For: Kids (7-9) Tweens (10-12) Teens (13+) |
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