Julian California Historic Gold
Mining Town
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Julian
California is an historic
gold mining town located in the Cuyamaca mountains
east of San Diego. Although the gold rush in Julian
only lasted a few years, the towns folk stayed on and
began farming. As it turned out apples thrived in the
the
rich land and many orchards
now surround the town of Julian. Apples are
harvested in the fall but any time of the year is good
for a trip to this historic town. Some of the activities
you can do in Julian are: gold mine tours, shopping,
u-pick apples during season, camping, hiking and of
course eating apple pie.
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Julian is
a popular Southern California day trip. During weekends
the town fills up with visitors eager for a slice of
the famous apple pie. For a more relaxed time, take a
drive
up to Julian during the week. There are several restaurants
and bakery's
offer apple pie, the most popular being
Julian Pie Company on main street.
Julian also has several quaint bed and breakfast inns
if you are planning an overnight getaway. Julian is a
nice escape from the city, the drive up the mountain
is very scenic and tranquil. When you arrive you can
enjoy a small town atmosphere which is hard to find these
days. Take a trip back in time to this historic California
town.
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More things
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Smith
Ranch & Julian Railroad, Julian, CA - Perfect
for school or group tours. Take a trip back in time aboard
Julian's
only working railway. The mile long journey takes you around
the historic Smith Ranch with a stop at a real 1870's Julian
gold rush mine. Smith Ranch offers three tours for visiting
groups: Pioneerways Adventure Tour - 3½ hrs; Jr. Pioneerways
Adventure Tour - 2½ hrs; and Julian Train and Gold
Mine Tour - 1 hr. All ages are welcome and each tour includes
a 1-mile train ride. These tours are available by advanced,
group reservation only. Smith Ranch provides family and education
oriented tours. Each tour is California State Curriculum
friendly. All aboard for pioneer fun and adventure! Smith
Ranch. Smith
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Julian gold rush tours and
field trips for groups. Tour includes interactive historical
gold rush musical/reader's theater "Gold HIll",
visit to a historic gold mine, guided tour of the town site
and lunch
complete with apple pie. Take your school or club on a Julian
tour with Enthrall
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Julian
California directions: From
Los Angeles and Orange County take 5 or 15 south to
76
East to
79,
turn right to 78/79
(Santa Ysabel) turn left to Julian, or take 5 or 15 South
to 78 east to Julian. From San Diego take I-8
east to highway 67 (toward Ramona). 67 turns into 78 in Ramona,
follow to Julian, or take
I-8 east to 79 (through the Cuyamaca State Park) to Julian.
From the Carlsbad - Vista take 78 east to Julian. You
can
pick up 78 east from I-15 in Escondido or I-5 in Carlsbad.
Julian Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1866, 2129 Main Street, Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-1857
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