Ely, Nevada, initially served as a station for stagecoaches traveling along the Pony Express route. In the early 1900s, copper was discovered in the region, which led to Ely becoming a mining town. For many decades, copper mining was the city's primary income source. However, when copper prices … [Read more...]
Southern California Railway Museum Day Trip: History & Fun
The Southern California Railway Museum is the perfect day trip destination if you love trains. Located in Perris, California, the railroad museum was founded in 1956 at the Pinacate Station as the "Orange Empire Trolley Museum." Many of the locomotives on display were rescued from scrap yards … [Read more...]
Fairplex Garden Railroad Kids Day Trip
Fairplex Garden Railroad is open year-round on the second Sunday of each month and every day during the Los Angeles County Fair. Kids of all ages will love visiting this fantastic train layout. This is the oldest and largest publicly operating garden railroad in the United States. It was started … [Read more...]
Moss Landing Day Trip Kayaking Fresh Seafood
Moss Landing is a sleepy little fishing village that time has forgotten. Located halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey, most people visit this area to explore Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine. Elkhorn Slough is located just east of Moss Landing. The Slough is managed by the California … [Read more...]
Southern California Historic Places Landmarks and Sites
Here is a list of historic places in Southern California, from iconic landmarks to western ghost towns. Use this list to discover attractions dating back 100 years or more. Union Station Los Angeles Opened in 1939, Union Station is known as the "Last of the Great Railway Stations." This iconic … [Read more...]
California Highway 39 Road Trip Points of Interest
California State Route 39 originally ran from Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach to Angeles Crest Highway in the San Gabriel Mountains. The route for this road trip starts in Azusa, California, and ends at Crystal Lake Recreation Area. Forest Adventure Pass The first stop before driving … [Read more...]
Lake Elsinore Day Trip Things To Do
Lake Elsinore is located along Interstate 15 between Corona and Temecula, California. The city of Lake Elsinore is the second oldest in Riverside County. Lake Elsinore is kept at a healthy level of 1200 feet and is Southern California's largest natural freshwater lake. It offers year-round boating … [Read more...]
California Railroad Depot Museums Step Back in Time
California railroad depot museums allow visitors to connect with the past and witness the preservation of local history. Most of these historic structures have been relocated from their original locations and restored by volunteers. These museums feature railway artifacts, old photographs, vintage … [Read more...]
California Zoos, Aquariums, and Safari Parks
California Zoos and aquariums make an excellent destination for a day trip. Included on our list are large and small zoos & aquariums. California has some great places to view animals and sea creatures. If you have visited zoos or Aquariums, let us know in the comment section. And if we have … [Read more...]
Lands End Park San Francisco Day Trip
Lands End Park is a craggy corner at San Francisco's Bay entrance. It is known for its beautiful secluded beaches, rocky exposed bluffs, and spectacular vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge. The region is often windswept and cloaked in fog, with shipwrecks and a history of landslides. Today, Lands … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Orange County Thanksgiving Weekend
List of fun things to do Thanksgiving Weekend in Orange County. Attractions, activities, parks, and day trip ideas, along with a few hidden gems. If you have out-of-town visitors or are local looking for affordable outings close to home, don't forget to bookmark and share this page. Popular Orange … [Read more...]
Keeler Ghost Town Owens Valley California
Keeler, California, was once a bustling town with a train station, a 300-foot pier, a public swimming pool, and several hotels. The city was initially called Hawley and later named Keeler after Julius M. Keeler. The town's existence was partly due to the Cerro Gordo mines high above the Inyo … [Read more...]
Silverado Canyon Cafe Rustic Orange County Diner
Silverado Canyon Cafe is located in the tiny town of Silverado in the hills above Orange County. It's hard to believe that less than 20 miles from Disneyland, such a place still exists. The food here is your basic diner fare: hamburgers, sandwiches, and breakfast items. Most customers are locals, … [Read more...]
Day Trip Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Explore Hidden Artworks
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens span 13 acres in Brengle Terrace Park and offer an enjoyable and affordable day trip option from San Diego or Orange County. The garden boasts a collection of hundreds of unique and fascinating plants and features a variety of sculptures and artworks throughout the … [Read more...]
June Lake Loop Discover Points of Interest Things To Do
The June Lake Loop is a scenic 16-mile stretch of Route 158 that encircles four beautiful lakes located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at the southernmost rim of Mono Basin. Like the nearby Mammoth Lakes, the June Lake Loop boasts stunning views and numerous outdoor outdoor options. From skiing … [Read more...]
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