Daytrippen.com https://www.daytrippen.com/ Your Trip Starts Here Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:38:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.daytrippen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-logo-trip-32x32.jpg Daytrippen.com https://www.daytrippen.com/ 32 32 208753596 Explore Historic Shoshone California Gateway To Death Valley https://www.daytrippen.com/historic-shoshone-california/ https://www.daytrippen.com/historic-shoshone-california/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:27:27 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=15030 Shoshone, California, is a small desert town located near the southern entrance of Death Valley National Park. Situated along Highway 178, Shoshone was originally named Metberry Spring. In 1909, the city was renamed Shoshone and became a station stop on the Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad. Today, for many travelers, Shoshone serves as a pit stop […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/historic-shoshone-california/feed/ 1 15030 Day Trip Tankland American Military Museum El Monte https://www.daytrippen.com/tankland-american-military-museum/ https://www.daytrippen.com/tankland-american-military-museum/#respond Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:05:18 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=23765 Tankland, as locals refer to it, is officially called the American Military Museum. This outdoor museum in South El Monte, California, showcases tanks, military vehicles, artillery, and artifacts. In total, 180 exhibits are on display, many of which are in various states of disrepair. The museum boasts the largest inter-service collection of military equipment in […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/tankland-american-military-museum/feed/ 0 23765 Day Trip to Historic Olvera Street in Downtown Los Angeles https://www.daytrippen.com/olvera-street-los-angeles-day-trip/ https://www.daytrippen.com/olvera-street-los-angeles-day-trip/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:17:22 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/southern-cal/?p=3672 Olvera Street, located in downtown Los Angeles, is a magical oasis amidst the skyscrapers, condominiums, lofts, restaurants, bars, and clubs. This landmark maintains its authentic charm and captures what Los Angeles looked like years ago. Olvera Street is part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument, although many Latinos call it “La Placita […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/olvera-street-los-angeles-day-trip/feed/ 2 3672 Goat Hill Junction Free Miniature Train Rides Costa Mesa https://www.daytrippen.com/goat-hill-junction-free-train-rides/ https://www.daytrippen.com/goat-hill-junction-free-train-rides/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:28:14 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/southern-cal/?p=3042   The Orange County Model Engineers (OCME) operate the Goat Hill Junction in Fairview Park. The engineers offer free train rides every third weekend of the month. The layout has grown from one tiny loop to over five miles of track. Trains take riders on a 15-minute journey around Fairview Park. Guests are welcome to […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/goat-hill-junction-free-train-rides/feed/ 6 3042 California Central Coast Day Trips Vacation Ideas https://www.daytrippen.com/california-central-coast-day-trips/ https://www.daytrippen.com/california-central-coast-day-trips/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:42:28 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=16985 The California Central Coast region includes Ventura County and stretches north to Monterey Bay. This picturesque area features rugged coastlines, rolling wine country, and charming towns. Highway 1 is perfect for a road trip, offering stunning views and stops at attractions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Hearst Castle, and the beaches of San Luis […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/california-central-coast-day-trips/feed/ 2 16985 Discover the Best Train Rides in Northern California: All Aboard! https://www.daytrippen.com/northern-california-train-rides/ https://www.daytrippen.com/northern-california-train-rides/#comments Sat, 14 Dec 2024 20:43:13 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=18086 Embark on a journey through the scenic landscapes of Northern California, where the romance of rail travel awaits. From the towering redwoods of Mendocino to the historic tracks of Gold Country, Northern California offers a variety of train rides for rail enthusiasts and casual adventurers. Whether seeking the nostalgic charm of steam locomotives, a family-friendly […]

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]]> https://www.daytrippen.com/northern-california-train-rides/feed/ 2 18086 Mission San Luis Rey Day Trip, Oceanside California https://www.daytrippen.com/mission-san-luis-rey-oceanside-day-trip/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 17:38:22 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/southern-cal/?p=2027 Mission San Luis Rey Day in Oceanside, California, offers a fascinating glimpse into the state’s historic beginnings before it achieved statehood. Spanish priests established missions to share their faith with the indigenous populations, resulting in 21 missions built along the California coast. The Mission is widely considered one of the most beautiful and significant missions. […]

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]]> 2027 Lava Beds National Monument Day Trip: View Geological Wonders https://www.daytrippen.com/lava-beds-national-monument-day-trip/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:22:09 +0000 https://www.daytrippen.com/?p=973 The unique geology of the Lava Beds National Monument results from volcanic eruptions from the Medicine Lake shield volcanoes, which included cinder cones, lava beds, and over 700 lava tubes. The volcanic eruptions were caused by an oceanic plate subsiding under the continental plate. Whether you visit for the geology and history or to immerse […]

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