| 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 Julian. Activities you can enjoy in
Julian are: gold mine tours, shopping, u-pick apples during
season, camping, hiking and of course eating apple pie.
The downtown district is only about three blocks long
and four blocks wide, which makes walking the best way
to see it.
As you stroll along Main Street through the town’s
many historical buildings ---some dating back to the post-Civil
War period when the town was founded— you’ll
pass by a variety of shops in ranging from tacky tourist
to normal small-town fixtures like hardware and drug stores,
antique malls, book boutiques, and restaurants –
including an ice cream parlor with a turn-of-the-century
style soda fountain.
Kids will enjoy the Candy Mine downstairs in the Miner’s
Diner, and the historic comedy skits that are staged three
times each weekend afternoon during the summer out on
the town's Main Street. At 4,235 feet, Julian’s
high elevation provides clean air, blue skies and average
summer temperatures in the 80s, making it a perfect getaway
for couples and families. |
