The Historic Niles Canyon Railway runs from Sunol Station through Niles Canyon and back. Train excursions operate on select weekends from February to October. Diesel and steam-powered trains take turns, with diesel trains running on Saturdays and steam trains on Sundays. The round trip lasts roughly … [Read more...]
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Places To Ride Trains in Nevada Historic Railroads
Trains have been integral to Nevada's history since the early days of mining silver and gold. Steam locomotives were utilized to transport ore and building materials. Nowadays, numerous historic Nevada railroads continue to offer passenger excursions. Additionally, several museums in Nevada aim to … [Read more...]
Empire Mine State Historic Park Gold Country Day Trip
Hidden deep below the surface in Grass Valley is one of California's oldest, largest, deepest, longest, and richest gold mines, The Empire Mine. Part of what was once the most productive gold mining district in the state from 1850 to 1956, the Empire Mine produced 5.8 million ounces of … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Fort Humboldt State Historic Park Eureka, California
Fort Humboldt was initially established in 1853, high above scenic Humboldt Bay. It was once protected from attacks by Native Americans on gold miners and settlers who migrated to the area after discovering gold. Today, a state historic park, Fort Humboldt, now quietly reminds us of California’s … [Read more...]
Locke Historic District Day Trip From Sacramento
Locke Historic District, earlier known as Lockeport, is a tiny town along the levee on Highway 160, just half a mile from Walnut Grove, California. How small is little? The population is about 75. Now, before you wonder what on earth could be worth visiting a town of this size, let the record stand … [Read more...]
Explore Historic Erie Street Lowell Ghost Town Bisbee, AZ
Erie Street is the only remaining part of the mining town of Lowell in Arizona. In 1899, the Lowell & Arizona Copper Mining and Smelting Company was formed, which led to the establishment of Lowell in 1908. Bisbee incorporated Lowell, Arizona. By 1910, nearly half of Bisbee's population had … [Read more...]
Stokes Castle Austin Nevada Historic Landmark
Stokes Castle, a tower made of granite rock blocks, was built in 1897 by mining baron Anson Phelps Stokes as a summer residence but was only used for a few months. Stokes sold the Castle, the nearby mine, and the surrounding property soon after completion. Stokes Castle had three floors and a … [Read more...]
Explore Ely, Nevada: Historic Mining Town Along Highway 50
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 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...]
Tonopah Nevada Historic Mining Park Is It Worth Visiting
Tonopah, Nevada, known as the "Queen of the Silver Camps," is approximately midway between Las Vegas and Reno. During the early 1900s, it gained recognition due to its silver and gold deposits. The high prices of precious metals, including lithium clays, have led to new mining projects in the area. … [Read more...]
Goffs Schoolhouse Museum Historic Route 66.
The Mojave Desert Heritage Association is a fascinating museum that showcases the rich history of the Mojave Desert. It features an extensive collection of mining and railroad memorabilia, old automobiles, Route 66 memorabilia, and military exhibits. The two main buildings are Goffs Schoolhouse and … [Read more...]
Nevada Historic Sites and Landmarks Where To Find Them
Nevada boasts a wealth of historic sites and landmarks. From abandoned mining towns that once thrived on gold and silver to ranches that housed the legendary Pony Express to Indian dwellings, forts, saloons, railroad depots, and historic buildings - the state is dotted with these fascinating relics. … [Read more...]
California Citrus State Historic Park Day Trip
When you leave your car at the California Citrus State Historical Park, you smell the sweet smell of orange blossoms. Citrus orchards are rapidly disappearing from the Inland Empire, but you can still find rows of orange trees at this 250-acre park in Riverside, California. Some of the last … [Read more...]
Fort Ross State Historic Park Day Trip
Fort Ross State Historical Park is situated along a new section of the Northern California coastline. Once a Russian settlement from the mid-1800s that served as a base for northern Pacific trade, Fort Ross must have been a bustling place. Today, Fort Ross is sublime but an exciting and well-kept … [Read more...]
Stanley Ranch Museum Day Trip Garden Grove Historic Village
The Ranch house at the Stanley Ranch Museum was constructed in 1891 by Edward G. Ware. Mr. Ware co-developed the Eureka walnut and is credited with introducing the Valencia orange tree to Orange County. This house was home to Edward, his wife Mary, and daughter Lillian who married Arthur C. … [Read more...]
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