JulianThe Historic Town of Julian is next on the list for your next FREE day trip or weekend getaway, you don't want to miss! Julian is an old gold mining town that is located northeast of San Diego in the beautiful and tranquil Cuyamaca Mountains in Southern California. Take a step back into time and experience this memorable town. Don’t forget this little town closes EARLY! All shops typically close around 5pm. So start your day trip early in the morning to this quaint mountain getaway. When you get there, check out the Fun Things To Do or take the family on a stroll around the Historic Downtown District. Get the FULL EXPERIENCE of this town on your day trip or weekend getaway in the Fall during mid-September to the middle of November. There is so much to see and do! Pick almost any time of the year and something fun is happening! From craft fairs to music festivals, winter events and more… there is always something fun to do! Want to take it easy? You can do that too! When you’re roaming around town, you won't be able to resist getting a slice of homemade apple pie or take a peek inside one of the charming shops, antique stores, boutiques or wineries. There is even an old used book store at the end of town that has some great finds!
Take a self-guided walking tour of the Historic Downtown District and soak up a bit more of this peaceful mountain town! All you need to do is visit the Chamber of Commerce located in the Town Hall on the corner of Main and Washington to pick up a map and History Hunt card. The Chamber of Commerce is open between 10am and 4pm every day of the week. The History Hunt card can also be picked up at some of the businesses located in the historic district. Why would you want to set out on a quest for the History Hunt?
If you make this a Sunday day trip, then get ready for some excitement! Make sure you bring the kids because they will love all of the hustle and bustle activity this old mining town keeps for Sunday visitors!
Return to TOPSundays between 12pm and 4pm you will find the town’s famous historical reenactment group, the Julian Doves and Desperados, roaming downtown. They are famously known for their Sunday performances including: gunfights, comedy skits, dramatic displays, and other various shows for the public. This is a FREE event for everyone to watch! You just need to be at the right place at the right time! Tips for Julian Doves and Desperados Skits
Return to TOPThe Apple Days harvest celebration starts in mid-September and is a perfect reason to visit this historical town in the Fall. Since you’re already in town, then take a detour to the the Apple Days Festival or check out the the Oktoberfest party on Main Street. Both celebrations offer a fun family atmosphere and a chance to eat some of that “famous apple pie”! Don’t miss out on the “u pick apple” or “apple picking” experience. During the months of September until mid-November or “until the apples run out”, you can take your kids to an apple orchard and pick pesticide free apples to take home. Take a bite now or later, slice them and bake your own pie – either way, picking apples fresh off a tree is a memory you or your kids won’t soon forget!! This old fashioned town is a fun and interactive day trip for the whole family to participate in. It doesn’t matter if you’re strolling downtown on Main Street, on the History Hunt, or enjoying one of the Historical Reenactment Skits,… You and your family will have an entertaining trip and the BEST part of it all is its FREE!!!
If you are looking for a combo weekend getaway, consider a trip to the Palomar Observatory. Julian is only about 30 miles from the Observatory. If you decide to make this a combo day trip, please get up EARLY to make the drive to the Observatory and arrive by 9am. You will want to enjoy what the Observatory has to offer and have plenty of time to explore the famous old gold mining town in the afternoon!! Remember, this mountain town closes early and you don’t want to miss out on the fun! |
Julian Downtown
Main Street Sidewalk
