Pies & Pickaxes: A Historic Walking Tour of Julian, CA Discount Tickets

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Overview

Just over an hour from San Diego, Julian sits at an elevation of 4,226 feet and offers a charming mountain escape, with a rich gold rush history, delicious apple pies, and stunning scenery. Take a stroll down Julian's historic Main Street on this self-guided audio tour as the echoes of mining pioneers mingle with the sweet smell of apple pies. You'll get a bird's-eye view of town from atop the cemetery hill as you hear stories about the lives of some of Julian's early residents. You'll also discover how this once bustling mining town transitioned to the charming mountain escape that it is today.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Use your favorite navigation app to make your way to the front of the Bailey House, at 2315 Main St, Julian, CA 92036. Once there, open the Drives & Detours app to begin.

End Point

End point

The tour ends at the Julian pioneer museum, just around the corner from the starting point.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Bailey House
See the home of Drue Bailey, the founder of Julian, and hear a funny story about one of the pranks he pulled in town.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Julian Cemetery
Climb the hill to get a bird's eye view of town and see the graves of some of Julian's earliest residents.
Duration: 5 mins
3. Julian Pie Company
Hear about how Julian's early residents helped transform the town from a focus on mining to apple orchards. Stop in Julian Pie Company for a slice of apple pie or an apple cider donut.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Julian Market & Deli
Stop in front of one of Julian historic mercantile buildings, known as the Jacoby building, as you hear about how this early resident made a living in Julian.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Miner's Diner
See another historic building on Julian's Main Street, the first in the backcountry to be built of brick.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Jack's Grocery
Hear the story of an Italian immigrant named Frank De Luca who moved to Julian and started a grocery store.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Wilcox Building
See the wheelbarrow that Porter Perrin Wheaton used to survey 2328 miles of county roads in 1900.
Duration: 5 mins
8. Julian Gold Rush Hotel
Check out the oldest continually-operating hotel in Southern California and hear about the ex-Missouri slave, Albert Robinson, and his wife Margaret, who started it!
Duration: 5 mins
9. Julian Jail
See the small concrete jail house that replaced a smaller wooden jail that couldn't seem to prevent detainees from escaping.
Duration: 5 mins
10. Witch Creek School
See an old schoolhouse that was relocated and restored by the Julian Historical Society.
11. Julian Pioneer Museum
The Julian Pioneer Museum showcases artifacts and exhibits that portray the rich history of Julian and its early residents.

Inclusion

App & Tour Download

Flexible Usage (unlimited access within 30-days)

Downloadable Content (pre-download tour to save data)

Exclusion

A Smartphone

Transportation

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children under 11 are free

Supplied by Drives & Detours

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