Discover the vibrant and trendy North Park neighborhood in San Diego with this self-guided walking tour. Explore hipster hotspots, from microbreweries to art galleries, and indulge in delicious tacos and coffee along the way.
- Bailey House - Visit the home of Drue Bailey, the founder of Julian, and enjoy a humorous tale about one of his town pranks.
- Julian Cemetery - Ascend the hill for a panoramic view of the town and explore the graves of some of Julian’s earliest settlers.
- Julian Pie Company - Learn how Julian’s early inhabitants shifted the town’s focus from mining to apple orchards. Drop by Julian Pie Company for a slice of apple pie or an apple cider donut.
- Julian Market & Deli - Pause in front of one of Julian’s historic mercantile buildings, the Jacoby building, and hear about how an early resident made a living here.
- Miner’s Diner - Discover another historic building on Julian’s Main Street, notable for being the first brick structure in the backcountry.
- Jack’s Grocery - Listen to the story of Frank De Luca, an Italian immigrant who moved to Julian and opened a grocery store.
- Wilcox Building - Check out the wheelbarrow Porter Perrin Wheaton used to survey 2,328 miles of county roads in 1900.
- Julian Gold Rush Hotel - Visit the oldest continuously operating hotel in Southern California and hear about Albert Robinson, an ex-Missouri slave, and his wife Margaret, who founded it.
- Julian Jail - See the small concrete jail that replaced a wooden one notorious for its inability to keep detainees from escaping.
- Witch Creek School - View an old schoolhouse that was relocated and restored by the Julian Historical Society.
- Julian Pioneer Museum - Explore the Julian Pioneer Museum, which features artifacts and exhibits showcasing the rich history of Julian and its early residents.
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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.
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