Local Attraction
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Attractions:
- The George Washington Mine: on the site of the original quartz ledge so rich in ore that it caused Julian's decade-long gold rush, is accessible from a hiking trail just steps from your room. Eagle Mining Company - conducts tours through two mines, the Eagle and High Peak. Much of Julian's early mineral wealth came from these mines. During the tour you'll descend 1000 feet to formations where gold-bearing ore was found. You'll also get a look at a century- old processing mill, the shop where the gold was cast into bars, and a gold panning demonstration.
- Museums/Galleries
- Menghini Winery
- Witch Creek Winery
- Shadow Mountain Vineyards
- Temecula Wine Country: just an hour's drive north of Julian
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Activities:
- Shopping: Within walking distance of Orchard Hill, you will
find unique shops offering an assortment of enticements, from antiques
and collectibles to home-baked apple pies. Some of the shops you will
find in this 1800's gold mining town include:
Julian Bell
Book and Candle
The American Gardener
Romano's Ristorante
Italiano
The Birdwatcher
Bad Betty's Old West Gifts
and Jewelry - Horseback Riding: Horseback Riding, Lama
and Donkey Treks
- Bird Watching
- Biking: Downhill Bicycle
Tour Imagine a vertical drop of 5000 feet, stretched over
16 miles. You'll enjoy the thrill of descent and the beauty of nature. The
Palomar Plunge begins at G.A.S. headquarters located at the base of Palomar
Mountain in beautiful Pauma Valley
- Boating
- Spa/Massage: Sunset Massage will help you unwind with a comforting, full body or customized massage while staying at the Inn. Contact Karen Mills, our licensed massage therapist at (760)765-2792, ext. 215 to book your reservations and make your getaway complete.
- Golf: Golf Courses near Julian: Warner
Springs Mount
Woodson
Check out the Visual Tour for
photos from some local golfing courses - Train Ride: Campo Rail
Road Depot Ride the rail aboard nostaglic train cars in steam
and diesel locomotives restored and operated by the San Diego Railroad Museum.
- Tours: Borrego
Paul's Desert Jeep Tours Guided tours of the Anza-Borrego Desert
State Park in comfortable air-conditioned, 4-wheel drive Jeeps
Exploring
the Backcountry From wilderness hikes and romantic carriage
rides, to bike road races and hot air balloons, views of the Back Country
are truly available from every angle. Click
here for Maps and More Info on Back Country Activities. - Hiking: Julian is near Cuyamaca State Park, Anza-Borrego State Park and the Laguna Mountains in Cleveland National Forest.
Also, just two miles from the historic townsite is Volcan Mountain.
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