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Calico
Ghost Town
- Calico is one of the few remaining original mining towns of the
western United States. It remains alive and well as a 480-acre County
Regional Park. Train ride and gold mine tour.
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Bodie
State Park - An original ghost town from the late
1800's. Bodie stands today in a state of "arrested decay".
There are about 200 structures still standing in Bodie. Wonderful
place to visit.
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Old
Sacramento - Experience Sacramento at a time of the
Gold Rush. Enjoy museums, entertainment, restaurants and lots of
interesting shops.
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California
State Historic Parks - The State of California has
set aside 35 historic parks most of which are staffed by rangers.
For a sawmill fee see and learn about the Golden State's history. |
Alcatraz:
San Francisco Bay
Alcatraz was the most powerful fortress west of the Mississippi.
The fortress became an official military prison and in 1934 a Federal
penitentiary. |
Lone
Pine - Historic town located in the Owens Valley. The
unique scenery of the Alabama Hills has been the backdrop of more
than 250 films. Take time to explore this town on your next tip
along Highway 395.
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Hearst
Castle: San Simeon
Hearst Castle was like a small self-contained city, with 56 bedrooms,
61 bathrooms, 127 acres of gardens, one indoor and one outdoor swimming
pool. |
Los
Angeles Plaza Historic District
The plaza area was the center of Los Angeles' community throughout
the 19th century. Many significant buildings surround the historic
Plaza. |
Santa
Catalina Island
- Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Gardens, Completely restored
Catalina ballroom and Avalon is El Rancho Escondido, “the
hidden ranch.” Old time So Cal.
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Rancho
La Brea Tar Pits -One of the world’s most famous
fossil localities. Discover and explore how these "tar pits"
formed, what types of plants and animals became trapped. Free admission.
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Death
Valley -Scotty's Castle Visitor Center and Museum,.
the Borax Museum, the Shoshone Museum and Rhyolite ghost town "the
Queen City of Death Valley". Summer days are extremely hot
here.
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Julian
-Julian was the biggest gold mining camp in California. It has been
restored and offers visitors a stroll back into the past. Home of
world famous apple pies. Mine tours and U-Pick apples.
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Columbia
State Historic Park
Columbia, California seems to be frozen in the 1800's. Today, Columbia
State Historic Park is the best preserved of California gold rush
towns. |
Marshall
Gold Discovery Park
The original gold discovery site and several historic buildings. At
the park you can learn how to pan for gold or view a replica of the
original Sutter's Mill. |
California
State Capital Building - The California State Capitol
is a "working museum". At any time during the day, visitors
are exposed to the history of California. Maybe you will see the governor.
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The
Presidio:San Francisco
- As a U.S. Army post, the Presidio protected commerce and trade.
Within its boundaries are more than 500 historic buildings and defense
fortifications. San Francisco area. |