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Apple Days in Julian, California

Apple Days are here! Apple pie tasting is an art I could get used to, especially if the pies are baked in Julian, a historic mountain town famous for its apple orchards and home-baked pies. Perched at an elevation of 4,235 feet, 60 miles northeast of San Diego, Julian dates back to the Civil War.

A few miles past Julian Pie Company along Julian Orchards Road, you can pick your own apples at Raven Hill Orchard. It’s run by Patrick Brady, a long-haired Irish sculptor whose metal critters welcome you at the entrance. He’ll hand you a paper bag and direct you to the best trees.

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Apples aren’t Julian’s only attraction, though. Taste the wine at one of several local wineries, including Menghini, J. Jenkins and Orfila. Steve and his horse, Lincoln, offer year-round carriage rides, just $30 for two and $10 for each additional passenger. Texas style fixin’s can be had at Bailey Woodpit Barbecue – you’ll need a bib.

Don’t leave without a slice of apple pie from your choice of establishments: Julian Pie Company, Miner’s Diner, Apple Alley, Mom’s Pies, Julian Cafe & Bakery or Cowgirl Cafe. Pick up a pie and a jug of heavenly apple cider. Warning! They might not make it all the way home.

Think you might like to stay awhile? Settle in at one of many historic B&Bs. And check out the Julian website for upcoming events: julianca.com.

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Apple Days are here! Apple pie tasting is an art I could get used to, especially if the pies are baked in Julian, a historic mountain town famous for its apple orchards and home-baked pies. Perched at an elevation of 4,235 feet, 60 miles northeast of San Diego, Julian dates back to the Civil War.

A few miles past Julian Pie Company along Julian Orchards Road, you can pick your own apples at Raven Hill Orchard. It’s run by Patrick Brady, a long-haired Irish sculptor whose metal critters welcome you at the entrance. He’ll hand you a paper bag and direct you to the best trees.

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Apples aren’t Julian’s only attraction, though. Taste the wine at one of several local wineries, including Menghini, J. Jenkins and Orfila. Steve and his horse, Lincoln, offer year-round carriage rides, just $30 for two and $10 for each additional passenger. Texas style fixin’s can be had at Bailey Woodpit Barbecue – you’ll need a bib.

Don’t leave without a slice of apple pie from your choice of establishments: Julian Pie Company, Miner’s Diner, Apple Alley, Mom’s Pies, Julian Cafe & Bakery or Cowgirl Cafe. Pick up a pie and a jug of heavenly apple cider. Warning! They might not make it all the way home.

Think you might like to stay awhile? Settle in at one of many historic B&Bs. And check out the Julian website for upcoming events: julianca.com.

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