17% off (Sale price $65.00, Reg. Price $79.00) :: Inn at a Glance: Apple Tree InnWith just 16 rooms, the Apple Tree Inn is a small hideaway fit for a small town. Guests can walk a short distance beside the country road to hunt for antiques or sample craft beer and cider. In-room amenities include free WiFi. Best place to relax: the inns picnic area Where to eat: Onsite Jeremys on the Hill serves seasonal, locally sourced dishes like grass-fed steaks and organic salads. Across the street is Moms Apple Pie shop, and Wynola Pizza, which features live music on most weekends. Main Street: More restaurants and shops are just a five-minute drive away in downtown Julian.Julian, California: Historic Gold-Mining Town with Famous Apple PieJulians position at just over 4,200 feet on top of the Laguna Mountains means that the town, unlike the rest of Southern California, enjoys four distinct seasons. Julian was the first and only gold-rush town in San Diego County, and as a result, the entire township is a historic district. Explore its rich heritage aboard mining trains.Though gold mining may have put Julian on the map, the town is most famous for its apple crops, which began springing up here at the end of the 19th century. The areas unique climate also makes it a prolific grape-growing region, and a handful of wineries dot the countryside. There’s plenty to do outdoors, as well. A 2.5-mile hike to the top of nearby Volcan Mountain reveals panoramic views of the desert and mountains, and Lake Cuyamaca offers trout fishing all year.
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