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Passengers on train Farm Riding in mine car Signing the Declaration of Independance  

Welcome to SMITH RANCH in Julian, CA!

We're the ones with the train. We invite you to join us on an exciting journey through frontier America--Julian style. Experience the gold mines, the farms, the home life, the travel and family fun. We currently offer the following tours and field trips for individuals, families, groups & schools:

JULIAN TRAIN & GOLD MINE TOUR ~ "THE JULIAN TRAIN RIDE"  1½ hours, all ages welcome, includes a 1-mile scenic & historic train ride on our narrow gauge "Smith Ranch & Julian Railroad", a tour of our authentic 1870 gold rush mine, gold panning for the kids, and more! (Monday-Saturday, 10 am (for July & August), 11:30 am, 1 pm, & 2:30 pm. Available year-round.) Train video clip (the locomotive is a rare type of non-polluting tunneling locomotive).

PIONEERWAYS ADVENTURE   hour group tour, all ages welcome, includes 1-mile train ride, a tour of our 1870 gold rush mine (riding in mine cars!), Pony Express, panning for gold and more. (Available year-round.) *Bonus:  Free Julian Apple Pie for the next 9 teachers who reserve a Pioneerways Adventure Tour for their school!

JR. PIONEERWAYS ADVENTURE ~  2½ hour group tour, all ages welcome, includes 1-mile train ride, gold mine tour, and more. (Available year-round.)

AMERICAN REVOLUTION ADVENTURE   hour group tour, all ages welcome, includes 1-mile train ride.  "Turn out! Turn out! The Redcoats are coming!" Experience life in 1700's Colonial America at the time of the Revolution! (Available year-round.) 

PILGRIM THANKSGIVING ADVENTURE 2½ hour group tour, all ages welcome, includes 1-mile train ride. (Available only during the month of November. So you don't miss out, sign up now for November 2009.)

JULIAN CHRISTMAS TRAIN EXPRESS ~ 1-1½ hour tour, all ages welcome. --NEWS FLASH!--We think we might have accidentally dug into the North Pole inside our gold mine! We're calling all experts, especially children, to check it out! (Includes 1-mile train ride, 1870 gold rush mine visit, and country Christmas surprises. Available November & December 2009.)

Smith Ranch is a wonderful place for your next:

  • Birthday parties
  • Cub Scout, Girl scout, Boy Scout adventure
  • Homeschool day trip
  • Classroom field trip
  • Family reunion
  • Staff getaway
  • Staycation adventure and so much more!

Please phone or email us today to reserve your next educational and fun adventure at Smith Ranch!


RESERVATIONS PAGE   Phone: 1-760-765-2288   Email: greg@pioneerways.com