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Historical place to visit in California!
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items These are some of the cool places you can visit that have some sort of historical background. So if you are ever in the Golden state and want to see some cool pieces of history, or bring your kids, here is a great list.
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These are all of the things you can do or places you can go that are cheaper or free!
The Golden Gate Bridge is a huge feat of history and it is even cooler to see in person. It is always so breathtaking getting to drive over it, this is a free sight!
Golden Gate Bridge
Going to ANY of the California missions is a cool experience. The catholic church threw Native Americans into missions to teach them their language, culture, and religion. The native people were held there against their will. Like I always say, in or...
California Missions Pilgrimage United States Catholic Tours
This is one of my favorite things in San Francisco. There is just something about San Francisco in general that I just love..to visit.Pier 39 is completely free to walk around! You can shop, eat, or stop and see the Sea Lions!
California Sea Lions at PIER 39
This street was so weird to drive on for the first time! The way that all of SF is laid out is so interesting and odd, this street is no different. This is also another free thing you can do in SF!
How to Visit San Francisco's Winding Lombard Street
The Hollywood sign is a sight to see if you are not a Californian. For people who have only ever seen it on TV, it is so worth it to drive by or even go see it close up! This is another free thing you can do!
Hollywood Sign
Bodie was so cool but so eerie at the same time. Bodie is a town stuck in time, Bodie, once a bustling community of gold miners, with salons, hotels, shops, churches, and public buildings, experienced the rhythms of boom and bust that are common in m...
Bodie State Historic Park
The BF Hastings Building was the western terminus of the Pony Express from April 1860 to March 1861. Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1961, at one time the building also housed the State Supreme Court and Wells, Fargo and Company. For al...
B. F. Hastings Bank Building
Sutter’s Fort represents the first pioneer settlement in Sacramento and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961. There is more on this historic place online! But I love this option because it is also cheaper! I am not sure how prices run ...
Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
Getting to see Angel & Elis Island has always been a bucket list thing of mine because my family came from Portugal and Armenia during the genocide through Ellis island! I think that this is a great experience for everyone and can shed some light...
Angel Island Immigration Museum
This is another free thing you can do if you are ever in California or near this area! This bridge is absolutely daring and has been in so many famous movies, it is not even funny.
Felton Covered Bridge County Park
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These are all of the places you can visit that are average priced but still an awesome experience!
The Whaley family came to California from New York chasing the “American Dream”. In 1857 they moved into this house which is known as the “most haunted house in America”. You do have to pay to take a tour and look around but its decently priced.
Whaley House Museum
The Davis-Horton House was built in 1850 and is the oldest standing structure in Downtown San Diego. Its fascinating history includes being shipped across the country from Maine along with several saltbox-style structures, as well as serving as the c...
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House Museum
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These places or sights cost a little bit more but are so worth it.
Alcatraz is an INSANE place and is important to history. Tours are hard to book and prices vary on what time or year or day of the week you choose to go! But this is worth it!
Alcatraz Tour Options
Hearst castle is gorgeous and it is in an gorgeous part of California. This is one of the coolest tours I have ever been on, I recommend it to everyone! The tickets are normally $100, tours & prices normally vary on date.
Hearst Castle
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Disney land is very historical since this is where Walt Disney came up and introduced Mickey & Minnie Mouse to the world. Some of the parts of disneyland are still original! My favorite part of disney land is that they keep Walt's lamp on as a sy...
Disneyland® Official Site