Children’s Nature Retreat
East County Alpine • Campo • El Cajon Lakeside/Flinn Springs • La Mesa • Santee Photo courtesy of Anna Day Mona
Alpine www.alpinechamber.com The Children’s Nature Retreat 5178 Japatul Spur 619-320-4942 www.childrensnatureretreat.org Interact with domesticated livestock and exotic wildlife at this 20-acre ranch. More than 120 animals call this retreat home, including camels, zebras, miniature horses, donkeys and more. Cobblestone Cottage Tea Shoppe 1945 Alpine Blvd. 619-445-6064 www.cobblestonecottageteashoppe.com This newly remodeled tea cottage is perfect for events and special moments. Choose from more than 40 varieties of hot and cold tea, assorted sandwiches and tasty scones. Reservations required. Open Wednesday-Saturday.
Lions, Tigers & Bears 24402 Martin Way 619-659-8078 ext. 2 www.lionstigersandbears.org A rescue for abused bears and big cats, this sanctuary provides guided tours to educate the public about the dark side of the exotic animal trade. Appointments only.
Campo Motor Transport Museum 31949 Hwy. 94 619-478-2492 www.motortransportmuseum.org More than a truck museum, this collection includes more than 200 historic motor vehicles, as well as industrial machinery from the past. Open Saturdays only. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum 750 Depot St. 619-465-7776; 619-478-9937 www.psrm.org Welcome aboard, train lovers! Get
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your railroad fix at this popular museum and enjoy a ride on a vintage train. Seasonal events include Bunny Train, Pumpkin Express and North Pole Limited. Open weekends. Potrero Regional Park 24800 Potrero Park Dr. 619-478-5212 Offering wilderness cabins, RV hookups and tent spaces, this park is great for camping and nature walks. The park’s 132 acres boast 100-year-old oak trees, shaded picnic tables, playgrounds, and an enclosed pavilion. Wisteria Candy Cottage 39961 Old Hwy. 80 619-766-4453 www.wisteriacandycottage.com This charming storefront was once the town’s one-room school. In business since 1921, the shop is famous for handmade brittle, fudge and truffles. Open Thursday-Monday.