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Self-Guided Tours at Dunsmuir House and Estate Grounds

DUNSMUIR HOUSE AND GARDENS HISTORIC ESTATE --
GENERAL INFORMATION --  Nestled in the Oakland hills, the
50-acre Dunsmuir House and Gardens estate includes the 37-room Neoclassical Revival Dunsmuir Mansion, built by coal and lumber baron Alexander Dunsmuir for his bride. Restored outbuildings set amid landscaped gardens surround the mansion.


          ESTATE GROUNDS --  Self-Guided Grounds Tours are available
yearround. The 50 acres of gardens and grounds at the mansion are open to the public for walking Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Booklets and maps of the grounds are available at the Dinkelspiel House. Free.


          GUIDED TOURS --  Docent-led tours are available on the first
Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. (except for July) and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. $5 adults, $4 seniors and juniors (11-16), children 11 and under free.
         

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