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One of the most delightful excursions one can enjoy between Fillmore
and Santa Paula is the Fillmore and Western Railway. Visitors board an
antique train, and travel through the Valley, surrounded by beautiful
mountain views and citrus groves, to the City of Santa Paula. Along the
way visitors may be entertained by strolling musicians. Short line trains,
including the Fillmore and Western, have been used in numerous films and
productions like "City Slickers" and "Of Mice and
Men". The 1992 film "Chaplin" was filmed in the Heritage
Valley because of its historical representation of early California. Those
interested in the journey along the railway must purchase tickets and
board the train in Fillmore.
Fillmore History can be found
here.
Downtown Fillmore’s business district is a 6 block area depicting the
architecture of the 30s and 40s. Fillmore has recently built a Neo
Classical City Hall that sits behind the Central Park Plaza. From the
park, visitors can easily walk along the railroad promenade to shops,
museums, and the Giessinger Winery.
Events:  Rail Fest 2008
March 29-30, 2008
Contacts:
Santa Clara River Valley Railroad Historical Society
Jim Mendrala
661.294.1049
Early California Days
Third weekend in May
Contact:
Fillmore Chamber of Commerce 805.524-0351 Sespe Creek Car
 Show and Festival
July 4th
Contact:
Fillmore and Western Railway
805.524.2546
Winter
Festival
First Saturday in December
Contact:
Fillmore Chamber of Commerce 805.524-0351
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Attractions:
 Chumash
Indian Statue
Carved by Vern Wells from a 100 year old Eucalyptus stump.
Corner of Sespe and A Streets.
Elkins Ranch Golf Course
Scenic eighteen hole, public golf course near mountains and orchards.
1386 Chambersburg Road
(805) 524-1121
(805) 524-1440
Fillmore & Western Railway Company
Saturday and Sunday excursions year round and specialty dinner trains on
weekends; boarding at Fillmore Central Park Plaza
(800) 773-TRAIN
(805) 524-2546
 Fillmore
City Hall and Central
Park Plaza
Neo-Classical building, fountain and rose gardens.
250 Central Park Plaza
(805) 524-3701
Fillmore
Downtown Business District
Reminiscent of the 30s and 40s
North on Central from Highway 126
Fillmore Fish Hatchery
State run facility is situated in a non-picnic, park-like setting with
extended breeding ponds. It is open to the public for viewing, however, no
fishing is allowed.
Open daily for self-guided tours.
612 East Telegraph Road, one mile east of Fillmore,
P.O. Box 666, Fillmore, CA 93015
 Fillmore
Historical Museum and Park
This three building complex includes the Hinckley House, Rancho Sespe Bunk
House, and Southern Pacific Railroad Depot.
350 Main Street
(805) 524-0948
Santa Clara River Valley
Railroad Historical Society
Preserves, restores and displays material related to the railroad history of
the area.
455 Main St.
 Fillmore
Towne Theatre
1930s style single screen theatre; built 1916;
restored in 1996
338 Central Avenue
(805) 524-3456
 Giessinger
Winery
Open at 11a.m., Wednesday - Sunday; wine tasting and picnics; visitors are
encouraged to come in and meet the "wine maker"; special events
available.
365 Santa Clara Street
(805) 524-5000
Los
Padres National Forest
Home of the Condor Sanctuary
Sespe Creek and Santa Clara River
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