Young: History, architecture and cherries

Young appeals to travellers who want to explore local history, architecture and local produce from different perspectives. The Young Historical Museum, the Hilltops Architecture Trail, the Young and Region Farmers Market and the orchards each give a stay its own focus. Families can shape their visit around whether they are most interested in historical stories, colonial architecture, market goods or tasting cherries.

Local history at the museum and on the architecture trail

The Young Historical Museum is housed in the former Young Public School building, which was built in 1883. The museum preserves stories ranging from the early days of Burrangong and Lambing Flat to the development of Young. This broad theme takes visitors from the area's early stories through to Young's development. If you enjoy tracing how a place has evolved, the museum offers a tangible way to explore its cultural history. With children, the place names Burrangong and Lambing Flat can also provide a starting point for discussing the different parts of this history.

The Hilltops Architecture Trail runs through Young. Along the trail, visitors can see colonial architecture, grand homes, cemeteries, pubs and antique shops. Its selection therefore extends beyond individual building types to include a range of places and themes. If you are travelling with children, you can take into account which of these subjects are of particular interest to your group when planning. The trail offers an alternative to the museum: its focus is on architecture and the places mentioned, while the museum preserves stories about Young's development.

Gardens with historical significance

The Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Gardens are near Young, in the Chinaman’s Dam Reserve, and offer a peaceful retreat. The gardens were established in 1992 to honour the important contribution of the Chinese community to the settlement of Young in the 1860s and its lasting influence on Australia's cultural landscape. A visit to the gardens is therefore also connected with a specific commemoration of the history of the Chinese community. If you want to explore Young's past from several perspectives, this place complements the museum's stories with its own historical focus.

Market day and local produce

The Young and Region Farmers Market is held on the first and third Saturday of each month at Anderson Park, near the Young Visitor Information Centre. If the market is part of your travel plans, you can take these two Saturdays into account when choosing your dates. The market offers fresh produce, local plants, handmade goods and seasonal specialities. This brings several kinds of local goods together in one place: food, plants and handmade items. With its regular monthly schedule and varied range of goods, the market makes for a clearly defined activity during your time in Young.

In Young's orchards, visitors can stroll among fruit trees, taste cherries and take home fresh cherries. A visit is a focused way to make cherries the highlight. The market offers a broader range of produce, plants, handmade goods and seasonal specialities; in the orchards, the focus is on walking among the trees, sampling cherries and enjoying fresh cherries. If you are choosing between these experiences for your trip, consider whether you would rather discover a variety of goods at a market or focus your stay more on cherries.

Other places: Woodburn, Nyrang Creek, Newrybar, Khancoban, Ocean Shores, Warren, Toronto, Wallacia.

For the broader travel overview: New South Wales.