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Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and it is a national historic landmark.It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947.In 1957,the owner donated the fortune to the state of California.Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours.Despite its location far from any urban center,the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.
Guided Tours
●Tour 1 is recommended for first-time visitors.It now includes the movie,Hearst Castle:Building the Dream.
●Tour 2 gives visitors a closer look at the main house’s upper floors,Mr Hearst’s private suite,the libraries,and the kitchen.
●Tour 3 looks at the Castle’s North Wing,guest rooms and guest house Casa del Monte.
●Tour 4 includes the impressive gardens and grounds,the largest guest house,the wine basement,and the Hidden Terrace.
●The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst’s own visitors might have.
Ticket Prices
Hearst Castle accepts VISA,MasterCard,American Express and Discover.Free day-use parking is available for automobiles,motorcycles,tour buses and recreational vehicles.
Tours | Adult | Aged 6-17 |
Tour 1 | $24 | $12 |
Tour 2,3 or 4 | $24 | $12 |
Evening tour | $30 | $15 |
* Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Reservation(预订)Information
While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival,tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445.See below for times.
Reservation Call Center Hours | ||
Dates | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
March-September | 8 am to 6 pm | 8 am to 6 pm |
October-February | 9 am to 5 pm | 9 am to 3 pm |
Visit www.hearstcastle.org for more information.
1.Who does Hearst Castle belong to at present?
A.William Randolph Hearst.
B.Julia Morgan.
C.The Hearst Corporation.
D.The state of California.
2.If you are quite interested in wine,which tour will you choose?
A.Tour 1. B.Tour 2.
C.Tour 3. D.Tour 4.
3.If a couple take Tour 1 with their 5-year-old son,how much will they pay for the tickets?
A.$36. B.$48.
C.$60. D.$75.