Redding, CA Attractions
Shasta County
Location and importance
This town, founded in 1872 and situated on the upper reaches of the Sacramento River and on the edge of the Sierra Nevada, is particularly important because of its favorable position as a starting point for numerous excursions into nearby districts: Lake Shasta (its famous caves are only 16mi/25km away), the 14,170ft/4,317m high Mount Shasta (about 6mi/10km away), Whiskeytown Shasta Historic Park with its gold-digging past (6mi/10km) and Shasta Trinity National Forest. Redding is also well-placed traffic-wise being at the junction of several highways: the U.S. 5, which runs south to San Diego via the county capital of Sacramento, the CA 299 to the Pacific coast via Eureka and the CA 44 to Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Location and importance
This town, founded in 1872 and situated on the upper reaches of the Sacramento River and on the edge of the Sierra Nevada, is particularly important because of its favorable position as a starting point for numerous excursions into nearby districts: Lake Shasta (its famous caves are only 16mi/25km away), the 14,170ft/4,317m high Mount Shasta (about 6mi/10km away), Whiskeytown Shasta Historic Park with its gold-digging past (6mi/10km) and Shasta Trinity National Forest. Redding is also well-placed traffic-wise being at the junction of several highways: the U.S. 5, which runs south to San Diego via the county capital of Sacramento, the CA 299 to the Pacific coast via Eureka and the CA 44 to Lassen Volcanic National Park.
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Mount Shasta, California
(Near Redding)
The little town of Mount Shasta is a gateway to Siskiyou Lake and hiking trips to the mountain also known as Mount Shasta.
Carter House, North Valley Art League Gallery (formerly the Natural Science Museum)
Located in the historic Carter House in Redding is the North Valley Art League. This non-profit organization promotes the works of local artists in the California North State. In addition to the art visitors can enjoy the Matson, Mowder, Howe Celebration Garden which surrounds the Carter House.
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Shortly before his death, architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Redding, California. It was completed in 1958, with 23 steel and concrete triangular pillars, that give the building a tent-like quality.
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Box 993183
Redding, CA 96099-3183
United States
Box 993183
Redding, CA 96099-3183
United States
Phone 1 (530) 243-3121
Fax 1 (530) 243-1928
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Redding Museum of Art and History
The Redding Museum of Art and History has exhibits of American Indian artifacts as well as contemporary art by local and national artists.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Shasta State Historic Park
The Shasta State Historic Park is a 13 acre park with Gold Rush period buildings including a restored 1861 courthouse. Shasta served as a main shipping point for supplies and money between the mines and San Francisco.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Waterworks Park
Waterworks Park in Redding has three flumes and a children's pool. There are 3 giant waterslides, the Avalanche, Lazy Lagoon and Kiddy water playground.
Redding Surroundings
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California - Lassen Volcanic National Park
Surrounding the volcano of Lassen Peak, this park is known for its waterfalls and geothermal areas.
Anderson, California
Anderson (pop. 8,299) is located 10mi/16km south of Redding on the Sacramento River near Mount Shasta and Lassen Peak.
Anderson Chamber of Commerce
Box 1144
Anderson, CA 96007-1144
United States
Box 1144
Anderson, CA 96007-1144
United States
Phone 1 (530) 365-8095
Fax 1 (530) 365-4561
Anderson - Battle Creek Wildlife Area
(In Anderson, California)
Battle Creek Wildlife Area is home to over 77 species of birds within 582 acres of riparian forests.
Anderson - Coleman National Fish Hatchery
(In Anderson, California)
The Coleman National Fish Hatchery raises salmon and steelhead which migrate through between October and February.
Burney, California
Burney is located between the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges is a mecca for sportsmen.
Burney - Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery
(In Burney, California)
The Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery is located 2 miles north of Cassell. Fishing is permitted.
Burney - McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
(In Burney, California)
Burney - Subway Cave
(In Burney, California)
Subway Cave is a 2,000 year old lava tube. The top crust of lava cooled and hardened but rivers of red-hot lava insulated by newly formed rock above, continued to flow. Eventually, the lava drained away, leaving tube-like caves. The roof of the Subway Cave ranges between 8 and 24 feet thick. It is recommended that you take a flashlight and dress warmly for the self guided tour.
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