Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Redding, California - Your UpStateCA Adventure Hub!

With countless natural wonders, it can be difficult to pick where to start your UpStateCA journey. Fortunately, the city of Redding serves as a perfect home base for exploring all the region has to offer. Redding's diverse lodging options make it the perfect headquarters for any number of day trips throughout the regions, from exploring the stunning mountains of Lassen Volcanic National Park, exploring gold rush history at Shasta State Historic Park, or taking in Redding's unique mix of urban and natural beauty on the Sundial Bridge. No matter what you want to see, Redding has all the wonders of UpStateCA right outside your door! 

Sundial Bridge

The Sundial Bridge is an architectural marvel! The glass decked pedestrian bridge reaches 217 feet into the sky and spans 710 feet across the Sacramento River.

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

This place has more than just a great name! The park is home to a lake, waterfalls, hiking trails, and more.

Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark

A trip to Shasta Caverns is ‘Three Adventures in One!’ Enjoy a tour of one of the most beautiful limestone caves in the USA!

Turtle Bay Exploration Park

Turtle Bay Exploration Park is home to a natural history museum, animal habitats, arboretum, and more!

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Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark
20359 Shasta Caverns Rd
Lakehead, CA 96051
530-238-2341
Located 19 miles north of Redding on I-5, Shasta Caverns Rd. turn-off. A trip to Shasta Caverns is ‘Three Adventures in One!’ Enjoy a scenic catamaran cruise across Shasta Lake, a fun bus ride to the cave entrance, and an information-filled tour of what some geologists consider one of the most beautiful limestone caves in the USA! Open all year. Seasonal Dinner Cruises.
Shasta County
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1699 Hwy. 273
Anderson, CA 96007
530-365-1180
The California Welcome Center is temporarily closed following the COVID-19 guidelines. Located at the south end of Shasta Outlets, the Welcome Center is operated by the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association. Come in for free maps and brochures, browse great historic and informational exhibits, including our brand new geocaching display, view wild trout in our waterfall pond, take your photo with Joe Tourist, our friendly mascot, or Ed our life-size bronze grizzly bear. Shop in our…
Shasta County
2008
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
844 Sundial Bridge Dr
Redding, CA 96001
530-243-8850
Spanning the Sacramento River in Redding, and connected by the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay designed by Santiago Calatrava, Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a 300-acre campus containing educational and entertaining activities that interpret the relationship between humans and nature. The Park tells the stories of the region and its people through a museum and art gallery, wildlife exhibits, forest camp, a year-round aviary, amphitheater, and an arboretum & gardens. For seasonal programs, hours, and…
Shasta County
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Sundial Bridge
844 Sundial Bridge
Redding, CA 96001
530-243-8850
Located on the Sacramento River is the Sundial Bridge. Redding commissioned world famous Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava (architect for the Athens Olympic Stadium) to design a pedestrian bridge over the Sacramento River, linking the Turtle Bay Exploration Park’s museum, to its Arboretum and Gardens, and as a trailhead for Redding’s extensive Sacramento River National Recreation  trail. One of the design criteria given Calatrava, was to design a bridge that would not impact the nearby spawning…
Shasta County
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24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
530-365-8622
• Located on Battle Creek, historically salmon and steelhead have migrated in from the Sacramento River to spawn • Spawning operations allow you to view large numbers of fall Chinook salmon during spawning season • Return of the Salmon Festival Celebration is the third Saturday in October
Shasta County
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1313 Market Street
Redding, CA 96001
530-241-7320
Arts & cultural non-profit. Facility features contemporary art gallery, performance hall & classroom. Arts services include tech & fiscal support, audio/visual recording, tv production, rentals.
Shasta County
5335
1449 Market St.
Redding, CA 96001
530-243-3720
Shares Shasta County history through exhibits, collections, scholarly publications and research services.Visitors become witnesses to history and explore the dynamics of local heritage. Located in the Downtown Redding Promenade and open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Shasta County
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Location - Subway Cave is located near the town of
Old Station, CA 0
530-365-7500
Subway Cave is a self-guided trail. Geology - Less than 20,000 yeas ago, the lava of the Hat Creek flow was discharged in large volumes from a series of north-south fissures (cracks in the earth). This river of lava located near the town of Old Station, crawled northward 16 miles, covering the floor of Hat Creek Valley. While the top crust cooled and hardened, rivers of red-hot lava insulated by newly formed rock above, continued…
Shasta County
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Eaton House museum in Redding, California.
1520 West St.
Redding, CA 96001
530-241-3454
The Behrens-Eaton House Museum is a restored home lived in by same family from 1898 - 2003. Historical research library on site. Open Tues & Weds. 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday 1-4 pm or by appointment.
Shasta County
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Redding, CA 0
This trail travels through a canyon near a seasonal creek, and the old Blue Gravel Mine, once a gold mine in the area operated by the City. Relics from this era are still visible from the trail. Much of the trail offers trees and shade. Distance: 1.75 Miles (Placer St. to Starburst Rd.)Difficulty: Slight Hill
Shasta County
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Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
1699 HWY 273, Anderson, CA 96007 | (P) 530-365-7500
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