Redding Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Excellent location for seeing the north 


Con

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 Everything closes early! 


In a nutshell

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 2:1 for Redding 

 

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Things to Do  

Archery at it's finest

Archery at it's finest, Redding

 cemelton Says:  If you are an archery buff you can go to the Straight Arrow Bow Hunters Club while youre in Redding. Located on Swasey Drive west of Redding. $5.00 per day for non members to shoot on 65 beautiful acres of rolling oak studed hills. 

Old City Hall - Arts Center

Old City Hall - Arts Center, Redding

 WulfstanTraveller Says:  Redding at least has kept its old city hall, built in 1907. Although not as grand or ornate of many of its era, its fairly large, attractive, and characterfull. It is also now an arts centre that has a gallery, studioa and classes, and a small performance or community hall. 

Turtle Bay Exploration Park

Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding

 Tom_Fields Says:  This unique, hand-on museum is a must-see for anyone interested in the flora, fauna, and ecology of California. It has displays of plants, animals, native American life, a butterfly park, aquariums, and much more.See the newly-completed Sundial Bridge (completed after my... 

Whiskeytown Lake

Whiskeytown Lake, Redding

 Tom_Fields Says:  Whiskeytown was a bustling Gold Rush-era mining town. Now it's under water. This huge lake was created by building Whiskeytown Dam. It's a favorite place for swimming, hiking, boating, and waterskiing. One of the dam's unusual features is the "glory hole". These allow water... 

Shasta Caverns

Shasta Caverns, Redding

 Tom_Fields Says:  This is a beautiful cave just a few miles north of Redding. It has some incredible rock formations. It's well worth the trip.Buy your ticket at the park entrance. A tour boat will carry you across the Shasta Lake, to the caverns entrance, and back afterward. The views of the... 

Hotels  

Travelodge Redding

 4 Reviews and 449 Opinions  They had great beds everything clean. We had a two queen bed room had enough towels asked for extra... 

Hilton Garden Inn Redding (5050 Bechelli Lane )

 1 Review and 137 Opinions  Hilton Garden Inn sits on a plateau overlooking the Sacramento River (in South Redding). It's a... 

Restaurants  

Black Bear Diner: The best diner in town

Black Bear Diner: The best diner in town, Redding

 joiwatani Says:  We love coming here. They have the best food! The staff are great, with big great smiles, very friendly and very efficient! We love to order their specialties for breakfast: hash brown, scrambled eggs, sausage, etc.Their coffee is fresh and the wait staff kept refilling our... 

Clearie's Restaurant & Lounge: Outstanding find.

Clearie's Restaurant & Lounge: Outstanding find., Redding

 Agraichen Says:  Walking down the street from our hotel we found what looked like a cafe but turned out to be just a bar. The "serving food" sign was old however the bartender was friendly and one of the people sitting at the bar was apparently connected to the establishment.As the bartended... 

Peacock Chinese Restaurant: Peacock Chinese Restaurant

Peacock Chinese Restaurant: Peacock Chinese Restaurant, Redding

 einstein47 Says:  Food: Good food. The egg rolls (they're actually closer to spring rolls) are tied for the best in Redding, in my opinion.Service: The service is nothing fancy, but decent nonetheless.Surroundings: The decor is great, with nicely done Chinese paintings and reliefs, and a... 

Tapas Downtown: Great Mediterranean Restraurant

Tapas Downtown: Great Mediterranean Restraurant, Redding

 WulfstanTraveller Says:  This is a great Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Redding that it s little spark of culture and civilization in what is otherwaise largely a cultural wasteland. It is a welcome find if one finds oneself stuck in Redding or needing to recuperate on a long drive through the... 

Gironda's Restaurant: Gironda's

Gironda's Restaurant: Gironda's, Redding

 einstein47 Says:  Food: Excellent. The ravioli is my favorite, but I've ordered many other things there and it's all been good.Service: The people there are helpful and nice, and treat you as if you were family. The wait to get the food is a bit slow, though.Surroundings: It looks like an... 

Buz's Crab: Fresh Seafood

Buz's Crab: Fresh Seafood, Redding

 einstein47 Says:  Food: The fish is nothing to die for, but overall, the rest is very fresh (as it comes straight off the fishing boats in nearby coastal Eureka) and good.Service: The servers are nice and friendly, and if you need something, they will get it right away. The wait time is... 

Cool Hand Lukes Steakhouse & Saloon: Go if you are very hungry

Cool Hand Lukes Steakhouse & Saloon: Go if you are very hungry, Redding

 spartan Says:  If you are looking for big portions, lots of options, great beer and good service, then this is the place for you. I started off with a bowl of Clam Chowder and then selected the 1/2 Rack BBQ Rib Platter (beef ribs covered with dry rub & bbq sauce, cole slaw and french... 

Red Robin: America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits

Red Robin: America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, Redding

 spartan Says:  I was looking for a place to eat after playing one of our late games at the WSA Softball Tournament when I ran across the Red Robin Restaurant. I knew that they have fabulous food, so I was looking forward to a delicious and satisfying meal...I was not disappointed. I had... 

Nightlife  

Happy Hour: Redding Happy Hours

Happy Hour: Redding Happy Hours, Redding

 Matthewjh7 Says:  I would recommend anyone visiting Redding and looking for the best deals visit happyhourredding.com. It's the only place that will tell you everything going on with tons of amazing deals every day. Varies, most places are pretty relaxed 

Sundial Cafe: Sundial Cafe Music

Sundial Cafe: Sundial Cafe Music, Redding

 pkarch Says:  The Sundial cafe located next to Redding's Sundial Bridge has become a popular venue for live music during the summer months.Sit under the stars, enjoy fine food, the cool river breeze and the lights of the spectacular Sundial Bridge.The cafe hosts Northern Californias most... 

Shopping  

Tuesday Mornings: Northern California Shopaholic
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I am sure some of you might have heard of this store.

It is great, it reminds me of Ross Dress For Less but with better items.

I have gotten candles, bath decor, things for my kitchen and books here. The discount is huge and part of the fun is hunting for the best bargain.

What to pay: Average prices

Written Jul 15, 2004

Address: On Hilltop

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Warnings and Dangers  

September temps in the 100's!!!!
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hot hot hot

I have only been in Redding, CA in September and both times it was over 100..Since I am a dog my humans had to keep me cool and hydrated...I kinda like a little gatorade in my water when i go thru this god-forsaken hot ass town. Watch your car temp when climbing on I-5...careful with the A/C...saw lotsa poor bastards overheated on the interstate. Looked to me like none of them was having a good time!

Written Sep 29, 2003

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What to Pack  

No scarves needed here
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Sunshine!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Make sure and pack cool clothes. it has been 110 already this year and August is the hotest month.

Bring your swimsuit, we have some great places to swim.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sunscreen!

Photo Equipment: Be sure and bring your camera, we have great photo opps with the mountains in the background

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Make sure and bring your coleman chairs, they make a day at the lake that much better. Also, be sure to fill your cooler with plenty of water and snapples, you'll need them

Written Jul 15, 2004

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 Hiking and Walking

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Off The Beaten Path  

Beauty is closer than you think!
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If you drive east on HWY 299 in about one hour from Redding is the very beautiful Burney Falls. You can walk a trail that is about one and a half miles all the way around the falls. It is especially fun in the summer time because it is about twenty degrees cooler down by the base of the falls.

Written Sep 10, 2003

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Sports & Outdoors  

WSA World Softball Tournament
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spartan 917 reviews

We played in a softball tournament (E division) where 90 teams were entered (men's a dn women's). Played the games at the Big League Dreams park in Redding, CA where the fields are exact replicas of Yankee Stadium (home of the N.Y. Yankees), Fenway Park (home of the Boston Red Sox) and Wrigley Field (home of the Chicago Cubs).

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: 20155 Viking Way

Phone: (530) 223-1177

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