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. 

Shasta County Courthouse

Shasta County Courthouse, Redding

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Hotels  

Travelodge Redding

 3 Reviews and 303 Opinions  Very nice place to stay. A piece of their literature mentioned them as "Redding's Best Kept Lodging... 

Hilton Garden Inn Redding (5050 Bechelli Lane )

 1 Review and 89 Opinions  Hilton Garden Inn sits on a plateau overlooking the Sacramento River (in South Redding). It's a... 

Restaurants  

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... 

International House of Pancakes (IHOP): Breakfast with a smile

International House of Pancakes (IHOP): Breakfast with a smile, Redding

 spartan Says:  Crowded but the food was good and service was attentive. I selected the Pigs in a Blanket breakfast (four savory pork sausages links tucked into four tasty buttermilk pancakes). 

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... 

Nightlife  

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... 

Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay: The Crossing

Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay: The Crossing, Redding

 einstein47 Says:  It is true that in Redding, at midday, the weather is usually very uncomfortable. But when the sun goes down on the Sundial Bridge, it becomes full of people and comfortable weather. At one end are two paths leading to trails, a walkway leading to a sculpture in a brick... 

Transportation  

Sexy ride to Redding

Sexy ride to Redding, Redding

 spartan Says:  I rent a car from the Dollar Rental Car facility at the Sacramento International Airport and used it as my transportion to/from Redding. 

From Sacramento CA, travel...

From Sacramento CA, travel..., Redding

 pbratcher Says:  From Sacramento CA, travel north on I5 approximately 130 miles.By car or bus. There are not many bike lanes in Redding, so travelling that way can be dangerous. 

Shopping  

Tuesday Mornings: Northern California Shopaholic

Tuesday Mornings: Northern California Shopaholic, Redding

 DivaGirl31 Says:  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... 

WinCo Foods: Cheap Groceries in Redding

WinCo Foods: Cheap Groceries in Redding, Redding

 einstein47 Says:  Very, very low prices. Probably the cheapest in Redding. Black Pearl Olives. Get 6 cans (they're soooo cheap!). For about 50 lbs. of groceries from the lower shelves, about $29.97. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

September temps in the 100's!!!!

September temps in the 100's!!!!, Redding

 lucythedog Says:  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... 

What to Pack  

No scarves needed here

No scarves needed here, Redding

 DivaGirl31 Says:   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. Sunscreen! Be sure and bring your camera, we have great photo opps with the mountains in the background Make sure... 

Packing List

Packing List, Redding

 ministrygirl Says:  A regular suitcase Redding in the summer is incredibly hot...during the winter it is mostly rain 

Off The Beaten Path  

Beauty is closer than you think!

Beauty is closer than you think!, Redding

 ministrygirl Says:  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... 

Sports & Outdoors  

WSA World Softball Tournament

WSA World Softball Tournament, Redding

 spartan Says:  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... 

Favorites  

go to the Turtle Bay Museum,...

go to the Turtle Bay Museum,..., Redding

 pbratcher Says:  go to the Turtle Bay Museum, the Sacramento River, and visit the surrounding mountains (Trinity Alps, Mt. Shasta, Lassen National Park) The River 

You have to go to Burney Falls...

You have to go to Burney Falls..., Redding

 cathye Says:  You have to go to Burney Falls and Mt Shasta. They are not exactky in Redding, but they are awesome sites Walking the trail by the Sacramento River. It is an awesom site to behold! 

 
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Advice from the Locals
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 Redding Where Everything Is Hot - Hi, I just moved to Redding last year so I am learing just what it has to offer. I can not tell you about everything with the professional attitude of a local yet, but I will try my best. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hello there, Has anyone got any recommendations for good budget accommodation in redding? La Quinta inn/ stardust motel? any... 

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A: there are several in the center of town on the main road. I forget now which one I stayed at but I always look for Motel 6 on my US west travels. Check the web to see if... 

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Redding: The Hub of Northern California

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 Redding is right there in the center of northern California. It's within sight of Lassen Volcanic National Park, and close to Shasta Dam, Shasta Caverns, Whiskeytown Lake, andmany other destinations.... 

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What's in Redding, CA; You Ask?

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Redding. I'd love to share with you the 8 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Redding Where Everything Is Hot

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 Hi, I just moved to Redding last year so I am learing just what it has to offer. I can not tell you about everything with the professional attitude of a local yet, but I will try my best. 

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Redding Page

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 Redding is a great town...It is like a little big city with all the country added into it...The view of Mt. Shasta at sunset capped with snow is incredible...plus there are many recreational things to... 

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Best thing about Redding??...Leaving

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 I suppose its not fair to bag on redding...but I'm a dog and it was 106 degrees!!! last year coming thru it was only 100! I s guess in the winter it must be easier...good views of Shasta...big... 

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