Shasta State Historic Park is located just 10 minutes west of Redding on Highway 299. Or, as we locals call it, “Old Shasta.”
Stuck in a time bubble, Old Shasta is what remains of the original gold-mining town of Shasta, complete with a museum, original cemetery, jail, and gallows (sans rope).
Old Shasta is well worth a visit.
Situated on 300 acres along the Sacramento River in Redding, California, Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a vibrant cultural center that hosts a number of exciting attractions, such as a museum, both indoor and outdoor animal exhibits, playgrounds, gardens, and the renowned Sundial Bridge.
The Sundial Bridge is the Eiffel Tower of Redding; it is the iconic center of attraction, and rightfully so.
Set in an idyllic location, the Sundial Bridge spans the Sacramento River and connects the north and south Sacramento River Trail.
The bridge is open to pedestrians and cyclists alike and is free to explore.
Bonus: The Sundial Bridge is a working sundial, one day per year. Kind of.
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