Red BluffThings to do

Things to do in Red Bluff

  1. William B Ide Adobe State Historic Park

    Set on a beautiful, shaded piece of land overlooking a languorous section of the Sacramento River, the William B Ide Adobe State Historic Park preserves the original adobe home and grounds of pioneer William B Ide, who 'fought' in the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt at Sonoma and was named president of the short-lived California Republic. These are humble digs for a president. To get to the park, head about a mile north on Main St, turn east onto Adobe Rd and go another mile, following the signs.

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  2. Red Bluff Lake Recreation Area

    The Red Bluff Lake Recreation Area, on the east bank of the Sacramento River, is a spacious park full of trees, birds and meadows. It offers numerous picnicking, swimming, hiking and camping opportunities and has interpretive trails, bicycle paths, boat ramps, a wildlife viewing area with excellent bird-watching, a fish ladder (in operation May to September) and a 2-acre native plant garden.

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  3. Sacramento River Discovery Center

    The Red Bluff Lake visitors center, called the Sacramento River Discovery Center has kid-friendly displays about the river, questionable propaganda on the benefits of cattle grazing and information on the Diversion Dam just outside its doors.

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  4. Kelly-Griggs House Museum

    The Kelly-Griggs House Museum is the most impressive of Red Bluff's classical Victorian homes. It's dressed up with period exhibits. Dig the mannequins.

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  5. Palomino Room

    Downtown, the dark and moody Palomino Room, on the site of the historic Tremont Hotel, has tasty steaks and burgers and a cool cowboy ambience.

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  6. Raging Fork Riverfront Grille

    Just south of Antelope Blvd and one block east of Main St, it has a beautiful dining room, bar and deck overlooking the river.

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  7. Hal's Eat 'Em Up

    If the heat is raging, grab a root-beer float from Hal's, a drive-in just south of downtown.

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  8. Green Barn

    This is a long-established family restaurant serving American fare for lunch and dinner.

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