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West of I-5

Things to do in West Of I 5

  1. Farmers Market

    The lively organic market is open on Main St in the warmer months.

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  2. Mountain Marketplace

    A natural foods grocery store with a juice bar and vegetarian deli.

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  3. Six Pack Packers

    Six Pack Packers leads fishing and scenic horse pack trips into the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

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  4. Yreka Creek Greenway

    Behind the Siskiyou County Museum is the Yreka Creek Greenway, where walking paths wind through the trees.

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  5. Siskiyou County Courthouse

    The Siskiyou County Courthouse downtown was built in 1857 and has a collection of gold nuggets in the foyer.

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  6. Trinideli

    This happy place prepares decadent sandwiches, stuffed with all kinds of fresh goodness, with good vibes all around.

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  7. La Casita

    Crouched down right next door to Noelle's, low-ceilinged little La Casita serves really good, authentic Mexican dishes.

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  8. Nature's Kitchen

    This friendly natural foods store and bakery serves healthy and tasty vegetarian dishes, fresh juices and good espresso.

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  9. Grandma's House

    Grandma's is popular for its home-style cooking. It's east of downtown between Main St and I-5. Look for the cutesy gingerbread house.

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  10. Big Foot Rafting Company

    There's river rafting at Willow Creek, 55 miles west of Weaverville. Big Foot Rafting Company leads guided trips and also rents rafts and kayaks.

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  12. Klander's Deli

    This fun little deli is where locals go for lunch. There's a long list of yummy hot and cold sandwiches to choose from, or you can create your own.

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  13. Siskiyou Summit

    About 25 miles north of Yreka on I-5, just across the Oregon border, Siskiyou Summit closes often in winter - even when the weather is just fine on either side.

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  14. Village Grind

    This attractive wood-floor, local-art-on-the-walls espresso bar and café adds a little urbane dash to downtown. Nice light meals - omelettes, salads, pizzas. Wi-fi friendly.

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  15. JJ Jackson Memorial Museum & Trinity County Historical Park

    The JJ Jackson Memorial Museum & Trinity County Historical Park has gold-mining and cultural exhibits, plus vintage machinery, amazing memorabilia and an old miner's cabin outside.

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  16. Mamma Llama

    Excellent chill spot. Roomy and relaxed. You can get espresso, browse through the selection of books and CDs or make yourself at home on the couch. There's wi-fi throughout and occasional live music.

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  17. The Red House

    Airy, bambooey, light - definitely well feng shuied. This inviting spot serves light snacks, coffee, espresso and a wide selection of teas. If you're in a hurry (rare in Weaverville), there's a drive-thru window.

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  18. Siskiyou County Museum

    Sever blocks south of the courthouse, the exceptionally well-curated Siskiyou County Museum brings together pioneer and Native American history. An outdoor section has several historic buildings brought from around the county.

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  19. La Grange Café

    Spacious, yet intimate, this celebrated multi-star restaurant serves exceptional light, fresh and satisfying fare (fish, poultry, pasta and big fresh salads). There's a very friendly atmosphere, both in the pub and salon dining room.

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  20. Angelini's Italian Restaurant

    At the time of research this upscale new eatery had yet to open but the last bricks were being laid on the back patio's wood-fire oven. The proposed menu promised fresh pasta, steaks, pizza, seafood and a short but varied wine selection.

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  21. Noelle's Garden Café

    The best (and pretty much only) place for breakfast. There's seating inside the cheery house as well as on the adjoining vine-trellised deck. It has many lunch choices - soups, sandwiches, salads - with lots of veggie options. The breakfast burrito is especially good.

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  23. Joss House State Historic Park

    Joss House State Historic Park, in the center of town, holds the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California - it dates from the 1870s. Its Taoist shrine features an ornate altar, more than 3000 years old, that was brought here from China. Tours depart from 10:00 until 16:00 on the hour.

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