Check out the underwater viewing area of the steelhead and salmon ladder.
Trinity River Fish Hatchery
West of I-5
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park
7.61 MILES
The walls here basically talk – they’re papered inside with 150-year-old donation ledgers from the once-thriving Chinese community, the immigrants who…
23.75 MILES
Resembling a beached cruise ship, the shimmering-white 2004 Sundial Bridge spans the river and is one of Redding’s marquee attractions, providing an…
18.45 MILES
On Hwy 299, 6 miles west of Redding, this state historic park preserves the ruins of an 1850s Gold Rush mining town called Shasta – not to be confused…
19.77 MILES
On scale with the enormous natural features of the area, this colossal, 15-million-ton concrete dam is second only in size to Grand Coolie Dam in…
26.41 MILES
High in the limestone megaliths at the north end of the lake hide these impressive caves. Tours through the many chambers dripping with massive formations…
23.95 MILES
Situated on 300 meandering acres, this is an artistic, cultural and scientific center for visitors of all ages, with an emphasis on the Sacramento River…
14.34 MILES
An old mining town lent the rich name to Whiskeytown Lake, a lovely, multi-use reservoir that was dedicated by John F Kennedy less than two months before…
23.49 MILES
Jaunt over to little-known, utterly picturesque Alpen Cellars. Specializing in Riesling, Gewürtztraminer, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the vineyard is open…
Nearby West of I-5 attractions
2. JJ Jackson Memorial Museum & Trinity County Historical Park
7.57 MILES
Next door to the Joss House you’ll find gold-mining and cultural exhibits, plus vintage machinery, memorabilia, an old miner’s cabin and a blacksmith shop.
3. Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park
7.61 MILES
The walls here basically talk – they’re papered inside with 150-year-old donation ledgers from the once-thriving Chinese community, the immigrants who…
14.34 MILES
An old mining town lent the rich name to Whiskeytown Lake, a lovely, multi-use reservoir that was dedicated by John F Kennedy less than two months before…
17.77 MILES
This building was the courthouse for over 30 years in the late 1800s and now houses a fun and informative museum and visitor center.
18.45 MILES
On Hwy 299, 6 miles west of Redding, this state historic park preserves the ruins of an 1850s Gold Rush mining town called Shasta – not to be confused…
19.77 MILES
On scale with the enormous natural features of the area, this colossal, 15-million-ton concrete dam is second only in size to Grand Coolie Dam in…
23.49 MILES
Jaunt over to little-known, utterly picturesque Alpen Cellars. Specializing in Riesling, Gewürtztraminer, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the vineyard is open…