Redding, CA

The Eaton House Museum, also known as the Behrens-Eaton House, is set in a Victorian-style turn of the century home on West Street in Redding, California.

Built in 1895 by John Scott and purchased by Sheriff of Shasta County and former judge Charles Behrens, the Eaton House Museum was turned into a museum in 2003 to celebrate the Victorian age through exhibits of Victorian furniture and housewares, war artifacts, and antique books in 2003.

The museum also features displays of artifacts, letters, illustrations, photographs, papers, and historical books as well as historical data and pictures.

1520 West St, Redding, CA 96001, Phone: 530-241-3454

The Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark is a network of caverns that were formed more than 250 million years ago, located near the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake.

Formerly known as Baird Cave and Chalk Cave, the Lake Shasta Caverns are located deep inside the McCloud Limestone Mountain Range and feature a variety of alluring, exquisite, and mysterious rock formations. Surrounded by 400 miles of lake shoreline and beautiful untouched terrain, the entrance to the caverns lies 850 feet above the emerald green waters of the lake and boasts a bird’s eye view of the lake and breathtaking vistas of the native mountain ranges.

20359 Shasta Caverns Rd, Lakehead, CA 96051, Phone: 800-795-2283

Recommended Activities for Families

Winding almost 10 miles along the banks of the beautiful Sacramento River, the Sacramento River Trail is a popular multi-purpose paved trail that is used for walking, running, hiking, bicycle riding, and rollerblading. The scenic Sacramento River Trail can be accessed from Caldwell Park, Hilltop Drive, and the beautiful Sundial Bridge and there are drinking fountains and clean restrooms available along the trail. The trail links to the beautiful glass Sundial Bridge, which is located at the east end of the trail, and features a relatively flat loop with shady areas on the south side of the river, which links to Keswick Dam.

Caldwell Park, Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA 96002

Shasta State Historic Park features a variety of historical buildings, items, and artifacts that tell the story of the lusty "Queen City" of California’s northern mining district that once stood on the site. Located 6 miles west of Redding, the park is home to the eloquent vestiges of what was once a bustling center during the California gold rush, such as a row of old brick buildings, cottages, cemeteries, and roads. The county courthouse has been restored to its former 1861 appearance and is filled an unparalleled collection of historical California artworks and exhibits.

15312 Highway 299 West, Shasta, CA 96087, Phone: 530-243-8194

Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a 300-acre reserve that features a museum, an arboretum and botanical gardens, a forestry and wildlife center, and the Sundial Bridge. The Turtle Bay Museum is home to an array of permanent and temporary exhibits documenting the cultural and natural history, art, and science of the region, including an underwater aquarium-style viewing tank, hands-on science displays, artworks, and a recreation of a Native American bark house. The McConnell Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, also known as the Redding Arboretum, features 300 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens that include Mediterranean climate gardens, southern and western Australian gardens, a children's garden, butterfly garden, and various specialty gardens. Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp is an educational exploration center modeled after an ancient forest camp.

844 Sundial Bridge Dr, Redding, CA 96003, Phone: 530-243-8850, (website link)

Located about 8 miles west of Redding, Whiskeytown Lake is a reservoir in northwestern California’s Shasta County in the Whiskeytown Unit of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. Formed by the Whiskeytown Dam on Clear Creek, Whiskeytown Lake offers an array of outdoor and recreational activities, such as swimming, sailing, boating fishing, waterskiing, hiking, and camping. The lake provides excellent fishing with an abundance of kokanee salmon, largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass, and rainbow and brown trout, and there are plenty of birding and wildlife watching opportunities around the lake.

Shasta County, California

Attractions for Couples

Born from the desire of three beer lovers to produce the best possible beer and serve it in the best possible atmosphere, Woody’s Brewing Company is the culmination of a long-standing dream. Not only do they brew some of the finest beers in the neighborhood, but they also serve some delicious food to enjoy alongside your favorite brew. The beers available on tap include a range of styles to suit all palates – try their complex Hopzerker, the toffee-like Nutty Woody or their Quickie IPA, to name but a few. The menu includes popular appetizers like Woody’s Tots, Fried Pickles and Soft Pretzels before moving on to the tasty entrée of the day.

1257 Oregon Street, Redding, CA 96001, 530 768 1034

Conveniently located just a short drive from Redding, the Win-River Resort and Casino offers deluxe accommodations, upscale amenities and facilities, casual restaurants, and a wealth of entertainment. The resort features stylish guest rooms and suites with en suite bathrooms and spacious living areas, and upscale facilities include an exclusive spa and wellness center, a heated outdoor swimming pool, several restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and complimentary access to a fully equipped fitness center. The casino offers bingo, slot machines, roulette, table games, and a private poker room, and guests can enjoy a round of golf at the River Tasalmi Golf Course a few miles away.

2100 Redding Rancheria Rd, Redding, CA 96001, Phone: 530-243-3377

Fun Factory is an adventure company that offers guided and self-guided tours of Northern California as well as snowmobile rentals from Deer Mountain Snowmobile Park. Tours explore the winter wonderland of Northern California’s valleys, vistas, and volcanoes, including Mount Shasta, and the Klamath, Modoc, and Shasta-Trinity National Forests. The Fun Factory snowmobile tours include an experienced guide, who leads riders through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the state, and safety equipment such as Snell-approved helmets. Fun Factory Snowmobile rentals also offer the fun and informational Snowmobile 101 training class for guests to enjoy self-guided tours.

Fun Factory Snowmobile Tour, Phone: 530-925-1465