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Redding California Vacations, Redding Hotels, Tours and Redding Activities
Redding City is in a fabulous recreational region, close to Lassen National Park, Shasta and the Sacremento River.
Lassen Volcanic National Forest It takes approximately one hour to drive from one entrance of the park to the other, non-stop. It is a one-hour drive from Redding to the north entrance of the park, and a one-hour drive from Red Bluff (30 minutes south of Redding) to the south entrance of the park.
Various camping sites are available, as well as lodging at the Drakesbad Guest Ranch. For detailed information on the park, visit www.nps.gov/lavo, or contact the Visitor's Bureau for more information.
Hotels/Motels Redding offers over 2,500 hotel rooms. Many are conveniently located on Hilltop Drive, just off Interstate 5. There are also many properties located downtown, and just off the interstate north and south of town. For a complete listing of properties in Redding, see "Places to Stay".
Mt. Shasta Mt. Shasta is a one hour drive north of Redding on
Interstate 5. At 14,161 feet tall, you can see Mt. Shasta as you drive up the valley, directly in front of you on the Interstate. (The mountain to the east of the valley is Lassen Peak). There are many hiking trails in the area, and guides are available to assist you.
Rafting on the Sacramento River A variety of rafting companies lead trips from April through September on your choice of six different rivers, including the Sacramento. For more information, contact the Visitors Bureau for a free Adventure Guide brochure, or stop by the Redding Visitor's Bureau to view the many company brochures on display.
Restaurants There are hundreds of chain- and family-operated restaurants in the Redding area for you to enjoy. Everything from Italian, to Mexican, to Thai, and even Sushi! Popular travel stops like Dennys, and local favorites like Buz's Crab. Click on "Food and Wine" for a list of Redding restaurants, locations, and descriptions.
RV / RV Parks Ask the Visitor's Bureau staff for a free copy of the Adventure Guide brochure for a complete listing of RV Parks in the Redding area, or click on "Places to Stay". The Shasta-Cascade region is home to numerous Scenic Drives and Backcountry Roads, and the Visitors Bureau has free brochures on both!
Sacramento River Whiskeytown Lake, Redding's Best Kept Secret, offers beautiful views, spectacular wildlife watching, camping, hiking, and, of course, fishing and boating. The lake is located just 15 minutes west of Redding on Hwy 299. Since Whiskeytown Lake is within the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, there is a fee to visit the lake. Guided kayaking tours and interactive talks await you! To learn more about recreation opportunities at Whiskeytown Lake, log on to http://www.nps.gov/whis/ or stop by their visitor center off Hwy 299W.
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