Location: Redding
Top Things to do in Redding
Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Redding, California (CA)
There's a variety of water sports in Redding, from whitewater rafting on the Sacramento River to waterskiing, swimming, fishing and sailing on Shasta Lake, one of four magnificent manmade lakes in this northeastern California town. When you're ready to dry off, there are also plenty of land-based activities, like camping or hiking in the national forests and parks, following walking trails through the 220-acre arboretum or spending time exploring two fascinating parks: Shasta State Historic Park and Turtle Bay Exploration Park. At Shasta State, you'll find the ghost town of Shasta City from the Gold Rush days, complete with restored stagecoach, barn and courthouse, with eerie reminders of where prisoners were kept and sometimes hanged. The ever-expanding 300-acre Turtle Bay Park houses the recently opened Turtle Bay Museum, with extraordinary hands-on exhibits focusing on the environment and an outstanding collection of American Indian baskets. The kids will love the park's Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp, which includes a playground, logging and ecology exhibits and the popular summer butterfly house, where the fragile winged creatures flit about and alight on welcoming visitors.
Restaurants in Redding
1. Extreme Escape Redding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Extreme Escape Redding is a live action escape game designed for 3-10 people. This brain teasing game is full of challenges. Every corner, every wall, every book, every drawer could contain hints, clues, and keys that will help you escape and complete the room objectives....but the clock is ticking and you have only 60 minutes. Your key to success will be teamwork, communication and an open mind.
Reviewed By Mickels595 - Redding, United States
We did this as a team building event with my work. What a fun and interactive way to get to work together without the pressure of the big boss. Thanks again for the fun and the insight into how to be a more efficient team!
2. Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 444 reviews
Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a fun, non-profit 300-acre gathering place featuring the Sundial Bridge, a museum, forestry & wildlife center, arboretum and botanical gardens. At the gateway to the Sacramento River Trails, Turtle Bay celebrates far Northern California as part of the world we share. We envision Turtle Bay Exploration Park as a vibrant gathering place where our community is strengthened through education, cultural engagement and economic growth.
Reviewed By 872donnyp - Cottonwood, United States
I love going here when the car show is going on in april. Lots of things to do and it's very reasonable.
3. Riverfront Playhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Riverfront Playhouse has been Redding's Community Theatre since 1981. We bring quality live entertainment to the North State with a 150-seat theatre for plays and other performances. We also have a small presentation stage that can accommodate 40-50 patrons for performances. We have the ability as well to rent out areas of the theatre for a variety of purposes such as meetings, conferences, workshops, receptions, movies and more. Our theatre is an opportunity for community-friendly and community-based activities. We provide space to explore, experience and learn all aspects of live theatre. And we provide a service, called Buyouts, to other local nonprofits, which are opportunities to “buy out” one of our performances for a set price and to realize fundraising proceeds for their group.
4. Sacramento River Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
Designated as a National Recreation Trail by the U.S. National Park Service, this scenic trail offers hiking, biking and horseback riding within the boundaries of a lively city.
Reviewed By Departure791592
It is a great place to walk and has many wonderful things to see. We take the dogs (on leashes) and they love it.
5. Sundial Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,471 reviews
Scheduled for completion in Summer 2004, this unusually designed bridge, functioning as a sundial at one end and conveying a sense of weightlessness, connects the north and south campuses of Turtle Bay Exploration Park.
Reviewed By kbpinkerton - San Francisco, United States
Beautiful area for a stroll with the Discovery Museum nearby and lots of great activities for free and charge. The bridge has an amazing design with a glass deck and crosses the Sacramento river
6. Sacramento Rail Trail
7. Cascade Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By imagehoundtaz - Redding, United States
Recently I attended two events at the Cascade Theatre. This previous Sunday I enjoyed the North State Symphony which featured The Project Trio. Both were amazing. The symphony is incredible and The Project Trio were uplifting and humorous. A few weeks ago I attended a magic show by a past America's Got Talent winner Mat Franco. He picked me to be one of the people who assisted him in one of his many magic tricks. Mat blew me away. And exactly 10 years ago today I saw the play 'Nunsense'. It starred Sally Struthers who played Gloria on 'All In The Family'. Man Sally can sing! All in all, I've attended a variety of outstanding performances. The theatre is stunning just to look at and admire. I highly recommend attending any performance there. It's beautifully elegant. Staff is always friendly.
8. Whiskeytown Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By e_silvia87 - Karlsruhe, Germany
Just 20 minutes away from Redding you can relax and refresh in this beautiful lake. Reminds me a bit of Lake Tahoe, it's crystal clear water and at Brandy Creek there is even installed a little wooden island. Unfortunately, it's also the highlight for all the teenager and therefore a bit noisy.
9. Fantasy Fountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By shorkw4 - Colorado, United States
This place is much improved with the renovations the playground is easier to see your kids and plenty of things for you kids to play on. The water area is great for the Redding heat. It came on at 10:00 on Sat morning. I don't know about other days.
10. WaterWorks Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 115 reviews
Cool off with us today! Featuring a large number of water slides and rides, pools, lounge chairs, cabanas, and more, we are the best daytime getaway around. Our popular rides include the Cyclone, Avalanche, Raging River, Dragon and three giant serpentine water slides. Come play in the waves at Cowabunga Beach wave pool. For those of you looking to relax while the kids play, we have a large lazy lagoon to leisurely float around! We also have a kiddy water playground! Perfect for the young kids with water features and mini slides. Tourists and day trippers can find many hotels nearby. We offer free parking, open air shade tents, hundred of chairs and lounges, showers, lockers, in and out privileges, snack bar food and beverages, and daily cabana rentals. Our cabanas book fast - check out our website for more details! Waterworks Park is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Stop by and start cooling off today!
