The Best Attractions in Northern CA

Praised for its breathtaking nature and rich arts and culture, Northern California is home to top-tier outdoor recreation attractions and captivating indoor cultural attractions. Regardless of background or age, UpState California has something engaging to offer you.

Outdoor Attractions & Things To Do

Immerse yourself in the enchanting natural beauty of Northern California while creating lasting memories. Many parks and trails located in the surrounding area are open and free to the public. Explore underground caverns and limestone caves, or if you’re in the mood for some tee time, UpState California is also home to year-round golf courses where you can take in the gorgeous alpine scenery.

Indoor Attractions & Things To Do

Discover the fascinating history and culture of Northern California at one of its many museums. Unwind from your travels and enjoy time at one of the wine country’s many wineries and breweries. Feeling like luck is on your side? Head over to one of the casinos and play a few games to see how much you can win.

Popular & Noteworthy UpState, CA Attractions

Here are some of the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association’s favorite places to visit:

Win-River Resort and Casino

Win-River Resort & Casino is a Native American gaming resort & casino offering the best entertainment, hospitality, latest slots, hottest new table games, live-action poker, high-stakes Indian Bingo and some of the most flavorful cuisine in the North State.

Sundial Bridge

The Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay crosses the Sacramento River in the heart of Redding, California. The bridge serves as a downtown entrance for Redding’s extensive Sacramento River Trail system. Access to the Sundial Bridge and the surrounding river trails is free to the public.

Turtle Bay Exploration Park

Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a 300-acre campus containing educational and entertaining activities that interpret the relationship between humans and nature. The Park tells the stories of the region and its people through a museum and art gallery, wildlife exhibits, forest camp, a year-round aviary, amphitheater, an arboretum, and gardens.

Discover More Attractions, Things To Do, & Places To Visit In Northern California

The fun doesn’t stop there. Explore our collection of can’t-miss attractions below to make the most of your time in UpState California.

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Anderson Historical Society & Museum

2330 Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007
530-365-7045

Museums on site displaying and preserving items of local historical significance include the late 1890's Frisbie House, a local boarding house relocated and renovated for museum displays, and one-room Columbia Schoolhouse, authentically furnished early ca. 1900. Open Tues , Thurs. and first Saturday of each month 11 am - 3 pm.

Shasta County

Eaton House museum in Redding, California.

Behrens-Eaton House Museum

1520 West St.
Redding, CA 96001
530-241-3454

The Behrens-Eaton House Museum is a restored home lived in by same family from 1898 - 2003. Historical research library on site. Open Tues & Weds. 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday 1-4 pm or by appointment.

Shasta County

Bolt's Antique Tool Museum

1650 Broderick St.
Oroville, CA 95965
530-538-2528

The museum displays approximately 12,000 different items consisting of wrenches, blacksmith tools, tune-up related items, jacks, service station items, plumbing tools, soldering irons, electric tools, hand grinders and other misc. items. Over 2,000 brands dating back to the 1820's. Considered to be one of the most historical tool museums in the world. Open 7 days a week. Mon - Sat. 10 am -3:45pm, Sundays 11:45 -3:45 pm.

Butte County

C.F. Lott Home in Sank Park

1067 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA 95965
530-538-2497

The home of Judge C.F.Lott, a'49er and prominent figure, was built in 1856. The home, filled with many original furnishings and artifacts, tells a story of unrequited love, and life long devotion.

Butte County

Chester Museum/Library

200 First Avenue
Chester, CA 96020
530-258-2742

Housed in a contemporary log structure designed to resemble the 1929 log cabin library building, this museum also features an off-site exhibit including the century-old steam locomotive known as "Dinky".

Plumas County

Corning Museum

1110 Solano St
Corning, CA 96021
530-824-5550

The Corning Museum preserves and exhibits artifacts that represent the cultural heritage of Corning and Tehama County. Many displays include articles of period clothing, tools, pictures and other items dating back to the early days of Corning.

Tehama County

Dunsmuir RR Depot

Amtrak Depot
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
530-235-0839

Railroad history memorabilia, an unusual 1919 Western Electric cardboard telephone switch-board, vintage clothing, office equipment, and antique fishing gear are preserved in this privately maintained museum tucked into a steep side street in the old commercial district of the canyon railroad town once know as Pusher.

Siskiyou County

Feather River Nature Center

2600 Old Ferry Road
Oroville, CA 95965
530-538-2500

The bank of the Feather River below the Bath House was once the site of a Maidu fishing village. The river provided a bountiful supply of giant Chinook salmon and acorns were harvested from the groves of Blue Oaks. Gold was discovered in the Feather River in 1849 bringing a tent city of fortune hunters virtually overnight. The gold soon ran out and the miners left as quickly as they had appeared.As the need for…

Butte County

Fort Crook Museum

43030 Fort Crook Museum Avenue
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
530-336-5110

The story of the Indians and early settlers of this area are depicted by several rooms of antique furniture, a blacksmith’s shop, the old Fall River jail, early farm implements, old school house, log cabin and Indian artifacts.

Shasta County

Fort Jones Museum

11913 Main Street
Fort Jones, CA 96032
530-468-5568

Built with native rock, the museum houses a collection of Indian and Pioneer artifacts, including a rare ceremonial white deer skin, many Indian baskets, and the famous "rain rock".

Siskiyou County

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