relaxed rooms offer free wi-fi, desks with ergonomic chairs, and flat-screen tvs, plus coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. there's also a 24/7 convenience store, a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym. this casual hotel off interstate 5 is 4 miles from turtle bay exploration park and the sundial bridge, and 10 miles from shasta lake. other amenities include a business center, a meeting room and coin-operated laundry facilities. freebies consist of hot breakfast, parking for large vehicles, and regular evening socials with snacks. upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas and ipod docks. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Redding Airport 14 min
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (20 min) Whiskeytown Lake is the main draw at this sprawling forested park with camping, hiking & fishing. Oasis Fun Center (6 min) Indoor/outdoor fun center with mini golf, go-karts & laser tag, plus kiddie rides & an arcade. Bethel Church Redding (8 min) Eaton House Museum (9 min) Former judge's residence displaying Victorian furniture & housewares, war artifacts & antique books. Lake Redding Park (8 min) City park on the Sacramento River with a boat ramp, playground, BBQ/picnic pavilion & a gazebo. Keswick Dam Trailhead Sac River Rail Trail (10 min) Sundial Bridge (8 min) Iconic bridge in the shape of a sundial, with a glass pathway lit at night in an aquamarine color. Caldwell Park (8 min) Riverside public green space with picnic & BBQ areas, a gazebo & a skate park. Turtle Bay Exploration Park (8 min) A museum, botanical garden & forest camp round out the offerings at this large natural history park. Whiskeytown Lake (21 min) Boating, fishing & swimming on a lake surrounded by mountains with trails, creeks & waterfalls. Shasta State Historic Park (17 min) Historical site of a 19th-century gold-mining town with a museum, jail & restored brick buildings. WaterWorks Park (5 min) Seasonal outdoor water park, open Memorial Day to Labor Day, with slides & pools for all ages. Mc Connell Arboretum & Gardens (9 min) Shasta Dam (16 min) Imposing, 602-ft.-high, curved gravity dam on Shasta Lake featuring views, free tours & more. Diestelhorst Bridge (8 min) Historic concrete pedestrian bridge spanning the river, popular for scenic walks & water views. |