| freebies include parking, continental breakfast, and all-day coffee and tea in the lobby. set on i-5 close to fast-food restaurants and a shopping plaza, this relaxed budget hotel lies 10 miles from shasta lake and 2 miles from turtle bay exploration park. streamlined rooms with exterior entrances and conservative decor have free wi-fi, desks and flat-screens, plus minifridges and microwaves. there's an outdoor pool and a fitness room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add sitting areas with sofas
Redding Airport 12 min
Mc Connell Arboretum & Gardens (11 min) WaterWorks Park (9 min)
Seasonal outdoor water park, open Memorial Day to Labor Day, with slides & pools for all ages. Whiskeytown Lake (20 min)
Boating, fishing & swimming on a lake surrounded by mountains with trails, creeks & waterfalls. Diestelhorst Bridge (9 min)
Historic concrete pedestrian bridge spanning the river, popular for scenic walks & water views. Blue Gravel Mine Trail (10 min) Rare Air Trampoline Park (10 min) Shasta Dam (21 min)
Imposing, 602-ft.-high, curved gravity dam on Shasta Lake featuring views, free tours & more. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (19 min)
Whiskeytown Lake is the main draw at this sprawling forested park with camping, hiking & fishing. Caldwell Park (9 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. Sundial Bridge (8 min)
Iconic bridge in the shape of a sundial, with a glass pathway lit at night in an aquamarine color. Benton Dog Park (8 min) Bethel Church Redding (9 min) Eaton House Museum (8 min)
Former judge's residence displaying Victorian furniture & housewares, war artifacts & antique books. Enterprise Park (10 min)
City park with a playground, disc-golf course, outdoor roller-hockey rink & a seasonal splash pad. | 
