the modest wood-paneled rooms feature minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen tvs and complimentary wifi. parking is free. amenities include gas bbq grills, a picnic area and a seasonal outdoor pool. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set on interstate 5, this humble budget motel is 6 miles from shasta dam, 8 miles from turtle bay exploration park and 15 miles from the whiskeytown national recreation area Redding Airport 17 min
Whiskeytown Lake (23 min) Boating, fishing & swimming on a lake surrounded by mountains with trails, creeks & waterfalls. Caldwell Park (10 min) Riverside public green space with picnic & BBQ areas, a gazebo & a skate park. Mc Connell Arboretum & Gardens (12 min) Eaton House Museum (12 min) Former judge's residence displaying Victorian furniture & housewares, war artifacts & antique books. Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark (17 min) Stalactite- & stalagmite-filled caves accessed by tours that include a boat ride on a scenic lake. Moseley Family Cellars (7 min) Cozy tasting room featuring a rustic, handmade bar & offering flights of boutique reds & whites. Chamise Peak (12 min) Oasis Fun Center (5 min) Indoor/outdoor fun center with mini golf, go-karts & laser tag, plus kiddie rides & an arcade. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (22 min) Whiskeytown Lake is the main draw at this sprawling forested park with camping, hiking & fishing. Shasta Dam (10 min) Imposing, 602-ft.-high, curved gravity dam on Shasta Lake featuring views, free tours & more. WaterWorks Park (7 min) Seasonal outdoor water park, open Memorial Day to Labor Day, with slides & pools for all ages. Turtle Bay Exploration Park (10 min) A museum, botanical garden & forest camp round out the offerings at this large natural history park. Bethel Church Redding (11 min) Sundial Bridge (10 min) Iconic bridge in the shape of a sundial, with a glass pathway lit at night in an aquamarine color. Shasta State Historic Park (19 min) Historical site of a 19th-century gold-mining town with a museum, jail & restored brick buildings. |