Redding, CA · 96001
Top 8 things to do in 96001
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Sundial Bridge
Sundial Bridge Dr (Turtle Bay)
Redding's icon: free and open daily, with river trails on both sides
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Turtle Bay Exploration Park
844 Sundial Bridge Dr
About 300 acres, 50+ animal species, and a museum. Air-conditioned on hot days
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Sacramento River Trail
Trailheads at Sundial Bridge and Diestelhorst Bridge
Paved trail system (17.4 mi per Visit Redding); the classic loop is about 5.5-6 mi
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McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Turtle Bay (enter at the East Gate)
Riverside gardens open daily 7:15 a.m.-dusk. Paid since May 1, 2026 ($10 adult)
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Redding Saturday Farmers Market
777 Cypress Ave (behind City Hall)
Year-round Saturday market
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Extreme Escape Redding
1440 Butte St
The longest-running escape rooms in town (locally owned)
- 8
Redding Public Market
1551 Market St
Anchor of the downtown evening crawl (also on the Food list)
How we ranked this list
Activities are ranked editorially by how good a local outing they are.
- How unique it is to Redding
- Year-round availability
- Cost (free scores higher)
- Family-friendliness
Editorial ranking by how good a local outing it is, with official sources linked. Items we could not verify are left off rather than published. No business paid for placement.
Verified Oct 11, 2026.
Rankings are editorial; no business paid for placement.

