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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from the Grass Valley to Auburn?
The direct drive from the Grass Valley to Auburn is 722 mi (1,162 km), and should have a drive time of 11 hrs 47 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from the Grass Valley to Auburn, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Portland, Eugene, Ashland, Redding, Salem, Olympia, McMinnville, and Vancouver, as well as top places to visit like Colusa Casino Resort and Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, or the ever-popular West Coast Falconry.
The top cities between Grass Valley and Auburn are Portland, Eugene, Ashland, Redding, Salem, Olympia, McMinnville, and Vancouver. Portland is the most popular city on the route. It's 9 hours from Grass Valley and 2 hours from Auburn.
Redding, a city in Northern California, offers a variety of attractions for nature and history enthusiasts. Turtle Bay Exploration Park features an arboretum, botanical gardens, and a natural history museum. The iconic Sundial Bridge spans the Sacramento River and serves as both a bridge and a functioning sundial. History buffs can explore the ruins of an 1800s gold-rush mining town at Shasta State Historic Park.
8% as popular as Portland
2 minutes off the main route, 24% of way to Auburn
Ashland, a municipality situated in southern Oregon renowned for the annual Oregon Shakespeare Festival, boasts Lithia Park enveloping Ashland Creek with hiking trails and eye-catching features like duck ponds and a gorgeous rose garden. To the northeast of downtown lies North Mountain Park which houses both nature center as well as themed gardens such as butterfly and herb gardens. Amongst other attractions is ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum where children can experiment with building things and exploring Da Vinci’s Garage space to their heart's content.
9% as popular as Portland
5 minutes off the main route, 41% of way to Auburn
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Eugene is a city in Oregon, on the Willamette River. The University of Oregon is home to the Northwest-focused Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, known for its Asian collections. The Fifth Street Public Market has cafes and locally owned stores. Green spaces include riverside Alton Baker Park, with extensive trails, and Hendricks Park, featuring a rhododendron garden.
11% as popular as Portland
3 minutes off the main route, 64% of way to Auburn
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Salem is the capital city of Oregon. Set amid a park with gardens, the domed Oregon State Capitol contains a collection of art by Oregon artists. The Hallie Ford Museum of Art includes works by Pacific Northwest and Native American artists. The Willamette Heritage Center includes a Victorian wool mill, plus 19th-century homes with period furnishings. The Bush House Museum is an Italianate mansion built in 1878.
8% as popular as Portland
6 minutes off the main route, 72% of way to Auburn
McMinnville is the county seat of and most populous city in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. The city is named after McMinnville, Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 34,319.
McMinnville is at the confluence of the North and South forks of the Yamhill River in the Willamette Valley. Wikipedia.
5% as popular as Portland
27 minutes off the main route, 73% of way to Auburn
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The biggest city of Oregon, Portland is situated on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, facing the snow-capped Mount Hood. It is renowned for its eco-friendliness, parks, bridges and cycling paths. The place boasts of numerous microbreweries and coffeehouses as well. The Washington Park is an iconic site which comprises a range of sites from the formal Japanese Garden to Oregon Zoo including its railway. Artistic events such as theater performances and music festivals are quite popular in this bustling city.
Most popular city on this route
2 minutes off the main route, 79% of way to Auburn
Vancouver is a city situated on the north side of the Columbia River in Clark County, Washington. It was established in 1857 and has a population of 186,192 according to the latest U.S census conducted in 2020. The city is ranked fourth among Washington state's largest cities.
Olympia, the capital of Washington state, is located at the southern end of Puget Sound. The city boasts the impressive Washington State Capitol Campus, which includes the Legislative Building and Governor’s Mansion. Visitors can enjoy Percival Landing Park's boardwalk and public art along the downtown waterfront. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse bird species at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.
8% as popular as Portland
2 minutes off the main route, 93% of way to Auburn
Best stops along the Grass Valley to Auburn drive
The top stops along the way from the Grass Valley to Auburn (with short detours) are Lan Su Chinese Garden, Sundial Bridge, and OMSI. Other popular stops include Skamania Lodge Adventures, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, and Lassen Peak.
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Amazing experience, amazing people! The energy was very similar to how I felt at summer camp as a kid. It gave a lot of "unapologetically ecstatic to learn" vibes.
We held the Screech Owl, the smallest one, got to feed it chopped mouse, and then got a photo opportunity. They made sure everyone (9 total people) got a chance to hold, pet, and get photos.
10/10 suggest everyone goes.
Phoenix Laalaa — Google review
We had a great experience with our private class today. We chose hawk and owl and learned so much! Erica and Tony immediately made us feel welcome and comfortable. They were both very knowledgeable and shared that knowledge in an easy way. Thank you for the amazing experience!
Julie Kramer — Google review
Falconry was on my bucket list and I can't tell you how incredible Kate and her birds made this experience! She is an amazing trainer and so knowledgeable. You can tell her birds enjoy their work. Thank you so much for allowing us to get close to these amazing creatures!
Sam McKain — Google review
An amazing, one-of-a-kind experience. Even with the 2+ hour drive to get there from SF, and the considerable price tag, it was well worth it.
They offer all kinds of experiences with the various types of raptors, and we opted for a private hawk walk (it's possible to choose 2 out of: hawks, falcons, and owls, and I reckon some would enjoy the variety, but we really wanted to focus on getting to know one bird and the hawk sounded like the most interactive one).
After an extensive and informative introduction about the history of falconry, the types of birds they have, their habits and characteristics, we (my fiancee, the 2 falconers, and myself) went out to the wooded area behind the farm with a hawk named Mariposa. We learned the proper way to call her to our glove, and throughout the experience could more or less go where we wanted, call her, walk around with her for a bit, and then have her take off to perch as she pleased. There were also a few specific "tricks" we got to do with her and all kinds of photo ops, but to me the best part was probably just casually strolling around with a bird of prey on my arm.
It's something my fiance had dreamt of doing since she was a kid, and she came out feeling her expectations had been more than met.
We'd seen falconers at Renaissance Faires and such, but getting to actually interact with them is something different altogether. Something more people should definitely get to experience.
Tom Tytunovich — Google review
The Hawk Walk was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Being so close to these animals and learning so much from the incredible team was an experience I will not soon forget. Excellent people doing excellent things. Education is the frst step towards conservation and these folks do it EXTREMELY well.
Jacob Black — Google review
This was an amazing face to face experience with hawks, falcons and owls. Seeing them up close and handling was a magical experience. They are very knowledgeable about the animals and actually use them for hunting. We saw little training toys they use and how these birds of prey are trained to hunt with their human partner. Of course taught to call birds to yourself with guidance and even walk down a trail with hawk Isla on your arm! Overall would go again and take different family with me to experience this as well.
Vera Reyes — Google review
We had a fantastic morning with Kate, Amber, and Morgan leading us on the falconry & hawking adventure of our dreams! It is such a unique experience to get so close to the birds - falcons, hawks, owls, vultures - and to see them fly free. The interaction that they can provide with their licensing, training, knowledge and location is amazing! I would recommend this to anyone - those who know they would love to know more about these birds and those who've never thought about it at all. I hope we get the chance to go back again. Thanks so much for the best day!
Miriam Kominar — Google review
West Coast Falconry is amazing! I visited with my sister and did the triple raptor experience. We interacted with a falcon, a hawk and an owl, learning interesting facts from the raptor experts. I highly recommend visiting West Coast Falconry. It exceeded expectations, and I expected it to be a wonderful experience.
Anne Novello — Google review
Enjoyed the Owl encounter. We had one one one time with about 5 owls. We learned about them. Got to touch them. The Owls flew to us. We seen them eat. We had great picture time. If you are fascinated by owls, this is a great experience. The 2 instructors were amazing! They knew alot about owls ans were able to answer all of our questions. We flew in just for this experience!
Lisa S. — Google review
West Coast Falconry is an incredible business! I've done several of their classes and absolutely loved every single one. The birds are spectacular and Kate and her staff are so knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoy them so much that I wanted to include them in our wedding. A falcon was included as part of our ceremony was truly beautiful. Kate and Leah stayed after the ceremony with a Eurasion owl and a falcon for the guests to interact with and get photos with. It was an absolute highlight of our four-day wedding event! I can recommend West Coast Falconry without hesitation!
Kylie Flynn — Google review
Bought my daughter the Triple Raptor Experience as a birthday present and she loved it. Erika and Faith were fantastic, made sure everyone had a turn with the birds, and were very willing to answer all our questions. We would definitely come here again.
Country-style rooms in a complex with a casino, spa & dining options, plus a fitness center.
I was taking my friends home from Sacramento and decided to pop in for a little while and had a good time while I was there. I ended staying about 3 or 4 hours. A bit more than popping in for a little while. But I'm not complaining in the least. I'm sure that I'll be back when I'm in the area again. Hopefully it won't be too long from now.
Denise Muniz — Google review
Wish it was located closer to me, but the travel is worth it at times. People greet/open door for you are always kind and welcoming. It's always clean..especially the bathrooms which is a relief compared to the other casinos. The employees at the cage are always kind And helpful. Great place to be.
Debbie Cruze — Google review
Beautiful place. Are at Jack's Place. Very good food. Prices were reasonable. Plenty of slots. They even have actual penny slots that the minimum is a penny. I love that. If the security wasn't so rude to my husband out in the parking lot where he was sitting in our car getting some fresh air an on his phone waiting for me I would of given 5 stars.
Jennifer Clark-Monaco — Google review
The customer service has really gone down since the start of covid, on the casino floor and the restaurant lots of employees in the restaurant and floor but not service foo customer. In the restaurant they don't take pride in quest service. Literally there will by 5 people that will all look at you and not even Greet you and keep going about the their business. As a former CS Manager, someone should always say hello and that someone will be right with you. I just went to Jacks for a date night last week and ordered the Ramon noodle bowl, The prices had really gone up plus they charged a $9 upcharge for chicken. When my meal arrived it literally had 2 bites of chicken so at almost $25 buck combined I sent it back. The manager came to do PR work and basically held his ground on everything being weighed. No attempt to listen just to bark back. He did ask if I wanted to order anything else. After waiting so long I kindly said no thanks so needless to say no dinner on date night. We really miss the old environment with the hospitality and the buffet
Nikki Cox — Google review
We stopped by to see if they still had a poker room since we'd driven to Baxter for a gig. No poker room :( Last time I'd been there was on the way back from Fort Bragg, moons ago. My friend, it was his 1st time. I was impressed how well kept up its been, clean, nice! Better than all of Reno and a lot of Vegas. I only interacted with staff at the Starbucks and she earned a tip, well done! I used the kiosk and easily obtained a replacement players card from literally 4 or 5 years ago! Maybe more. My friend, his 1st card and he sported $20 in free play to begin. He thanked me for the suggestion as he turned that into a tidy little profit for the night. They even had a few, very few older low volitity machines. Hard Rock has NONE. I gave back as much as he won, so a wash for the casino. I can't talk about the food but I plan to return and be able to give you an idea of how good or bad it is at that time. I would definitely recommend going and trying them out!
Chris Harris — Google review
I love this casino! I’ve had decent luck here consistently and the food is super delicious! The architecture is unique and beautiful. They have a ton of slots from old ones to brand new games! I definitely recommend this place if you’re anywhere near!!
Brandon A — Google review
Love Colusa Casino!! We go several times a month. And have stayed overnight on special occasions several times.. Very very nice accommodations. Comfy bed. Great showers. We go to Jack's Place to eat. Everything we've had was delicious 😋 We often get lucky when we play the slots 😉
Lynn Matta — Google review
Great staff. Clean cozy rooms. Fun casino floor. Love the casino club rewards. Definitely recommend if looking for a short getaway. Although a microwave would be nice in the rooms. I have no other complaints.
Jessica Bartz (Spazzy) — Google review
The room was so bad I requested a new room.
There was hair in the bathtub, and on toilet, sticky tables, the bathroom floor was sticky on my shoes.
Very unhappy with the cleaning.
The new room I was put in was slightly better.
Seasha Spanos — Google review
This place has all the old penny games I love! It's kinda hard to get head here, but not impossible! Had a great time!. I'm a Vet so I get like $15 FP every Monday with some free food too!
Christina Lopez — Google review
This was a lovely room at the Casino. I’m a bit confused about the “Resort” name. There was no pool, gym, spa services etc. Maybe it’s in the future plans?? We had a players card so our room was only $39. Nice.
susan lee — Google review
OK. Let me tell you that I was so disappointed that the girl at the front desk does not have good customer service skills. Please let her know that she is the 1st person of contact and represents the restaurant. We are indigenous people. We want to have eating lunch a nice pleasant experience for something so sacred. Please guide this young lady in her 49er jersey so she does not continue to fail in life.
Florisa Cordova — Google review
The grounds are clean... The place just smells clean. It's the epitome of what a casino should look like. I do feel like that beauty comes with a cost. It's a very beautiful casino, and it seems busy enough so they could change the winning ratio higher. I was here for 8 hours and I never heard one person to get a hand pay or jackpot bell ringer. That's a long time on Friday night with just giving.
The people that work here are so friendly. It makes me not want to complain about the fact that no one was winning. The people is what makes this place a four star. I would come here and just stay in the resort... And not gamble at all. It's really nice.
Julian D Vigay (Jul) — Google review
This is one out of 3 casinos I frequent and they're rated #1 in my book! The staff is amazing. So friendly and accommodating. Although Colusa casino is the farthest away from where I live I will be frequenting them a lot more.
Leah Schweitzer — Google review
Stayed over night in our 40ft Motorhome in the back lot where they allow campers overnight. Very nice, clean, convenient store is right next door, they have a very nice dog park with a water fountain for dogs. Plus they have a free dump station and free water fill station. We played a little and ate at the Branded Butcher which was nice. I highly recommend staying here if you a place to stay over night or just passing through. Oh and they have a free shuttle from the back lot to take you to the casino!
Brandi Oldaker — Google review
Smaller casino with a well-done country rustic theme. Lots of different game types to gamble on. However I've never seen anyone really win a decent amount unless playing with very large bets. If you're willing to spend that kind of money, your chances are pretty good but I wouldn't recommend stopping through for a quick visit with little money.
Chris Johnson — Google review
I love this casino! It's kind of tucked away, but not difficult to get to. At this time they allow RVs and travel trailers to stay for free. The gas station next door has a free dump station and potable water. It also has a small dog park (not fenced).
They offer great incentive to new members. Their milkshakes are awesome! The staff is super-friendly and helpful. The facility is clean. They have a decent app. This has been one of my favorite casinos to visit. I grew up in Reno, NV and travel full time. I dig the vibes here.
Michael A. Castaneda — Google review
It's amazing to see how friendly and amazing customer service Colusa Casino Staff are. They were on top of serving drinks to me when needed. Mind you there were a lot of people gambling but I'm so happy they have my preferred slots. Thank you Colusa Casino.
Sylvia Galindo — Google review
Nice Casino, pretty good selection of machines. The layout is functional, and it's pretty easy to get to. The dinner house is pretty pricey though. I would recommend giving it a try. It definitely is one of the casinos I would go again to.
Cakez 707 (CakeZ707) — Google review
Went for a few hours and had a great time. Lunch at Jack's was amazing, they have the most friendly staff there. Loved it!
Anita Williams — Google review
Slots are really tight. Yeah it's gambling but I go everywhere so there is knowledge and experience in that statement.
Been a bunch of times and its beginning to not be worth my time.
Food not really very good.
There is a nice "atmosphere"
So there is that
Daniel Comaroto — Google review
Haven't been there much recently. But no comps for me. Machines not paying much. Was disappointed and lost more than I expected and was disappointed. Many machines had some buttons not working. Sound not working . No fun. Just a waste of hard earned money.
Joe Kepiro — Google review
Good for the retired peeps, maybe 60 and older. Does not have an exciting and fun ambiance. It's small and very low key. Don't think I will make another trip out there. Maybe when I'm older.
Rebecca Delgado — Google review
We had a great time. The casino and all interactions with employees was outstanding. There were plenty of tables and machines. Their Diesel fuel was 40 cents cheaper than Rolling Hills Casino. I did not try their food but will next time. No disappointments herr. I will definitely patronize again.
Rogue River Ron — Google review
A group of us reserved rooms, guaranteed with credit card, through their website for April. This past week the hotel called us and said that our rooms were cancelled due to they needed the rooms for another event. Been traveling for decades and this is a first. She apologized and said there was nothing more she could do. I asked to talk to her manager. I was forwarded to the manager's voice mail. Today, three days later, someone calls (not the manager) and apologizes saying there is nothing she can do and that was the casino decision. Unbelievable...
Gordon Harada — Google review
Love playing Bingo here with my mother and grandmother.
Their staff are so warm and friendly. We went early Nov 2023 to celebrate my grandmother’s 99th birthday and they all made her feel so SPECIAL!!
Feather Falls Casino & Lodge is a comprehensive entertainment destination that offers a wide range of gaming options, dining choices including a buffet and brewpub, live performances, and comfortable accommodations. It stands out as a unique bar where one can enjoy without encountering the numerous acquaintances of someone's mother or individuals associated with certain social groups. Although there may be occasional encounters, it appears to be less frequent than elsewhere. The bartenders are friendly, serving reasonably priced drinks.
I was there for a last minute concert. I had a great time, every employee I saw looked friendly and approachable if help was needed. The show was fun and I hope to return real soon.
Scott Sloan — Google review
I went for New Years Eve and had a great time. We ate at the Brewery and was disappointed with the Surf and Turf was less then desirable. The new york strip stake was cooked like a prime rib and not an individually grilled steak. The Lobster tail was not cooked all the way through. It was raw in the middle. It looked beautiful on my plate but not what I expected.
Jennifer Ryan — Google review
We really enjoy going to Feather Falls Casino to dine at the Brewery Restaurant. The food is always great! The portion size is very impressive and when asked to cook my sweet potato fries extra crispy they get that right too!! So far every meal has been terrific and service was also good. In addition getting to watch all the other plates of food come out of the kitchen as it’s being delivered to each table is super impressive because I haven’t seen a dish yet that didn’t look delicious! I highly recommend the dining experience at the Brewery!
Beckie Jones — Google review
Filet was tender and cooked to perfection. The Long Islands could be a little stiffer but atleast they keep them coming. Family enjoyed their appetizer and entrees as well.
David Sullivan — Google review
The staff is very friendly and accommodating. If we forgot something they had it at the front desk for us. The pool and spa were awesome for the kids and of course the casino is always fun. Definitely recommend feather falls casino and lodge to friends and family.
Amanda Valadez — Google review
They give away a lot of free play money there that gets you in the door so you can lose your pay check! Make sure you get something from the snack bar before you lose your money that's the best thing at this casino snack bar. If yours person of color HIGHLY recommend you gamble you will win! I see it all the time! But if your using your players club card and you have a "Caucasian" Name good luck! Don't use your card it's racist! You won't win! If I ever win its because I wasn't using my card. Or the machine had a card already in it that belonged to Jose or Vang.
Derek — Google review
I really enjoy this casino. I come up from Chico occasionally just to get their blended coffee from the Cafe and to enjoy some games. Always have a good time on the slots <3. Maybe one day I'll hit a nice big win too! I highly suggest this casino if you're in the area.
Jacob Ruegamer — Google review
My first visit to this place was excellent! The room was very nice and clean, the woman who took my reservation, the former 911 dispatcher, was so patient with me and helpful as I was dealing with the sheriff as I'm on the phone with her!! Exceptional customer service, thank you so much to her for all her help!! My boyfriend and I ate at the Feather Falls Brewery, I had the veggie pizza and the artichoke dip, which were very good! The California haze ipa was my favorite beer!! Highly recommend this place to stay at, to eat at and to gamble at, thank you!!!
Cassie Albarran — Google review
Did great for most of the night then lost the profit. The other party accompanying came out quite on top though so I can't think of a complaint. This is prob my favorite casino of them all, it's always such a fun time not sure exactly why it just is. Worth it even if you lose it all 😉!
Amanda L Young — Google review
It's the only bar I can go to without running into the many many men my son's mom has slept with. Although I still ran into one. That time he wasn't visibly high in yayo though. The place seems to also be free if the many women who my son's mom is associated with that use crank and are members of FB 3some groups. All in all I like feather falls bars. The bartenders are nice. The drinks aren't overpriced. I don't gamble, but the times I have watched other people gamble, it's hard to get some soda. Kinda lame. The food is good. Although it could easily be better, but I used to be a Chef, so I say that no matter where I go.
El Guapo — Google review
This review is more about the lodge than the casino. Very nice rooms, pleasant staff, decent pricing. Casino is ok, lots of newer machines or should I say vacuums. Buffet was blah.
JimmyTheCricket 25 — Google review
We stayed overnight, it was one time of many stays by me personally.
I'm divorced now, but me and my husband had stayed in the lodge several times, enjoying the less smoke smelling rooms compared to the gold counter rooms. The fireplace in the lobby and the aesthetic of this lodge is more classy and impressive than gold country, it's local competitor.
The food at the restaurant downstairs in the casino was delicious, although the tables and dining room felt more buffer type decor, and I prefer a more aestheticly appealing look!
But the food and service was great!
Beth Dawson — Google review
I didn't rent a room. The waitress wasn't friendly. She rolled her eyes and seemed offended when informed the Shirley temple didn't taste quite right. The bar tender was very nice and quickly remade the drink. It was good afterward. Later the man passing out drinks was super nice and asked many people if they wanted a drink. I was impressed by his choice to go out of his way to do his hob.
Chaylene Davis — Google review
This place is very comfortable place, every one are very friendly and if you're a senior no where else to go, this a place to go. Mary her daughter Terra are managing this place, Sam , John and every one that put their time to volunteer to help others are super nice. I tell people around me to come and enjoy the fun and loving atmosphere , and I myself adopted every body as my family, they have no choice but love me. Please come and join us, , just follow Mary's rules, simple as that
Mildred c Lobo — Google review
I've always have had really good experiences here. The Lodge is elegant and comfortable. The casino is fun, and usually pays out.. The brewery has great beer, excellent food, and an eclectic mix of live music. Gotta love it.!
Curt Hawker — Google review
We came for a night off from the kiddos and to celebrate my wife’s birthday. They had a tasty adult beverage (champagne) waiting for my wife in our room with a birthday card. It was a super nice touch and thoughtful! The room was clean and smoke free (yay)! We, by chance, got upgraded to a king suite. It was pretty nice. The hotel staff were all nice. I like that they have semi protected parking.
We would totally go back for a night!
Also like that you can access the casino from the Lodge. Easy peasy walk and you don’t get wet when it’s raining.
The casino has a fairly large smoke free section, which I appreciate. It’s great. It’s mainly slots, with some black Jack tables. The slots are fun, a tad loud on some, but still fun. I like they have a snack bar that serves hot dogs, sandwiches, and coffee, etc.
Michelle Wiederhold — Google review
The buffet is good with good foods and flavors. Serving prime rib, shrimp, salmon, with small stir-fry and dessert stations on Saturday night. Cost around $26 is a cheap price for all that good delicious food. Well worth the drive.
Vong Lee — Google review
Feather Falls Casino and Lodge is a hidden away retreat. Enjoy, scrumptious foods, breath taking views with tranquility beyond imagination . Keep your pocketbook in check or you'll loose your socks. Electronic gaming devices are ' controlled ' , just like the remote for our television's. Sad part is there remotes are all set to Loose.
Stephena Bodenhamer — Google review
We love to go to this buffet because there are so many choices and the food choices are always great and they have prime on Fridays. They have so many choices they make different choices every day. The staff is so attentive to us and the customers. The keep checking back with you to see if need anything. They are very friendly. They treat you like Family.
suzanne grijalva — Google review
rooms are clean and comfortable nothing extraordinary casino staff not so friendly especially in the food area not exactly the welcome mat for outsiders, some people just don't know how to earn a tip I'm not even sure if they get tips but I mean I think they do. And this most definitely is a local casino as you can tell by the staff and how they treat people they don't know or haven't seen I've been there a couple of times probably once or twice a month never have really had a excellent experience there
Lt Munoz — Google review
It's a decent casino, pretty typical for NorCal. They have a good amount of slot machines and a large non-smoking section. They also have a decent number of tables that appear to stay open all night as long as someone wants to play.
They also have full amenities as far as: Restaurants, Bar, Hotel, Pool, Spa, campground, tobacco shop etc....
Christie Samoville — Google review
Good food all week. Great staff front desk to bartenders. Smoking rooms are available.
Just minutes from downtown Oroville. Affordable for contractors servicing the local economy. Beware of weekend room rates.
Dennis Oikle — Google review
A nice chill little casino with ample parking.
The Feather Falls Brewing company restaurant is fantastic! Do yourself a favor and have the clam chowder!
Bill Jamaca — Google review
Went here for news years eve dinner. 50 bucks per person. 20 minute wait. We had prime rib, crab clay. Slice of lamb and battered shrimp. Mash potatoes were fabulous. Hubby had 2 cups of new England clam chowder. It was like ham and bean with clam. Honest it was okay. The main dishes were delicious. We ended dinner with expertly made flan. Rich. I highly recommend dream catcher buffet.
Elaina BAIRD — Google review
This by far is the worst casino I have ever been to in my entire life. And I'm not just another bitter guy who lost all his money gambling and can't take responsibility for my actions. I don't gamble that often and I didn't lose all my money simply because a Feather Falls you don't win anything I've never won one thing and when I say when I mean like 20 cents I mean I have never won one penny from this horrible casino. It would be understandable if this was my first time and I just wasn't lucky because that's understandable. But I have gone to this place at least 10 times and I've still have never earned $0.01 or more. And to top it all off the staff have terrible customer service. I know I look young but I swear to God I am id'd every 2 minutes at this place. I mean that's just excessive and a lot of the times they're still skeptical even though my ideas in perfect condition. All in all every time I've gone to Feather Falls I've regretted it and you will too. I suggest you go to Gold Country there are a million times better!
It took me about 2 hours to do the 6 mile drive through because I love to stop and soak in , view all the flora and fauna. There was a big jack rabbit hopping around, hawks, ducks and geese. If you want to do the 2 mile walking trails bring mosquito repellent and or mosquito face nets as the trail is next to water. A beautiful place to enjoy, I bought an annual pass so I can see different seasonal views.
Kristy Katz — Google review
Awesome detour on a trip by. We saw deer, jack rabbits, turkeys and a plethora of song birds, frogs and other beasties. Definitely worth the stop, well actually it's a long drive with a few stops as the park is set up to drive through it like a safari in your own car. P
E R — Google review
We love coming here and doing the car loop. Great place to view multiple different species of birds. Plenty of clean bathrooms and places to stretch your legs. New visitor center. Bought the annual pass.
Mark Owens — Google review
We were able see thousands of geese. There were many "squadrons" of several hundred taking off to visit local fields.
Come late afternoon.
Paul Douglas — Google review
Amazing spot to see water birds, tricolor blackbirds in large quantities. Peaceful, serene spot to view nature. No walking around but excellent road with opportunities to pull off.
Nancy Chescheir — Google review
We took a day trip to the Colusa area to see the migrating waterfowl and birds of all kinds. Birds as far as your eyes can see in some places. There’s 5 preserves in the area. Most you can hike and/or drive through. Nice areas to view the wildlife. Beautiful!
Sharyn Limp — Google review
It's really slow . changed a disabled blind. no more mobility impaired pond that allows you to travel anywhere in the pond . Not verry many birds yet.
John Ramirez — Google review
I've gotten some very good photos out here, but the last two years have been sketchy. They built one of the nicest bird viewing platforms in No. Calif., and then pointed it towards an area with no birds. Maybe they could move it to where the birds are located? I call the office there and no one ever answers or returns calls. Several other smaller refuges from Colusa to Llano Seco are much better now.
Wayne G — Google review
Beautiful area to visit in the winter. Home to a wide variety of migratory birds and other wildlife. We were lucky to see river otters and a badger. We also got to see a bald eagle which was pretty amazing. The auto tour is the highlight. The visitor center was closed and being repaired. The trail close to the visitor center was a nice walk but we did not see many birds or other wildlife on the walk.
Shankar Ramaswamy — Google review
Great spot for birding. The auto tour has plenty of spots to pull over and get the binoculars out. I love that they allow on leash dogs, my pup had fun sniffing everything on the trails.
Stephanie Ross — Google review
Google map directions took us to a parking lot full of trucks with men in camouflage jackets carting around dead birds. This is no refuge. Ruined my entire day when I thought from photographs I’d be in a safe and protected wild bird area. So disgusting.
Noams M — Google review
Love this place and the many opportunities to see wildlife. The auto tour does provide alot to see and plenty of places to stop and stretch your legs. I enjoy it all year long but am looking forward to having the visitor center open again. ❤
Lori Jeanne — Google review
Usually in late Nov and Dec, this is a great place to see hundreds of thousands of migrating birds. However because it's been warmer up north this year, the majority of birds haven't migrated yet.
We had a blast doing the Still the One tour. The group was relatively smaller and led by a knowledgeable tour guide. We received a few beers on the tour, got an inside look at the rest of the brewery, and learned a lot! Our favorite part was drinking straight out of the tap with fresh beer only brewed about 3 days ago. We’ve done the local tour here but this is definitely worth the $25 walking away with a crowler, goodie bag, and a ride on the Time Machine!
Emily Elkins — Google review
Welcome beer, great tourguide and tasting at the end: a must when in Chico!
Liberty B — Google review
Very knowledgeable tour guide. We did the basic 45 minute free tour, which ends with four different samples of their delicious beer. I will definitely go back and take one of the longer tours. Place has an amazing history. Highly recommended.
Bruce Spence — Google review
Loved tour ...... Great guide!
Shetland — Google review
I had a delicious lunch at their restaurant then took the brewery tour. We had Emily guide us through the brewery which started with a beer sample and she was very knowledgeable. The 45 min tour ends with beer also. I highly recommend this tour and lunch.
5 stars
Paula Kendall-Horsley — Google review
Scheduled a tour for my wife as we are road tripping through the West Coast. She had a really great time — big thanks to Shelby for being an outstanding guide!
Saamon Legoski — Google review
Great tour! Fun to learn their history and rub and smell some actual hops!
Beautiful, older, kettles from Germany there too. Great surprise tasting at the end! Restaurant on the grounds too.
Bonnie A. — Google review
Amazing free tour and great samples. Their Beer Geek tour is even better. On that tour, they take you into the real depths of the brewery and let you sample small batch beer right from the fermenter. They even give you a special Beer Geek growler and tshirt at the end. It takes around 3 hours and costs $50.
Stan Spas — Google review
My favorite place to go in Chico but menu changes are not great. Sierra salad was my go-to and now they have a $14 balsamic salad with whole cherry tomatoes covered in dressing that you couldn't eat because they were slippery. At least cut the tomatoes in half so they can be stabbed with a fork. Candied almonds not as good as candied pecans and a TON of bleu cheese. For $14 you get spring mix, grated carrots, slippery tomatoes, and a glob of bleu cheese. No bread and balsamic anymore which would have saved the day. Please I implore you to reconsider your menu!! This is my third time back and maybe last (for food) since reopening and I’ve been so disappointed. The service and wonderful people that they hire are the godsend.
peggy bartley — Google review
I was my 41st birthday and we were the only 2 on the tour and were able to see different hops and the start to finish brewing process I would recommend to everyone to take the tour well worth it
Serene park with lots of tree-shaded paths for walking & biking, plus picnic sites & a playground.
It made me want to move there! And we were just at one spot of the 11 mile journey!! Loved it.people were way nicer than in my hometown.much love and respect for the area!!
Jeff Jones — Google review
experience to be had on a sunny day with your feet dipped in the pool water here
Rahul Vishwakarma — Google review
Such a beautiful park with tons of shaded areas and space for the family. During the summer they have lifeguards. There is a snack bar, restrooms for you to rinse off, a nice creek next to the pool and a toddler area (water is very low for kiddos to enjoy 🥰). Plenty of picnic tables and you have a park next to it plus plenty of hiking and paved trails
LV — Google review
It's a beautiful day today and as the sun is beginning it's slow descent the bright and warm colors of summer, the sound of the creek rushing by me...it just feels like home. I would not want to live anywhere else on Earth but Chico, right her and right now...
Angelic Talkington — Google review
A bit busy with kids, but such a nice area to picnic or lay in the grass and read a good book. Really happy I decided to venture out there today & I will definitely be heading back tomorrow for round 2!
Ashley Osbourn — Google review
It's wonderful to smell and stand by the Redwoods another gift from God 🙏
Evelyn Chaffee — Google review
Great place to hang, eat a picnic, and see a great diversity of people.
Jerry Clark — Google review
Great park. I think they filmed one of the Robin Hood movies here.
Scott Bleakley — Google review
Nice natural swim hole for the kids. Has bathrooms garbage cans and concessions.
This is a review for the amphitheater only:
Extremely impressed! I go to around 25-30 shows a year and have been to literally 100s of venues. I know this is the first year of operation for this amphitheater and I know there is some kinks they'll work out. However overall it was VERY well done.
The sound system here is obviously brand new, and is very high end. It sounds incredible for the size of this venue, and the owners did not skimp on building it.
The security staff was impeccable! They did a amazing job of keeping people out of the isle and from standing at the gates in front of crowd blocking paying front row ticket holders views( this is a major issue at many places) they staff was friendly and did a good job of discerning between people blatantly breaking rules and people respectfully have a good time.
The only issue here is parking and traffic control.
The parking could potentially be fine with some or ANY parking control people on staff. There was literally not a single person directing traffic in or out. The did not close lanes or make one way traffic to flow the crowd out or in. People were moving and breaking barricades and blocking others. The walk from the rear parking lot is over 1/4 mile from the entrance and dirt.
Nate C. — Google review
Needed a pet-friendly room on short notice. Reservations were made quickly and easily with Bonnie by phone, who was friendly and knowledgeable about the property.
Arriving very road weary, Jerry was patient and understanding, made check-in easy, plus he offered a special treat for our small canine traveling companion.
Our room was clean, modern, and honestly nicer than I expected.
Brewery had a nice on-site brewed cold beer ready for me, and the kitchen made a surprisingly decent Cobb salad.
We are very pleased overall and will definitely stay here again.
Weather Broker — Google review
It's my favorite casino on the western half of the US. Plenty of restaurant options, all of which are great. Customer service is always great. Drinks aren't horribly expensive. The win / loss ratio is very good. Rooms are great ( north tower ). Overall, must stop if traveling I5.
Nate C. — Google review
A nice spot to rest when you travel north, a lot of slot machines, RV parking and you can bring your horses here, friendly and the food is very good, they also have concerts and comedy shows, if you are lucky you can see the wild turkeys dance 🦃 around the area.
Art From My Heart — Google review
It's a big casino with a large variety of games. It's very popular with the locals as the place is always busy. Lots of parking and several restaurants. It's worth checking out. I only gave it four stars because I'm down tonight!
Samuel Parsons — Google review
Attended a private party at Rock n brew in the back room. Great space. The wait staff was wonderful. The bartender was great when we asked for big beers with olives. I highly recommend the restaurant.
We were here on a Saturday night, and they had a great DJ at the main bar on the casino floor. I danced and had a wonderful time.
Later in the night, however, my husband did not have a good experience. Someone bumped him at the bar and spilled a bit of his drink on the floor. After setting the drinks down, he saw a staff member with a rag wiping the bar. He touched his elbow so as not to startle him by coming up behind him. He told the guy about the spill to be helpful so no one would slip and get hurt. The staff member instead yells at my husband not to touch him and walks away. The bartender who witnessed this apologized and asked if he wanted to speak to the supervisor. He did, and after waiting a long time for him to show up, he explained the situation and showed him the spill. The supervisors response was to tell my husband not to touch his employees. My husband was dumbstruck. The supervisor walked away. Patrons sitting nearby asked if my husband was okay because he was just standing there wondering what the heck he did wrong. They stated that they watched the whole thing and he didn't do anything to deserve to be treated like that. And guess what? No one ever cleaned up the spill.
Jennifer Hoglund — Google review
So. This review is most for the Amphitheater and their security for the great white/ slaughter concert.. security was a joke!! Wouldn't let the paying customers sit under the cool down misters to actually cool down. But instead kept kicking them away from them, and just walked under them as their own way of power or some sh×t!! My family and i have had many great concerts there, but after this horrible experience, and especially in an extreme heat wave that we had. Unfortunately, we will not be going back! Ever!
Pew pew pew — Google review
Talk about a 5star experience. This place actually FEELS like a Vegas casino now since the remodel and update. Every employee I have come into contact with seems to have costumer satisfaction as their #1top priority. .... And the concert venue?!!??!!! Absolutely LOVE it. Their selection of machines to play and food to eat is an experience in itself that I highly recommend, and if u can stay in one of the hotels, I recommend that also. If your a golfer, U will NOT be disappointed in this challenging yet user friendly course just Make sure u bring LOTS of sunscreen as there isn't much shade!!! Their EQUESTRIAN CENTER hosts all kinds of horse events/classes And last but not least be sure u fill up on gas before u leave the casino as their gas is the CHEAPEST around for hundreds.... Yes, HUNDREDS of miles!
Trixie Travolta — Google review
We really enjoyed our stay. Our check-in, with Gerry, was a positive experience. He recommended some great menu choices at the restaurant in the casino, and he had a great demeanour!!
The rooms are clean. The beds are comfy and the rooms are quiet and have a fridge and microwave.
We played some slots in the casino and had a wonderful dinner at the rock and brew restaurant.
The only negative was the lack of parking around the south tower, and the grouchy front desk girl, at the travel center in the morning.
We would definitely be back and highly recommend this Resort.
Brenda Cole — Google review
Main entertainment attraction in the area I visited. Newer slot machines, video craps and roulette, 5 active card tables (last time visiting at around 11pm), multiple eateries inside and live entertainment (as scheduled). Can't be mad at the location, turned out positive on my visit. For a not so frequent gambler definitely makes me want to come back for another opportunity!
Charles Smith — Google review
We love stopping on our way to and from Oregon to drop a dime or to eat. We ate at Fatburger this time around and must say the burgers and skinny fries are outstanding!!!!! So yummy, I wanted more.
Diana ?Deedee? Bruno — Google review
I spent most of my time at the center bar, and it was lovely. Awesome people in there, I went alone and it was my first time ever drinking outside the house, and it was still very enjoyable. Would recommend the Scooby Snax as a cocktail, and the Pineapple Upside-down Cake🍹🍸
Sedona Chapman — Google review
Great place to visit food was delicious and the service was great people took the time to make sure you were having a great time and they have a non-smoking side if that part is a problem for you
Dav C — Google review
Rolling Hills would be the best casino in California's northstate IF they had a poker room.. I understand Poker doesn't bring in a large sum of money but it would bring in many people who would hit the main floor before or after playing a tournament. Overall great atmosphere (they aggressively clean the air so it's not too smoky) lots of slots, I think 3 bars in total so drinks are never far away. Fast dining options plus a sit down steakhouse that is sound proofed from the noises of the floor. I greatly enjoy Rolling Hills and It would be my #1 place to gamble IF that poker room existed.
Jaren Lavrar — Google review
A good sized modern Native American California Casino that's well lit, unlike many other versions that I have seen. It has many different slot machines available, for the gambling type, so you'll have a chance to pick your poison, so to speak. Additionally, they have a few different food options that are priced similar to other non-casino restaurants. Additionally, they offer a gas and diesel filling station on the South side of their property that has about 8 pumps, so it can get crowded fast. The good news is the fuel cost is usually a little less than other gas stations near by.
Greg Roderick — Google review
Great place to stay and play! I win here! I have had quite a few great visits to Rolling Hills and the comps are very good as well! I highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't yet. If you have then you probably already know these things. Good Luck Everyone!
Jennifer Newman — Google review
Plenty of truck parking, good food, great service. What more do you want.
Jose Moreno — Google review
Went for the food. It was amazing. Kids loved that there were robots that brought out our food.
Kyle Turlock_Comics — Google review
Rolling Hills Casino truly is the friendliest casino, just like they advertise on their billboards along the 5 freeway. 10/10 would recommend, the staff always delivers top-notch customer service every time we visit. All the employees are great but a few of my personal favorites that I feel should be acknowledged are Josh and Justin at the bar with all the whiskey. They both make a mean old-fashioned and at the front of the house, the best casino host award goes to Michael Gonsalez, he is always attentive and greets both my husband and me, with a great smile. We have been to the concert area and the comedy show, needless to say, we had the best time each time. My husband also played at the golf course and took some friends over, they loved it. Thank you Rolling Hills for making our weekends fun and exciting!!
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I will be bringing my family and friends over whenever they come to visit to experience Rolling Hills as well💵🔥
Additional info: on the south side, they have diesel and regular fuel(diesel a few cents than at a regular gas station). They also have eletric chargers on the back north side, they are a little hidden but they are there. If you have a Tesla u will need your adaptor to charge FYI.
Zury Cibrian — Google review
I recommend this place! Especially if you are travelling northbound, it's a perfect stop to relax at! Great Casino & amazingly beautiful, clean, new hotel!! At under $100 per night you can't beat the value! They have a nice handful of 'fair' tables and plenty of slots... Excellent food, never overcrowded anywhere in here. Can Casinos be cozy??? 😉All staff & dealers are super helpful and friendly. Well cleaned and kept....all in all 5/5!
Jody Georgianna — Google review
Update: Oct 2022 - The new restaurant Six two Eight is beautifully decorated and is a great relaxing place for a meal. We enjoyed nice breakfast yesterday.
Great place to stop for gaming, meals and fuel. The place is extremely clean and safe with security everywhere. This is always a must stop for us and we highly recommend this organization.
This was the main reason I stopped in corning, needless to say if you love olives this is the place to be. I love the different variety of Olives that you simply won't find in a normal grocery store, the dry black olives, the jalapeno cream cheese stuffed olive, etc. Also the cafe is great, try the mufeta Olive sandwich, and an olive oil milkshake.
Joe Buckley — Google review
They have a great selection of items. Everything is tasteable and free from the oil to the olives to the jellies and spread and they also have a restaurant where you can eat ice cream right off the highway and must be for families, couples and families with children.
Lisa Hernandez — Google review
I love stopping by this place anytime I'm passing through. I love their balsamic vinegars. My sister loves the jalapeno stuffed olives. I did try out their food this time. I went with a turkey sandwich. It was not only delicious but I was quite happy with the portion.
Patty T — Google review
I love the olives here and they have so many. Besides being a diner they have a store that sells olives, olive oil and so much more. The store is pretty big with a large variety of flavored and snacks. It a must stop on highway I5 even if you don’t plan to eat
Kevin Drost — Google review
More olives than you can shake a stick at. And pickles. And more olives. And tapenades. And olives. Sure, there's also a restaurant here that has burgers and shakes (without olives). But they also have a LOT of olives.
I bought three jars of olives, one jar of hot/spicy olive oil and one jar of "hot" cauliflower. All were nicely wrapped and survived the 3000 miles from here to home. Delicious.
Yes, there are olives available for tasting. You want to try "Texas Hot Chili" olives or "Blue Cheese Stuffed" olives? Yep, that's available.
Bruce K. — Google review
I Love my olives I ordered from Olive Pit. First time I bought olives from here my husband and I stopped in on our way back to Portland. We were impressed, so if we ever drive to California from our home in Oregon we make sure we stop, but sometimes you are not open, or you can’t wait for someone to be traveling in that direction, you can always order online. The shipping is fast and reasonable as well.
Gena Qedan — Google review
They seem to have quite the selection of a lot of things (wine, pasta, spices, olives, some beer, dried fruit and candy)in this place which is super cool but what stood out to me the most is the selection of local honey! I bought some wild flower honey, it's delicious. I will be going back to get more things🤌
They do have a little restaurant on the other side of the store, food was okay. We did get great customer service though.
Zury Cibrian — Google review
This place is AWESOME! I'm not a roadside attraction type of person normally. But this place has got me twice now in the last 6 months. This time I spent over $100, and it's totally worth every penny. I didn't eat at the deli last time, but after eating their olives, I knew the sandwiches had to be great. After I finished my sandwich, my mouth kept watering, wishing for more... great job.
RAMSEY BOYD — Google review
With many different stuffed olives and olive oils and other things. A great place to get olives of many types plus the tasting bar is a great way to sample some of the different types n flavors of stuffed olives. Plus there's a small restaurant and wines. A must see place on I-5. And you can order online $15 shipping.
Jon Severson — Google review
Ton's of olive variations to choose from. Lots of spices and snacks. Lots or olive oil variations to choose from. There Is a restaurant as well. Smelled delicious and it was very busy but we didn't have lunch here. Parking was not bad. There is a restroom. Staff was friendly and very helpful.
S O — Google review
Loved the history lesson on Corning and olives. Their selection is phenomenal and as always taste great. Their deli BLT was flavorful.
Perfect “pit” stop on your way through Northern Cali. Good people. Good eats!
Elizabeth Merry — Google review
This olive emporium just off of interstate 5 is definitely a stop worth taking! A store packed with a multitude of olives - including a tasting station - the place also has oils, balsamic vinegars, wine, honey, hot sauces, and gift items to list a few. They also have a cafe, which I checked out - just because. In spite of an intriguing assortment of sandwiches, including a bacon jam burger and a muffuletta, I chose the regular hamburger. Their side choices were bagged chips. As I went to the side to wait for my food, I saw that the "kitchen" was nothing more than a snack bar with machines - no grill or stove. This made me immediately question whether my choice of eateries might be questionable. I must say, though, I was impressed! Though far from the best burger I have ever had, it was very tasty and had all kinds of pluses. It was on a warm toasted brioche bun. The condiment bar included things like tapenade and olives, as well as the old standards. All in all, a satisfactory meal and a stop I highly recommend on any trip on I-5!
Ann Watts — Google review
Loved their sandwich. I loved that I could sample a few products first which I ended up buying three of them. I only wish they had a few more olive types to sample but the minus one star is because when I was shopping I felt like the employees were on top of me and even going in after I use the restroom when I spent over 50 bucks there today. I prob would have spent more if they were not over me and not letting me breathe and browse!
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in the vicinity of Chester may not offer thrilling adventures, but it provides a pleasant and effortless route for hikers looking to unwind. This scenic path boasts stunning scenery and an abundance of water sources, adding to its natural beauty. It is particularly appealing for nature lovers who relish the tranquility and serenity offered by being surrounded by dense forests.
The pct near chester is very beautiful, lots of water
pete neely — Google review
Nothing exciting but it is a nice easy, relaxing trail.
James Bordbar — Google review
I love being in the forest:)
Dorrie Hankins — Google review
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Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, Mill Creek, CA 96061, USA
Bumpass Hell is a fascinating hydrothermal area in Lassen Volcanic National Park, featuring a trail that leads hikers past mud pots, fumaroles, and boiling springs with stunning mountain views. The hike is relatively easy to moderate, covering a distance of 2.8 miles with an elevation gain of 511 feet. It's best enjoyed between late June/July and mid-October.
Wonder of the world. So wonderful views of the natural hot mud pots. The trail is very scenic and surrounded by awesome views of the hills on all sides. It is rightly called a mini Yellowstone. A very rare place full of thermo springs which are hot and acidic, not suitable to go closer to them and advisable to stick to the trail only. The trail is in the open, so it gets hot during the daytime
Aditya Mehta — Google review
Sticking to the trail is always recommended, but if you're visiting Bumpass Hell we really must insist. To illustrate the point you have to look no further than the man who discovered these volcanic hotsprings, Kendal Bumpass, who managed to fall in and injure his leg not once but twice, the second time requiring his leg to be amputated.
No such fate is likely to befall you these days, thanks to a network of sturdy boardwalks guiding you over and around the boiling pools of water, bubbling mud pots and fuming sulfuric vents. In fact, the 2.3 mile out-and-back trail to the hotsprings is ideally accessible for almost everyone - it's mostly level and well maintained, with great opportunities for southerly mountain views as it winds around the side of a hill before descending no more than a couple of hundred feet to the hotsprings.
This also makes it the most popular hike in the park, so you might want to get there early if you want to avoid the crowds. Also, this trail begins just across the road from the trailhead to Lassen Peak, so you could easily bag both trails in a single day if you chose to do so.
More on this and other Lassen area hiking trails at Trailspotting.com.
Stuart Green — Google review
Don't forget to take water and if you think you have enough, pack an extra bottle regardless lol. It was about a 3mile round trip hike. It curves and is a bit steep both there and back. I personally took lots of breaks because I'm not a hiker whatsoever. Plenty of kind people along the way saw me struggling and stopped to offer some encouragement. Slowly, but surely I made it there and back and it was sooo worth it!
Stephanie — Google review
Must visit spot in Lassen volcanic park..!! It opens mostly during early summer.. So please check website for opening dates..!! Total hike about 3 miles. Hike is worth with great views..!! Little Yellowstone of California..!! Please park only in the parking lot..!! Don't miss the Artist Palate..!! Overview from top is great as well.. Colorful & great for photography.. Parking has restroom as well..!!
Ashok Mahendran — Google review
A nice hike up to a thermal area. Frying pan was the better trail got much better views from that side. We walked down Bumpass and back up frying pan. We passed the parking lot which was full and went around the corner to park across from Lake Helen. There was a trail from where we parked to the main trail and shortened the hike by a quarter mile. Wear good sturdy shoes. Take some water. The climb up out of the thermal area was steep but doable for us old folks with a hiking pole to assist. Trail was mostly smooth gravel and well defined. Boardwalk though the thermal area.
Michele Schumann — Google review
Otherworldly landscape.
Be extremely careful not to step off the platform and touch any surrounding ground features as the water is acidic and an irritant.
The access to Bumpass Hell requires a hike descending down significantly with mixed steps and mud trails.
Take precautions if you have knee or heart conditions.
There are no amenities or restrooms once you reach this place so plan ahead before descending down.
Falak — Google review
Interesting geological beauties you can rarely find, maybe in the whole earth. Great quick hiking route as well. Must visit if you are in Lassen National Park.
JunMyung Song (Tobias J Song) — Google review
My wife and I have hiked this trail for years. With our kids being five years old, we felt they were up to the challenge. They slipped a few times going downhill but luckily we were holding their hands so they didn’t come back with any scraped knees or injuries. When we arrived, we noticed the boardwalk through Bumpass Hell was much shorter but that still didn’t take away from our enjoyment. The trail was just long enough for the kids to tolerate, and they enjoyed the “stinky pits”. Next time I will wear sunscreen as I got a pretty good sunburn the next day.
Beau Ferchaud — Google review
Bumpass Hell trail is still closed at this moment. We took
Kings creek trail -> Cold Boiling Lake -> Bumpass Hell.
Boardwalk has collapsed, but the basin is still accessible(at your own risk!).
Taking this longer trail is still worth it. Climb is gradual about 1000ft. Hike is about 5.2 miles
Rohith Doraiswamy — Google review
Definitely check this trail out if you are in Lassen! Bring water, wear a hat, and wear decent shoes.
This trail is for the most part easy - I'm saying this as someone who loves hiking, but is a casual hiker, and is not in the best shape ever. It definitely is a bit harder coming back if you decide to walk all the way into the valley where the thermals are. If you want an easy hike with a cool view stop before the incline down (where the sign about Bumpass is located.) Down at the bottom part of the raised trail is down, but its not a far walk to turn around and take a different trail. The views on the other side of the trail are great, too. Just beware its Sulphur, so it will be really stinky in some areas. Would not want to be here if there was no wind blowing, lol. Now, turning around and heading back out of this place was a bit rough. The incline is steep, with lots of switchbacks. Closer to the bottom is not as bad as there is shade, but you lose it towards the top. We went on a fairly warm day, too. But once you get to the top where the sign about Mr. Bumpass is its pretty easy again.
Sabrina Bird — Google review
Had an amazing time visiting Bumpass Hell, always wanted to and finally got the chance, the hike to get there was not difficult rather very scenic. Do be ready for the smell when you get there lol, kinda took me by surprise, but it’s just nature doing it’s thing!
Ricky 10 — Google review
I was there early in the morning. Very eerie athmosphere, bubbling mud and sulphur files. Very impressive place
Jürgen HENNIG — Google review
Did you know that there is a mini-Yellowstone in Northern California? I didn’t! And it’s located in Lassen National Park several hours north of Lake Tahoe, a park that I only recently found out about. The Bumpass Hell geothermal area is a great easy-moderate hike through beautiful paths. At the end you reach a boardwalk through an active area with sulfur springs, steam vents and mud pots. Then hike a little further to overlook points to see it all from above. Bonuses are the elliptical orb rock perched by the parking lot and the Very clean restrooms there. Why do they call it Bumpass Hell? I’ll leave that for you to explore. :)
Caren Pourciau — Google review
This is not an easy Trail for beginners!! The beginning quarter is pretty paved and flat but then it becomes pretty rigid. The last quarter to the actual "hell" is steep and intense, going down and coming up. Well worth the hike though. Gets super hot and crowded so come early no later than 9 am.
Lassen Peak, also known as Mount Lassen, is a 10,460 ft. mountain and active volcano offering a popular hike and climb to the summit. The area features the famous Bumpass Hell trail, showcasing Yellowstone-like volcanic landscapes with boiling mud baths, gas expelling fumaroles, and colorful rock formations.
I really enjoyed hiking to the top of Lassen Peak as it offers a lot of great views along the way and the signage throughout the hike is very informative! Although it was foggy, I really enjoyed it regardless! I recommend coming early as this hike will take up between 3-4 hours to finish!
Daniel Duran — Google review
Moderate hiking trail with gorgeous sceneries.
Jack Liu — Google review
My 9 years old daughter and I made it to the true summit above the rocky crater!
Haiyan Chen — Google review
Beautiful view. 2.5 miles up and a 2000 ft ascent, but totally worth it. Come prepared and take breaks as it is a difficult hike.
Lucas Meaux — Google review
Beautiful Volcanic National Park. Did a strenuous hike to Lassen peak.
Khurram Yasar — Google review
Amazing views being able to look over the surrounding mountains! Bit chilly up there, glad we had an extra layer! (Snow almost all year around)
Manu Moreau — Google review
Epic hike. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and snowshoes/similar snow gear.
You can see Mount Shasta in the distance and the volcanic tundra for miles around. Best view in northeastern California.
Dillon — Google review
Summiting Lassen Peak is exciting. It's a relatively moderate to strenuous hike with a relatively steady initial climb, a couple of switch-backs around 10,000ft and a final scramble to get to the summit! It's about 5 miles in total from the parking lot and back and around 2000ft in elevation gain. The views once you get up to the peak are certainly spectacular since the summit itself is at around 10,500ft, pretty high when compared to other nearby peaks. There are views of the valley and Bumpass hell as you climb. Recommend lots of water and electrolytes for the hike!
abishek r — Google review
Lovely hike, enjoyed the trees and birds for the first mile the best.
Micah Lang — Google review
I did this hike on 11/17/2019.
Lassen Peak isn’t easy hike because a lot of elevation changes,
Only a little over 5 miles RT.
But it starts from 8,363 to 10,321 feet, each of the mile is almost 1,000 feet.
Good workout.... trail is so nice, well maker, very detail,(thank to Lassen park).
Spectacular ,panoramic,uninterrupted view.......
Up only haft mile, I’m able to see 3 lakes,(Helen lake, Jupiter lake, and one more but I don’t know the name of this lake).
Up one mile,I’m able to see Cinder Cone.
Mile and a half up, I’m able to see Lava bed,
And up to the top, I’m able to see Mount Shasta.
On the way down,I’m able to see sunset in Lassen National Park.
Love this trip a lot.
I will come back to Lassen Volcanic for different hike.
Tina Nguyen — Google review
Been on the list for a long time. Hiked on July 20.
We went up to the top of Brokeoff Mountain the day before. Much more difficult and less traveled than this trail.
Conditions were beautiful the day we went. Followed suggestions of other and got on the mountain early while the snow was firm. Bottom third was covered in snow. We used trekking poles and micro spikes and felt comfortable in the snow. Those in tennis shoes were slipping and falling. Some places would be dangerous slipping around.
Once you get to the switchbacks, it’s easy peasy. Very groomed and even has stairs! The top was gorgeous. We came to the peak just as a marriage proposal was happening! She said yes!!
Be sure to make the scramble to the actual highest peak if you want to be on the top top.
Great hike.
Charene Robinson — Google review
Climbing Lassen Peak is a nice, non-technical hike on a well maintained path. We did this in July and there were only a couple of very short patches of snow on the trail up, and the walkable snowfield at the top. There was no rock hopping until the 100-yd summit scramble up from the large level top area where most hikers stopped. The view from the top is very nice, and Shasta 70 miles away dominates the northern view.
Parking was easy at the trailhead at 9am on a Friday, and the trail wasn't too crowded. We spent an hour at the summit and were down by 1pm.
Bob Frommer — Google review
Hike is only about 5 miles round trip but the 2.5 miles up include 2000 feet of elevation gain. First mile is the tough one as you're getting acclimated to the elevation. After that it's just a series of simple switchbacks to the top and a short scramble at the top. Lots of folks on the trail on a Friday, fortunately almost everyone wore masks. There was a large patch of snow at the top in late July but it does not hinder the hike at all. You can even see Shasta from the top.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a large natural history park that offers visitors a range of attractions, including a museum, botanical garden, and forest camp. While the museum may be on the smaller side and can typically be explored within an hour, the vast park requires several hours to fully explore. The playgrounds are great for children and feature zip lining activities. One of the highlights is feeding the lively parrots or lorekeets.
Amazing park and museum to spend few hours. Museum is quite small and can be done within an hour. The park is huge and takes couple of hours. The playgrounds are good for kids with zip lining and all. Lorekeets /parrots feeding is a blast and definitely do that
Chandra Mohan — Google review
Edited: Nice place for kids to learn new things and explore...
Some things didn't seem correctly priced ... $3 for a stick to attract the butterflies... I saw better butterflies outside in the wild! We barely saw 10 simple butterflies that day... maybe it was the heat, it was 110°... Other people's reviews and pictures are 100x nicer than our experience. While it was so warm kids didn't want to play in the park. I'm sure they would have loved it if the heat wasn't as scorching.
The parrots seemed more worth the money... it was $2 for a nectar cup and parrots came straight to you when you get those cups.
The Tutankhamun exhibition was nice... it was scary for the little one though (3 year old, got scared of the animal figures) but the teenager loved it all.
Lamia Khan — Google review
Love this place. Half price Thursday $5 kids $10 adults
The birds the butterflies the sundial Bridge all a blast and there was so much more to see
Christopher Murrietta — Google review
Calling this lovely place a park is an understatement. It is more like an amusement park: a zoo, a museum, several hiking trails, a botanic garden (closed) as well as adventure-style playgrounds. A great place to learn and play with kids. This place is full of love and support from the community.
Chih-Ping Wu — Google review
Very cool museum. Fun for both kids and adults. The outdoor playgrounds were so creative and a blast for my kiddos. Feeding the birds was my favorite part!
Laura Koch — Google review
Took the Family to Turtle Bay Museum for the tree house exhibit. It was so much fun and so many activities to do. My kiddo made a binary bracelet with his initials, chalk art, dressed up in scientist and engineers clothing and got to play in the tree house. The marine exhibit and art gallery exhibit was amazing to view. Our favorite activity is to vote for what to see for future displays. After, we like to go walking to the nursery.
D Last — Google review
It was a hot day, most of the animals were panting. Maybe set up a mister for them. Anyways, it was our 1st time being here. We loved everything about it
Iris Herron — Google review
I let my assumption of it using the word turtle…that I would see more then 2.
Is this a cool thing to do with kids, yes.
Should you spend 4 hours here for your moneys worth, yes.
The cost is around the same amount I would pay for a zoo with 2x the animals. So I do think the price is a bit stiff.
The building itself didn’t have much animal wise to see. Thus assuming that’s the museum part? But it’s called Exploration park? Which the park (play grounds) is attached to the museum an only accessible via museum tickets. So it shouldn’t show up as a separate google maps pin an parents assume it’s just a park to go to.
That being said. The staff were all wonderful.
The animal show was cool. We loved that they walked the animals close by. Highly recommend if your child can sit for 35 mins an not move nor eat.
Bathrooms, ✔️
There are two play areas an unfortunately people do not know how to read signs. There was a family with larger teens throwing water bottles an jumping in the toddler baby section with their parents. Leaving the area unfortunately unsafe to let the little kids explore safety. There needs to either be a larger more obvious sign or a staff member.
The parrot feeding was super cool. Respect the staff an what they say. If you know your kids can’t handle direction don’t set them up for failure an walk them inside.
The map they give makes it seem like it’s massive an large when it’s really small an the font is hard to read. We missed tons due to time an unsure of where to go.
J R — Google review
An excellent spot for families, ideally children.
The inside of the museum is focused on local history, such as the Wintu, Redding in the 20's, local biodiversity, etc.
There's a dedicated hands-on section in the back that's good for young kids.
The backside of the museum is the actual park and quite expansive. There's a sizeable playground for families and an area to interact with exotic and local birds.
Further down is a trail that extends for a mile or so and you can check out small caged areas for hawks or the bobcat.
Definitely an easy way to spend 90 minutes to get an idea of the area.
It's also common to find stray cats nearby as the locals pointed out that there's a gentleman who tends to them.
B. Li — Google review
Took family on the $2 day entrance...TRAINS. Seven of us!!
Loved seeing the animals....even the squirrels were very friendly.
Lots of stuff for us all to enjoy inside and out. Kind staff.
Michael Lauenroth — Google review
We stopped here as a pitstop on a road trip. Mainly we went to see the parrot house, and we weren't disappointed! Within a few minutes a parrot landed on my son's head... Which was adorable and left him very happy. The play structure and water play area was entertaining as well! Really cool place to take a walk/bike ride over the bridge!
Amanda Greene — Google review
I loveeee this place ❤️. I used to go all the time as a kid. I haven't been in around 5 years, so I decided to go today. It was the best decision ever they have all sorts of animals, and the year-long membership is affordable. They had amazing exhibits. A whole bunch of stuff for kids to have fun. I went in the morning on a weekday, so they were really empty, but on the weekends, they are really super busy. I hear so be warned ⚠️ lol.i am totally going agian . The best part were the service staff they are all super nice and there for you 😀 😌🥪
Stephen Conrad — Google review
Turtle Bay Exploration Park left me thoroughly impressed with the unique blend of outdoor exploration and educational opportunities it provides.
The park's picturesque setting along the Sacramento River offers a peaceful escape into nature. The walking trails are well-maintained, providing a serene environment to appreciate the local flora and fauna.
Krussh — Google review
Living in Redding, I don't know why I never go here. It's super cool! I didn't even know they had all the animals and everything! I'm actually glad we got an annual membership because I want to go back and see some of the things we went through kind of quickly.
Joe Z — Google review
It was a very rainy day as I stopped by the museum to
visit the aquarium and the
local history exhibits.
The museum has a nice
exhibit on the Wintu tribe
that has lived in the area
for over thousand years.
You will find an exhibits
on the building of the
Sundial Bridge, an aquarium with beaver and fish, a
urban watershed river lab,
and local history.
It was raining too hard to
visit the other parts of the
park including a botanical
garden, arboretum, and
a forest camp with a parrot house.
I did stop at the bistro for
lunch and had a nice Asian
Chicken Salad.
Located on Sundial Bridge
Drive along the Sacramento
River next to the Sundial
Bridge.
A nice place to spend a day
with a nice museum, bistro,
botanical garden, a old time
forest camp with animals,
and much more.
Ed Lee — Google review
Me & my family had a nice time here. We got to catch the animal show, which was really cute! The butterfly exhibit had a good amount of different healthy butterflies. They have a nice kids playground. My daughter really enjoyed the Zipline 🙂 We didn't get to see the gardens (it was hot🥵) but we'll definitely check it out next time!
Michelle Kirby — Google review
Playground features closed lazy mean ladies run playground with an iron fist but won't have the fun features repaired. What a pathetic museum and playground.
The Sundial Bridge is an iconic pedestrian overpass that spans the Sacramento River and resembles a cruise ship on land. Designed by famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava in 2004, the bridge's glass deck offers spectacular views of the river and its surroundings. Lit up at night, the bridge's glass path provides an enchanting experience for visitors who enjoy peaceful walks in nature.
I loved this place! This is a nice place for peaceful walks surrounded by nature. The people is really polite and friendly in the Sundial Bridge shop and coffee as well. I was impressed about how much they are encouraging awareness 'avoiding fires in the forests.' Well done! Taking care of our planet is extremely important.
AnaLydia — Google review
We had a really great time at the Sundial Bridge. Walking on the river walk, the Turtle Bay Museum and checking out the bridge which is very cool.
The Sacramento River has great trails with wildlife all around. The trail near the bridge includes a beautiful garden with educational stops for everyone.
The Turtle Bay Museum and it's grounds were fun for all of us, including my fifteen year old daughter. She interacted with birds in the Parrot House and butterflies, and zipped on the zip-line in the playground.
I'm sure her favorite part was the butterflies though, as we spent well over an hour in the butterfly house.
In the museum there was a hand on educational room that has really fun activities about prehistoric flying reptiles, Pterosaurs.
A whole room displaying replicas of the items discovered in King Tutankhamun.
Pretty fascinating.
There is a cafe that is currently being remodeled but Mosaic Restaurant was open.
If you are unfamiliar with reading it's very hot in the summer months and stays pretty warm until October. I recommend sunblock and if your heat sensitive the indoor part of the museum and Mosaic restaurants during the summer.
Otherwise visit early or in the evening I know they open at 9:00 a.m. the bridge and trails are always open but not all of the grounds.
Larry Tholberg — Google review
Beautiful FREE nature and artsy area, connects with a separate parking area on the other side of the botanical garden that closes earlier, so if you want to stay later this is the side to go in at. I am here in the winter, & the sun went down early so I was able to get some nighttime shots. The restrooms are clean, the park was well-kept except I really wish the botanical garden had better signage, many plants had zero signs telling you what they are.
My Work E-mail — Google review
Pretty interesting stop on the way home. It’s been a place my wife has been wanting to see. But now that we have seen the bridge we may want to stop back by to check our the other places like the Turtle Bay Exploration Museum. There was plenty of parking and also changing stations.
Jason Moore (SirArgonaut) — Google review
Beautiful and unique location. The light show is very entertaining. The displays are beautiful. A must see if you are near. Great way to close out the evening solo, with family or friends.
Shellaine Coakley — Google review
Gardens, trails, museum, oh my!! Fantastic place for a romantic afternoon or a blast with this kids. It's amazing walking on the bridge of glass. Stop and take in the river view halfway.
Brandon Norwood — Google review
This place is RAD!!!! very interesting to see a giant sundial and to learn some of the history behind it. Plus a big botanical garden to walk through. I recommend stopping for a few and checking out out. And the scenery,trees and river and so much more......
Shayne Inabnit — Google review
Looks like a quite fancy bridge with the glass floor. You may feel the cold water and a different view of the bridge by the river beach. There are some trails for walking in this park. The museum is next to the bridge entrance.
Angel Hou — Google review
Visited the city over a weekend. Beautiful view of the Redding sunset! Very clean and calm environment. The electric scooters were all dead or on low battery according to the app, so that was kinda of a bummer. Overall though it’s a cool spot :)
Raquel Cuevas — Google review
It's a great looking bridge in Redding, CA. Crosses the Sacramento river. It is a sundial bridge that gives time based on the sun position throughout the day. River is amazing matches well with the floor of the bride. Water is cold, but it definitely keeps you cool in these hot summer days.
Man-E Cortez — Google review
We have visited Sundial bridge during our Shasta trip. This bridge is built over Sacramento river. Its a beautiful bridge. You can also go for little hike. I have seen locals hiking. Near by there is Turtle Bay exploration center if you want you can visit that place too.
Krishna Bhowmik — Google review
Simply beautiful. Have fun with kids. Night time experience is great. Quite, light and sound of the lake water is so relaxing❤️
MD Mahabubul Masud — Google review
I love taking evening strolls here, especially during sunset time. In the summer that is really the best time to walk my dog since the pavement can get too hot during the day. But the evening time is beautiful to see the sunsets over the water. The lights at the bridge are beautiful as well. There are many different paths to take that keeps my walking route interesting. There are usually people along these paths, especially on the bridge taking picture or in the area down below the bridge. The area down below next to the river is super cool, and helps to cool you down on hot days. I have encountered snakes on the path when it starts to get dark, so be careful and aware, especially with pets.
Deanna Farias — Google review
Beautiful scenery surrounding this incredible landmark. The scenes were elevated by the sun and warmth with the tips of the surrounding mountain range covered in snow! If just for a moment to breathe and enjoy being out and about, this is a must on anyone's Redding list when in the area! Let alone the incredible engineering of the bridge itself!
Jack Robson — Google review
Great peaceful place 🙏 a big thanks to all the wonderful workers who make this place so clean and secure, it is really hard to find a clean place to have family time here in California. Homelessness is taking over in a lot of great outdoor places, so to see that you guys make sure is safe for families to come and enjoy is just highly appreciated 👏 keep up the good work, and I will be back to relax and enjoy the clean river and side big thanks!
Luis Macias — Google review
Had a blast. Very good spot to visit to see all the lights, and I would definitely suggest it for everyone of all ages even. The staff were very friendly and went to the botanical gardens show of lights, and it was definitely an experience I will remember for all of my life. I had so much fun. I think I'm gonna have to do it again this year, and hopefully, there will be many more to come.
STUPID MONKEY — Google review
Very nice place to take a break and enjoy the day. Beautiful Bridge over the Sacramento River and a Museum and Bistro is also located there at one end. Lot's of walking trails 👣 Great Place..👍👍👍👍👍
Gene Roy — Google review
The sundial bridge is an amazing experience. It's the best place to visit the best place for a walk. It's always the perfect temperature. And I would highly recommend going. It's never too busy and the sights are amazing there's always ducks underneath. It's a great family visit. I'm totally going again 😌🥪
Stephen Conrad — Google review
1st time here just passing through town on a road trip but weather was nice enough for a stop. Easy parking & walked from the turtle bay river trail. Weekday afternoon & not crowded at all. Beautiful bridge for walking across. There was fishing boats under & looks like they were definitely having good luck catching. Blue skies with gorgeous clouds but overcast enough where I wasn’t able to see the actual sundial time. Very impressive bridge.
Rosanna Mendoza — Google review
I would recommend going at night...But only if you can afford the somewhat steep $20 ( with a $5 discount for Turtle Bay Members) admission fee to the Glowing Wild event.
According to the flyer,
"Experience Glowing Wild Lantern Festival for the first time at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay Exploration park, featuring 10 acres of botanical gardens filled with larger-than-life Asian lantern displays inspired by wildlife and plants from around the world, great for all ages."
Although pretty amazing and colorful during the day...Apparently at night everything is lit up, hence the Glowing in the name. And about the only animal NOT on display was the raccoon...
Katrina Newsome — Google review
The Sundial Bridge in Redding, California, is an architectural marvel and a serene escape. Its stunning design, combining functionality and aesthetics, offers a unique experience. The translucent walkway and the breathtaking view of the Sacramento River make it a perfect spot for a peaceful stroll or a memorable sunset. Surrounded by natural beauty, this bridge is a must-see attraction, a testament to human creativity and ingenuity.
The Sacramento River Trail is a picturesque, surfaced path that runs beside the river and has gained popularity among those who enjoy walking, running or cycling. Its scenic beauty attracts a lot of visitors to take advantage of its paved trail while engaging in their favourite physical activities. The pathway is suitable for all kinds of fitness enthusiasts as it offers excellent views and fresh air amid nature's lush greenery.
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I'll never travel to Auburn without this trip planner again
Stalactite- & stalagmite-filled caves accessed by tours that include a boat ride on a scenic lake.
A fun experience that includes a boat ride and a bus ride to the caverns. There will be stairs! Quite a few of them actually and you'll be walking up hill for a good chunk, just FYI.
Luz Rodriguez — Google review
Love, the cavern caves!!!! It's such a great experience!! 👍 Here are just a couple of notes; Buy your tickets the same day. Arrive 30mins prior to start time. Purchase your ticket at the gift shop. Then you walk about half a mile down the hill. To the river. You catch the ferry. To get across the lake. After, you get on a bus that takes you up the hill. To the Cavern caves. Pinkie was our tour guy. He was very informative and very patient. With 5 crazy girls on his ferry and trip.
Rosie Martin — Google review
This is the time to go. Don’t put it off any longer!
We’re local so We waited till Shasta Lake was full before we went and boy are we glad we did. We didn’t have to walk the half mile to the boat - just down the steps outside the gift office and down just a little where we boarded the boat. Awesome 10 minute boat ride across the beautiful Lake Shasta in all her glory. Then boarded the bus up to the caverns. Even that was fun. We had a great tour guide, Melanie who was informative and you can tell she loves her job!
Inside the cave was something I don’t get to see. Another world. A little slippery but good sturdy shoes helps.A lot of steps! Coming off knee replacement it held but wow what a workout and I was lagging behind from the 80 steps till the end.
We saw bats who were sleeping!
All in all a most enjoyable trip. Now sometime in July, we’re planning to go on the Dinner Cruise.
Debby — Google review
Our tour guide Ashley was awesome!
She has and shared an abundance of knowledge about the caverns. She made it fun for everyone on the tour. Her personality and experiences in the caverns gives Ashley a unique insight that makes the tour feel as if the experiences were your own.
Tipping is a thing and I encourage visitors to tip your tour guide at least.
Our visit started with a ten minute boat ride across Lake Shasta. Our Captain Donna was fun to talk to.
Then we were bussed between 800 & 1000 feet above the lake on the mountainside to the cavern entrance. The bus driver shared a bit of history and lore along the route.
Tours leave every half hour.
The gift shop has cold drinks, shirts hats and treasures. The staff is very friendly and fun to talk to when they aren't busy.
No backpacks allowed, water bottles okay.
Great place to visit!
Larry Tholberg — Google review
Great little tour. Nice cave. Great staff. BUT do not plan this activity if you can’t climb stairs. The stairs are very steep and numerous. Wouldn’t recommend this to anyone with breathing issues, back or knee issues.
Nancy E — Google review
Great tour, and it's definitely worth a stop! Friendly and knowledgeable staff and guides. Boat ride over to the caverns was awesome, and on a nicer weather day, I could see it being really cool for spotting wildlife, etc. Bring warm hats and rain gear because if it's raining, there's a good chance you'll get wet. Caverns were spectacular! There's lots of great formations and picture worthy spots. On a side note, if traveling to the caverns via truck and travel trailer, the road to the tour site is narrow and windy, but we made it easily with our 30-foot trailer, and there was space to park.
Didi C — Google review
Totally worth the visit! Get ready to climb lots of stairs. The visit begins with a boat ride, then bus all the way to the caverns, and then the climbing begins. Our tour guide was super informative and funny. A must for the whole family when visiting the area. I recommend packing a lunch since there is nice picnic tables available as you arrive.
Sandra Diaz — Google review
Tourist attraction. The caverns are pretty amazing! The boat ride then bus ride up the hill is adventurous. The guides that work there are very friendly and knowledgeable! You definitely need reservations to get on their schedule though. It gets pretty busy
Manish Sathe — Google review
If you're looking for something adventurous, educational and exciting to do at Shasta Lake, this is it!
It starts with a scenic boat ride across the lake where you are guided to a bus that drives 8 miles up the side of a mountain to the caverns. Be ready to get your steps in. There is a lot of stair climbing involved but it is totally worth it. every step. I felt like Indiana Jones exploring a lost cave !
They have really great tour guides and the caverns are super cool with a lot of really great history. Everybody from the boat staff, to the bus drivers, to the tour guides are very customer service oriented and helpful.
There are some very cool things and really good deals in the gift shop. I recommend checking it out after you return from the caverns. We will definitely go again!
Rich Jolly — Google review
Amazing place for visiting with the cave!
Check in 15 mins before the appointment at the balcony next to the side gate of the visitor center, and then walk along the stairs down to the lake side for boarding. Match your number on the cover of the booklet with the bus to reach the top of the mountain. Another tourist guide will lead you to inside of the cave. It takes about an hour for cave visit. Nice view of the lake!
Angel Hou — Google review
Fun experience, nice your guides, for smaller group reservations, call them and ask for availability so that advance registration might not be needed.
jallepalli deepthi — Google review
A beautiful day for traversing Lake Shasta and exploring the spectacular caverns. Every staff member we encountered was knowledgeable and friendly. From check in to the gift shop to the two bus rides, the boat ride and the actual tour, it was remarkable and delightful. If you want a full tour with guide we recommend you avoid holiday weekends. We will definitely be back!
Katharine Murer — Google review
Last tour is at 4p. They run every half hour. It was $40 for an adult.
Free parking. Some food in the gift store. You take a 10min boat to the actual cavern. Views are beautiful on the lake. Tour was about 45 minutes. A lot of walking. A lot of stairs. Weir good shoes. Tour guide was funny and informative.
Miguel June — Google review
Great tour that starts off with a boat ride to the other side of the lake, then a bus ride up the hill. Once you enter the cave, there are a lot of steps and narrow hallways, but it's very cool to experience the natural beauty of the caves. The tour staff were informative and friendly.
G T-S — Google review
The entire adventure was fantastic. Roy our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Allen or bus driver was excellent as well! Everyone was wondering. The cavers were beautiful. Highly recommend.
Mary Botindari — Google review
We got rained out during the tour but the views on the boat ride and up the hill at the cave entrance and exit were phenomenal! Our skillful tour guide, Tim, was also the boat and bus driver and was good at answering our questions. The caves were extraordinary and worth more than we paid. 11/10 would recommend and do again.
Z's Account — Google review
Amazing and very friendly crew! The cave tour was mind blowing, very beautiful rock formations. We had a tough time in the rain, be prepared to get soaked and cold even with raincoats. Ponchos might be a better help. Worth the trip though! Lots of stairs and walking, but nothing too intense.
Chelsea Diokno — Google review
The trip started with a fairy boat crossing the reservoir with the guide giving information on the changing water levels. This tour is not wheelchair friendly as it requires climbing steep steps. Lots of walking required but definitely worth it to see these great formations. The tour guides are very informative and answered all of our questions. Would highly recommend stopping by to visit if you are up in Shasta
amber enriquez — Google review
We loved our experience! My dad is a stroke survivor, has limited strength and walks with a cane. We called ahead to ask details about the amount of walking and stairs involved in the tour. This is definatly not for the weak. We were given good detail about the stairs in the tour but not the amount of stairs and walking required to access the boat. It is a five minute walk depending on the level of the lake. And the decline to the lake is significant! My dad was determined and we took our time. Our tour guide Nichole was very kind and gracious. The experience was well worth the extra effort. But I would encourage you to know your limits.
Jeina Shelley — Google review
This was my second time at the caverns. Really great value, especially if you'd never seen anything like this before. The rock formations are incredible and you get to look at them for about an hour and a half. Now I'd like to mention that if your tour guide is Joe, you're in for a treat! The man has an amazing ability to present facts and history about the caverns in a way that will really catch your interest. All in all, I highly recommend going on a tour.
Filip Rogalski — Google review
Located amidist lake Shasta, its a natural beauty of rock formations. The tour takes approximately 2 hours including boat travel and bus to caves. The crew and guide were very friendly. Steps inside the caves are quite narrow and slippery so be cautious. The rock formations are incredibly beautiful and amazing. Worth every penny.
Forest landscape, marked by a 129-ft. waterfall, for camping, picnicking & hiking.
I have been coming here for most of my life. Burney falls is a fantastic place! There are hiking trails, lake access, and camping areas. The falls itself is an awesome sight.
There is an overlook and then a trail that leads all the way to the bottom. You can get right up to the base of the pool.
This is a place to visit for the whole family. The gift shop has plenty of keepsakes and even soft serve ice cream!
Jon Winkelman — Google review
Managed to check out yet another waterfall during our latest trip, and while Burney Falls wasn't my absolute favorite, it was extremely impressive up close, and has a fun little hiking loop to take if you wanted to.
Got there around 8:15AM, and I HIGHLY recommend getting there as early as possible! We found a parking spot up close to the Falls, but by the time we left (around 9:45AM), there was a line of cars waiting to get in that stretched BOTH directions on the main road in. I'm assuming youre wait would probably be around a half hour at minimum, if there was even space to park to begin with (no idea if they cap the amount of people coming in, so they may well have been holding people until others left).
We had our dogs with us, which unfortunately, are unable to go down to the Falls. You are allowed to have them on the paved lookout platform at the top, but we were told the only other spot dogs were allowed at was a mile-ish long trail down closer to the lake by some campgrounds. We didn't end up doing that trail, and one of our group was fine staying with the dogs while we went down to the Falls, but just know be aware.
The hike down was pretty cool, as you have a view through the trees the entire time. There are some spots with stairs, but most of it is smooth pavement. There are some fairly steep sections, and the general area was covered in mist spray from the Falls, so it was pretty slick. Definitely don't recommend walking down in flip-flops...
The views at the base were crazy! The noise and power the water has was impressive to see and hear. There were some folks taking wedding photos down at the bank of the water, which is a bit of a bummer as they were ruining one of the better angles you could take photos from.
The path away from the Falls followed the water for a bit before coming to an small little half-moon shaped bridge. There aren't steps up and down, and instead it's just a smooth wood deck, so considering how slick it was, it was a bit tricky getting across it. It also felt very rickety once you were on it, haha. From there, it starts heading up hill at a decent clip, and while there are a few spots to see the Falls from here, it's mostly covered by hillside or thick tree lines. There are a few sets of steps once you get towards the top. It then stays fairly level, the view of the source water opening up once you get past the Falls, where you see another, much sturdier bridge you have to cross. Once you cross this, it's just a couple hundred feet or so until you're back to the start viewing area.
It was a nice little scenic hike, and was mostly shaded, so definitely nice and cool. As mentioned before, there are some other areas to explore there, but we ended up just checking out the Falls loop and then leaving.
Anthony DeGrazia — Google review
This is a must see if you like waterfalls and want to see a unique one and understand how it is unique. As Theodore Roosevelt said "It is the 8th Wonder of the World ". Great hikat the park also.
Lucinda Dunbar — Google review
These moments captured are the bliss to loving the one in a new magical land for the both of us . Both with our own visions and personal experiences to share this memory together is abundance. The abundance of new love and new adventures conquering together. Getting here was easy and the walk from the parking lot was super smooth fast short distance . Anyone can come on the pathway super accessible for all . The epic sounds of the waterfall I wish to capture to replay that ! I miss it
Amerika Peacher — Google review
This was my second visit here, so I'm very lucky! I took my friend here to show her the falls. We went on labor day and there was a crowd of course. The line to get in was a little long. The weather was perfect. It does get really chilly as you approach the falls though. The general store is great! There are plenty of restrooms here, right across from the general store. The visitor's center was closed due to the holiday. The falls are a blessing to see. The loop is only a mile or just over a mile. It's not too long and easy to do, worth it. Just An absolute must see! The standby bridge is just down the road too.
Leo R. — Google review
Where do I even start. I’ve been wanting to go to Burney Falls since foreverrrr ago and never had the time because it’s far from me… but let me tell you it’s def worth the drive! The entrance is only $10 per car and it’s valid until sunset.😊 If you’re putting it off this is def not a crazy hike it’s more of a misty walk down to the fall. If you do keep going the Falls loop that is all uphill but we’ll worth it.😊 The restrooms are located by the general store. They were really clean. We did get there at 8am and there was hardly people def recommend to be early to avoid the crowds.
Claudiia M — Google review
Rare spot on earth with origin coming from underground. Absolutely beautiful 😍. Well worth the drive. Great easy hike around the falls.
Robert Welton — Google review
Sadly the path leading down to the waterfalls were closed this time. But we have been here before and the waterfalls are huge and a majestic sight to witness. If you are anywhere in the NorCal region, this is a must visit.
Ashwin Nanjappa — Google review
It is a beautiful beautiful place to watch the Nature’s roar from above, you can watch people jumping from a hugeee cliff and doing crazy dives!!! It was sooo horrifying but we cheered them from above.
One can hike quarter mile down to foot trail to watch falls from below!
Gargi Gupta — Google review
What a marvellous spot to visit!!
Absolutely loved these falls and it was the star attraction of my Mount Shasta trip.
The falls are North facing so from perfect picture point of view, I don't think it makes much difference but mornings are the best time to visit when the sunshine can be on your face in an angle with the falls in the background.
I went on a weekday morning around 9 am, still there were atleast 10 people in the area. Luckily I could have some clicks without people in the background.
Entree Fee is $10 and you should take the Burney loop trail too to view the river, a cute bridge and the falls from the top.
Aishwarya Kher — Google review
Stunning. Worth a stop. Make sure to hike the loop. The waterfalls are amazing. You can't take your dog on the trails though. We brought a backpack and she rode in that for the 1.2 mile loop. Really really cool.
Derrick Mandoza — Google review
Great time & great experience! Lost my wallet and thankfully someone turned it in!! And thank you Mary for being so wonderful and great!!! She is a volunteer at the state park, she gave us great info and was really friendly and kind! It did rain!thankfully we came prepared for all the elements. Seems like due to lessen rain and thunder come unexpectedly. You can hike the PCT from this location!
Scenic park with Mount Shasta views, a river for swimming & fishing, campsites & 28 miles of trails.
Been driving by here my whole life, and finally stopped. It was worth the drive in, and the short hike to see the crags. Be courteous on the one lane road, and notice how it seems wider on the way out (haha).
Parker Magoo — Google review
We had a great hard trail hike up to Cathedral Crags. 4 hours and pretty much all up hill. Last mile up is very difficult. Great views up there!
richard kanatzar — Google review
Beautiful visit.
Only one short trail that is dog-friendly (the rest are not). Also, there is one narrow road going up, so don't take your pavement princess with the massive hips.
H。イレナ — Google review
Visited Vista Point and Root Creek trail, made it to the waterfall. Amazing accesible trail, we loved our little hike up the waterfall and will definitely come back for more!
Maribel Rodriguez — Google review
We got lucky and got a tent campsite right next to the river and privacy, it was beautiful. All the sites are a little close together so, mind your own. The sites had a table, fire pit and a lock box to store food or ect from wild life. The restrooms, trash cans and recycling bins were in a convenient yet safe distance from the campsite. The showers and restrooms were very clean and most of the crew members were very pleasant and welcoming. The trails are pretty moderate for hiking. Beware there is poison oak in a lot of places. Overall the park was definitely a nice weekend getaway. We'll definitely return to this area.
Pamela Smith — Google review
The granite spires are nice, the Forrest and the campgrounds are a shining example of the absolute neglect, mismanagement and over regulation in our California forests. The amount of dead and dying undercanopy, downed trees and skinny toothpick ladder fuels is more than pathetic, it’s disgusting. How is this a place we can be proud of? A State Park even. The entire place needs aggressively thinned followed by a prescribed burn. The campgrounds especially. They’re to the point of being terrifyingly dangerous. During a windy night I heard two massive trees fall, and tons of branches snap. In the morning, the roads were littered with debris. That’s not a natural forest, it’s a neglected one. I’m sure they’ll have no problem thinning the forest around there just before an uncontrollable fire rolls through. Taking away valuable and scarce resources from controlling the fire to save an area that wouldn’t have been necessary with a little preventative maintenance. Absolutely pathetic.
C Suchoski — Google review
Saw the Crags on the way to a different hike, which ended up being inaccessible due to snow, so we turned around and did this one. GET THERE EARLY! We had to park at the bottom, and hiked up Bob’s Hat trail to meet the Crag Trail. This adds two miles to the trip and another 750’ to the hike over all. It’s not that bad as it is mostly an old service road. I do recommend All Trails or some sort of map to make sure to make the right turns, but it is marked so don’t worry if you do not.
The hike is an amazing trail, and I would not say it is hard, but challenging. The last mile and a half is rocky and larger step up but we did meet an amazing family from Texas who was carrying their baby in a Bjorn. Glad to see folks getting the little ones out early!
Overall, what a great day! There is so much to explore up here and the views are breathtaking. Enjoy!
Jed Johnson — Google review
Beautiful, Woodsy camping ground. We hiked up to the Vista point area, it was a steep climb about a 2 miles up that wraps around. Nice park staff, very helpful. They let us know there are bears at the park and when they usually come.
I would give it more stars but the bathrooms and showers were very dirty and need to be remodeled, and we camped at site #13 because of the secluded corner section but I could not sleep all night due to the closeness of the 5 frwy..All I could hear was the fast freeway traffic at night.. I felt like I was going to be hit by a car, lol.
My recommendation would be camp in the upper areas of the campground ( upper area was closed on our weekend, not sure why)Also Dunsmuir is such a cute town very close by, go check it out as well. We did!
Mary Salva-Zapata — Google review
Words really can't explain this place. It is one of the most incredible views Northern California has to offer! To see the peak of these ancient volcanic monuments with Mt. Shasta on the horizon is truly breathtaking...
Justin Bollman — Google review
It's not a good idea to hike when the temperature is over 100 degrees. The dome resembles a smaller version of Half Dome. While you can venture around the large rock to some extent, there are no official trails beyond the "trail end" sign. The Indian Spring located halfway is a lifesaver if you run out of water. The view of Mt. Shasta alongside the dome is truly breathtaking.
Yi Lin — Google review
We were there for the memorial long weekend.
Had an Awesomeee time!!! Great experiences…
First day it was raining and we thought how could we camp if its raining?? But luckily it stopped. They had campfire program in the evening where they introduced some of the wildlife(Raven, Turtle, Turtoise and O’Possum) kids were so excited!!
Second day we went the castle crags dome trail(4.3 miles) hike. It was a difficult and a bit struggle but wow what a great place on top!! Once on the top, never really wanna go down.
Mount Shasta looks so fantanstic and amazing from there its like looking straight into the eye of a lover😍.
Take a lot of water and a lot of determination because it is just 4 miles but really takes courage to make it to the top if you are not a pro hiker.
prabesh pokhrel — Google review
Well worth the $8 entrance fee! There are beautiful views of the craggy mountains from the Vista Point, which you can drive up to. We loved the Flume/PCH hike - lots of picturesque creeks to cross, and very varied forest terrain to walk through.
Mount Shasta is located in Siskiyou County, California and 3600 above the sea level and 4322 meters high with surrounded by natural beauty. Redding Airport, California is the nearest airport to reach there.
Parmesh Joshi — Google review
Fresh beautiful air, gorgeous sight and please bring family for pics! Memories is the word that I differently can think of, when coming to Mount Shasta. It's a moment I'll never forget and I hope my kind words and pics helps you see that as well. Your loved ones are going to join in and come along. Have fun and be safe! Blessing are in the air!
Marion Pearlman — Google review
Shasta 100% must be be in your bucket list! Fantastic place. Place of power. The stunning view opens 60 miles before mt Shasta from interstate 5. A bunch of lakes nearby mt shasta . Highly recommended!
Vladimir Mashukov — Google review
I live and love it . its pure pleasure to live up here . We are blessed by the best and praying for the rest. Amen!
Leon Travel — Google review
On the way back from Washington to the bay area,finally met a good weather. The amazing MT Shasta stands there in front of us when I drive facing south. Btw, those hat cloud pics I took last July in Shasta.
JH nosee (Jhnosee) — Google review
Mount Shasta is an awe-inspiring destination that offers a challenging yet immensely rewarding mountaineering experience. Our group of five embarked on the journey to conquer its peak, and the sense of accomplishment we felt upon reaching the summit was truly unparalleled.
The ascent was undoubtedly difficult, requiring perseverance, physical endurance, and mental strength. However, the collective determination and support within our group propelled us forward, overcoming every obstacle along the way. The journey tested our limits, but it also pushed us to discover our true capabilities.
The breathtaking views that unfolded as we climbed higher were simply extraordinary. The rugged beauty of Mount Shasta and the surrounding landscapes took our breath away, making every step worth the effort. The panoramic vistas from the summit allowed us to witness nature's grandeur in all its glory, leaving us in awe of the world around us.
The satisfaction we experienced upon reaching the peak of Mount Shasta was indescribable. It was a culmination of our hard work, determination, and unwavering spirit. The sense of accomplishment that washed over us was overwhelming, reminding us of the incredible things we can achieve when we push ourselves beyond our comfort zones.
Mount Shasta is not only a mountain to conquer but also a place of profound beauty and inspiration. Its majestic presence serves as a reminder of the power of nature and our place within it. The experience of mountaineering on Mount Shasta is not just about reaching the summit—it is about connecting with the natural world, challenging ourselves, and discovering our own inner strength.
Whether you're an experienced mountaineer or someone seeking a transformative adventure, Mount Shasta offers an unforgettable journey. It is a testament to the rewards that come from pushing our limits and embracing the beauty of the world around us. If you're willing to embark on a challenging but immensely fulfilling experience, Mount Shasta is waiting to be conquered, offering stunning views and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
Dillon Mykalo — Google review
An inactive volcano, Mount Shasta is the fifth-highest mountain in the Golden State. 14,179 feet tall it dominates the landscape of this area of Northern California. I'm from North Carolina, which boasts the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi (Mount Mitchell, 6684 feet).
Allegedly, the volcano was last active in 1250 AD. No Yelp then to prove it one way or the other.
There is a fabulous vista point not far away on I-5. I'd love to catch it at sunrise but alas, I'm heading south this afternoon and can't stay to get closer to Mount Shasta. Instead, I'll just have to be satisfied with the great views of the mountain from the highway.
Bruce K. — Google review
She is beautiful from different angles. She’s the highlight of highway 5❤️
??? — Google review
Mount Shasta is beautiful even in the summer! Worth a drive up to the end of the Everett Memorial Hwy. can hike around and explore at the end of the road. Be careful, there is a lot of loose rock up there, especially if you go up a bit from the parking lot.
Caren Pourciau — Google review
Magnificent and Scenic view of Mount Shasta from highway 97. Fifth heights mountain peek in California.
Naveen Kumar — Google review
Beautiful majestic mountain to the north of California. It has good hikes but the summit should be done with some good practice and preparation.
Rahul Gandhi — Google review
We are a Canadian family (from Quebec) on the road for a year across Americas and we were welcome by the impressive volcano when we entered California and that was wonderful for us northern people to see snow as the first thing in this beautiful state!
Patrick Tanguy — Google review
Very spiritual place to climb. I highly recommend that Read Julius Evola’s “Meditations on the Peaks: Mountain Climbing as Metaphor for the Spiritual Quest” before you visit. You know as Evola said
“Considering that today the mountain has been physically conquered and that there are few peaks that man has not yet reached, it is important to keep the conquest from being debased and from losing its higher meaning. Thus, it is necessary that the younger generations gradually come to appreciate action at the level of ritual and that they slowly succeed in finding again a transcendent reference point. It is through this reference point that the feats of audacity, risk, and conquest as well as the disciplines of the body, the senses, and the will that are practiced in the immovable, great, and symbolic mountain peaks, lead men to the realization that all in man is beyond himself. In this way these feats will be justified in the context of the spiritual revolutionary movement that is currently emerging among our people.”
Osman Kadir Korkmaz — Google review
This is an absolutely magical place to experience. At the ascend I was tingling with anticipation. Once we arrived at the Old Ski Bowl Trailhead and seeing various individuals meditating and absorbing the mountains' energy, I knew I was not the only one who felt this.
janna k — Google review
I was passing by Siskiyou county and witnessed this majestic mountain.
It’s such a pleasure to see this mountain from multiple angles.
Prakash Veer — Google review
The fifth tallest mountain in California and the second highest in the Cascades, second only to Ranier. But what really separates Mt Shasta from the rest of the mountains is literally its separation. The isolation, prominance, and grade make this a remarkable mountain that rises from the local 4,000-14,179.
Any angle you try to climb will be challenging, with slopes that are often 40-45 degrees, covered in scree and talus. But the views from the top of such an isolated mountain are worth it.
John Newdick — Google review
Summit back in July 2023. Weather was perfect! Ice axe and crampons are still needed. What a beautiful majestic mountain.
Maya Hawj — Google review
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Franco-American Hotel
Museum
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Has so much history inside and the owners are such awesome people
The Oneonta Gorge is a picturesque ravine consisting of mossy basalt rock, four stunning waterfalls, and various hiking trails. Visitors can opt for easier hikes like Latourell Falls or Elowah Falls, but should be prepared to get wet on the hike into Oneonta Gorge. While the gorge trail is currently closed due to fire damage, there are open trailheads about 100ft above it that lead to Triple Falls.
8/8/22 Water hike still closed
Trina B — Google review
Check out my full detailed video on YouTube @Waterfall Whispering ~ This area is a great way to burn some calories with easy access to numerous trails and several waterfalls! About a 3.5 mile RT hike to triple falls with a lot of fun elevation changes this place is challenging but rewarding! Even though the lower falls are the highlight of the area and are currently closed it’s still worth the day trip out! Watch my vid and see what’s on this trail and even have old video of the lower falls if you’re curious how it looks! 👍🤙
Waterfall Whispering — Google review
The gorge trail itself is closed due to fire damage. However their are some trailheads about 100ft up from the gorge trail that are open and take you to triple falls. Once the gorge opens back up I will be taking full advantage, but for now just go up to the road to Oneonta trailhead
Marissa Swartz — Google review
Still thinking about this beautiful day! Make sure you don’t mind getting your shoes, clothes and feet wet! Because you will most definitely get them wet! I didn’t mind at all! I even went for a swim! Gotta love Oregon!!
Miss Escobar — Google review
Unfortunately the trail is still closed from the fire in 2017. There's a small parking lot near the gorge but the entrance and gorge itself is fenced off. Still recommend seeing it to take in the damage that was done and the time it takes for nature to recover.
Yamho Chan — Google review
Beautiful area! Tons of trails and scenic spots!
Kaitlyn Auerbach — Google review
The water hike is still closed. We just walked through the tunnel and took some pictures.
Ajimon Thomas — Google review
The trail through the gorge is still closed 4/27/23 but you can see the gorge from above if you take the 1 mile hike up the mountain.
Eros Gonzalez — Google review
Hiking through Oneonta is one of my most favorite memories ever. There's an abundance of beauty, peace, and bliss here.
Pro tip: thi hike itself is very short but the rocks are very slippery and there are fallen logs that are scary and can be dangerous. So make sure you have the right shoes and are prepped for the trail.
The water is super cold but you get used to it.
Madelene Rabi Bernard — Google review
The Oneonta Gorge is a scenic gorge located along the Columbia River. Because of the unique vegetation that grows there, this gorge has been designated as a botanical area by The U.S. Forest Service. It follows then that these plants are to be looked at but not touched, and that hikers should respect the growth and stay on the trail. Many of the varieties that grow here can grow only here in the Gorge.
There are four major waterfalls on the Oneonta Creek as it runs through the gorge.
Middle Oneonta Falls can be seen clearly from a footpath and is very often mistaken for the upper or lower falls. The drop of the Middle Falls is 24-feet and that’s the one we saw.
The Lower Gorge has been preserved as a natural habitat, so hikers don't usually go there. Thus, Lower Oneonta Falls can only be seen by walking upstream from the creek's outlet at the Historic Columbia River Highway.
If one really wants to see the entire Lower Falls, it is visible, but this can require wading through cold, chest-deep, water at certain times of the year. That's not for me.
The Upper Falls are about 1 mile upstream from the Middle Falls and require scrambling up the creek or climbing down a canyon wall to view. The Fourth Falls which is "Triple falls" can be seen from a vantage point on the upper trails in the canyon.
There is also a great old railroad tunnel that is now part of the pedestrian path.
Celeste Ruppelt — Google review
Definitely a beautiful place to hike. I would recommend to anyone in the Portland area. Beautiful waterfall hikes!
Kirsten Kueppers — Google review
Currently still fencing up around the trail head and inaccessible since the eagle fire of 2017. The tunnel next to the trailhead got re-boarded with new wood. There are small Parking on one side of the tunnel.
Qphoto503 — Google review
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This 242-ft. waterfall along the Historic Columbia River Highway can be crossed via a hiking trail.
Came two months ago at the coldest time of the month! It's one of those places that has proven that it's gorgeous no matter the season and weather. You get the beautiful view of the falls and hike upwards crossing the bridge. Worth the stop if you are around the area or driving through.
Angela Chen — Google review
It’s beautiful. The fact that you can see the falls so closely is amazing. This falls is definitely underrated. The hike was also really short. Took us about 15 mins to get to the falls. Overall it was amazing
Suprava Ahana — Google review
Natures is miraculous but human. Trail loop is well maintained and beautiful with some waterfalls along the path. It takes me about 2h to finish the trail. Just one courtesy thing to do is pack in-pack out but few people don’t. I picked some tissues and emptied bottle on my way. hope people won’t litter.
Hoang Nguyen — Google review
A must visit place when you are driving through US Route 30. The falls is right beside the freeway and there is a large parking lot very close to the falls. The view of the drop is magnificent and breathtaking. Ideal spot for picnic and for hiking.
bharat batasari — Google review
If you love waterfalls and love hiking this is for you. The stretch between Vista House and Multnomah Falls on the historic route 30 is full with waterfalls, creeks and so many head trails. It doesn’t matter how many times I go to the same area I find a trail I didn’t walk before. Some are easy and short, some are longer and more challenging. But at the end of it they are all worth the hike.
Talia Winner — Google review
Wahkeena Falls is a short half mile (if that) hike from the parking lot to the falls. It is a bit of a climb but worth the sight. There is a good amount of parking if you arrive early enough or on a weekday. There is no cost for parking or to view the Falls. Across the road is another parking area along with picnic tables and bathrooms.
Adam G-Mann — Google review
Decent hike. Took the trail in the rain, in crocs and found no difficulty at all ascending and descending. Went with a small group while in town and it was perfect for the time slot we were working with
Jeremi Madden — Google review
Beautiful falls. Busy area with less parking spots but it was worth it. Multnomah falls is super crowded hence I liked this one better. Multiple steps falls. You can climb on the side and get a better click. Must visit if you are nearby.
sonakshi agarwal — Google review
Right next to the road along the Columbia River Gorge Historic Highway. Tall waterfalls just like Multnomah minus the bridge. Car parking is limited and pretty crowded since the view point is along the sidewalk. There is a trail that goes above.
Sidharth Jhawar — Google review
Really cool viewpoint. 0.2mile quick trail to the falls. It’s so close that you can feel the mist.
S P — Google review
I took the 5 mil route from Wahkeena Falls to Multnomah Falls and I think it was great. Difficulty level is easy to below moderate, at least for us. Am glad we did that early in the morning around 8am++ as the parking area will be filled up pretty quick.
J “汉人” ames — Google review
A decent length 5mi loop if you choose. If you just want a out and back experience you can just go to the viewpoints. Definitely bring some more textured hiking shoes. Makes things easier cause some trail areas are a little on the rough side. Especially if you choose to hike the loop.
Flono (Flono) — Google review
This is one of the breathtaking waterfalls to visit if visiting Portland. We visited this one on a tour to visit 6 waterfalls in the area using e-bikes which is the best thing ever that is fun and you wouldn't have to deal with car parking nightmares. The waterfall is so amazing and the hike to see it is short and not hard so make sure and hit that spot if visiting the area
Peter Assad — Google review
Did the full 5 or so miles loop and it was absolutely worth it. Did it mid winter so we were walking through the clouds. Maybe one of my favorite hikes within a hour of the city.
It has a parking lot with limited spots but you can also access the loop from the Multnomah Falls parking lot.
Super well maintained but there are some parts of the trail that can be iffy if you’re scared of heights. Wear shoes with good tred! Also look out for any added signage on any of the maps throughout the hike.
Marshal Turner — Google review
Did the 5 mile hike starting here that wraps around in a loop to go to Multnomah Falls and ends here again. Fantastic hike!! Some switchbacks in the beginning but then it's not as steep the rest of the hike, more spread out. Its absolutely beautiful about halfway through especially, lots of yellow trees and little fields in the forest. The trees are tall and dense and the sun peeks through at random parts. With the time of day we went, there was mist and peeking sun and yellow leaves everywhere, it looked magical. It was gorgeous! The waterfalls are amazing too. This is one of my favorite hikes! Only con is there's a very small parking lot out front, we ended up parking further down on the side of the road and walking up but there's no sidewalk along the road, so be careful.
M — Google review
Really great trail and very much worth it. Parked right by the trail head of Wahkeena and got there kind of early (8 am) and had plenty of parking spots. It does fill up quick though. The hike has a lot of scenery and you get to the falls pretty quick. There are some switchbacks to keep going that are kind of steep but not forever long. Takes you to a beautiful look out which was worth hiking up. We went a little further to fairy falls and then kept going and went all the way over to Multnomah falls and then walked back to the wahkeena parking lot.
Tristan C — Google review
Beautiful falls...we only saw one other person on our hike up to the falls. It was worth the hike on a super rainy day!
Ralph & Cindy Treece — Google review
YouTube video @WaterfallWhispering A quick stop, but this moderate hike is a must do especially when water levels are high! It’s stunning!
Waterfall Whispering — Google review
I don't think the trail has been fully restored yet after the snowstorm. Some sections are very difficult to walk.
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is an expansive museum with plenty to keep the whole family entertained. From rotating science exhibits to planetarium shows, OMSI has something for everyone. The weekends can be especially busy, but it's all worth it for the amazing exhibits.
First time to visit this museum.
My daughter liked it very much. It has many kids friendly spots for them.
Many things to learn in different topics.
They offer a real submarine tour and a planetarium theater for extra fees.
Avoid weekends for crowds.
Nada ElSabry — Google review
A place to checkout while in Portland! This place is very interactive and interesting. A family-friendly place with a lot of activities and attractions for all ages. A personal favourite while visiting OMSI was the Nelson Mandela exhibit. It was well-presented and outlines his early life until post-presidency. It was a great visit!
Patrick D — Google review
Very nice museum with various activities and exhibits for families! The museum is smaller than I thought and you can go around and see everything for a day. They have a Marvel exhibit! They also have a movie theater but the movies being shown are selective and not necessarily the movies that come out from a regular theater. There are tons of activities for kids and some of them are also appropriate for adults. They also have a submarine outside the museum and the tickets for a tour are sold separately. The staff are very helpful and friendly! Overall a very good museum and weekend getaway for families!
Lennon Garcia — Google review
We got there around 2pm Saturday, it was very very crowded, with a movie event going on. Paid for parking. Lots to show the kids but couldn't really do much due to others using and looking at each thing there was at each station. Tickets sold out fast for the submarine. The kids were amazed by the animal and critter exhibits, a good amount of species to see. Grabbed a coffee from the cafe wasn't too bad, the photo booth did not work. Overall we felt rushed with not many choices to do while we waited for our turn to experience anything. As it got closer to closing time we did manage to experience more. We will be going again just maybe earlier in the day and maybe a week day.
Victoria Hawkins — Google review
Our trip to OMSI was pretty awesome! We were sad to see that the exhibit hall wasn't open. I guess that's my bad for not looking it up. I was happy to see that all of the children interactive exhibits were open. My 6-year-old ADHD son had a blast! We spent 2 hours there and all of us felt we saw all we needed to see and had a great experience. Definitely fun for the whole family!
Jamie L — Google review
Nice museum, the staff are really customer care oriented, the exhibits were spacious and not overcrowded. Lots of learning on all levels, one area is specifically geared towards children and I can see that the people in that area enjoying themselves. The planetarium was nice and comfortable, watch the Black Holes documentary.
The submarine was great and informative, every question I had was answered with their Naval military experienced guides.
I would definitely come back for another visit.
Dwayne Benallie — Google review
Super fun place for kids! Very informational and easy to understand exhibits for children. I went here as a solo adult and honestly there wasn't a lot geared for adults unless the special exhibit is something you're interested in. There is also a planetarium that shows a few different programs. Not sure I would come back here again to be honest. It was smaller than I expected and many of the exhibits that weren't 100% kid-focused were not very detailed or extensive.
Leah Pinkowsky — Google review
OMSI has so much to offer for kids of all ages primarily under 12! The benefits definitely outweigh the disadvantages listed below.
If you go to the water play area, strollers are not allowed. Bring a towel and extra pair of clothes. Even with the waterproof aprons they provide, kids still get soaked.
The Cafe is nice and has lots of seating.
The signage is great throughout the museum.
The Planetarium is cool and they have lots of different events including a cool laser light show!
The IMAX theatre is nice for movie watching!
Lots of cool science things available - membership has perks! Plan a minimum of 4hrs if not the entire day to spend here!
Disadvantages:
- Parking Kitty app not reliable and parking lots do not feel incredibly safe or secure
- the general location around OMSI after dark is surrounded by graffiti on buildings and people living in tents
Crystal Atkinson — Google review
Absolutely enjoyed ourselves once again, this time got to take the niece and nephew. The 15 years of laika was absolutely amazing, I would love to go back to check this exhibit out again. The amount of interaction for the kids in the engineering station area is amazing. They had a blast. Spent about 5 hours here, and not a dull moment ever. The amount of knowledge they and we took with us is unforgettable. Best Saturday afternoon ever. Highly recommend, I plan on getting a membership, totally worth it. The gift shop is quite amazing as well. Found quite a few goodies in there as well.
Jessica Hughes — Google review
Definitely one of my favorite spots in the downtown Portland area. It's a fun and interactive museum with some good stable exhibits as well as rotating featured exhibits. Their Marvel exhibit was super exciting with a lot of cool things to see, such as props from the movies themselves. It's a great place for both locals and tourists, as well as for people of all ages to visit, though the kids can get rather annoying and in your personal space. It's an awesome place to explore with your partner for a date night. Entrance tickets are reasonably priced, though the merchandise and gift shop stuff is expectedly pricey.
Angelyka C — Google review
This is always a great place to visit with kids especially during the rainy season.
Always something new to see and interact with.
The staff have always been nice and informative.
Much has changed since the last time I was here and some stuff is the same, however it was all new to my youngest.
The submarine tour is always fun.
Jeremy Colbert — Google review
It was very fun to go in but just I wish there was a little more to do with just the basic ticket, I feel like if I was able to go to the submarine or go outside (it was a rainy day) it would’ve been better. Overall fun and even better if you have kids
Mikey — Google review
Pretty fun exhibits. Loved the puzzles part, and sadly one of two of them had missing pieces. Googled for an answer to the rope with rings, but all good.
And the submarine tour was nice! Simple walk through but with explanations from the staff with less history.
The Orca exhibition was pretty well crafted too, and the foetal exhibits were amazing.
Jason Foo — Google review
This was our first time at OMSI, but it won't be our last. The exhibits were varied and incredibly well done. Guaranteed to provide a great experience for everyone. The facility is very clean. All staff members are very helpful and willing to answer any questions. I understand the exhibits change so I look forward to seeing what is in store for us on our next Portland trip. Highly recommend!
Janice Walters — Google review
Nice quick museum, but the main exhibit hall was closed so admission really only got access to a biology exhibit - which was neat - an industry wing almost entirely devoted to kids activities, and a fairly barebones space exhibit (planetarium shows cost extra). The submarine tour felt a tad rushed and tickets sell out quickly.
Christian Pate (trekkie1701c) — Google review
A nice rainy day activity. The submarine was the highlight for me. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor.
The museum is hours of fun for children but as an adult you can breeze through in about an hour.
The museum location is beautiful along the river with the city's backdrop.
Dawn D. — Google review
I visited this museum last year to see the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. I am a huge comic book geek, particularly Marvel comics, so this was so much fun to walk around and look at this exhibit. The displays were great and there was a lot of information to read on about the comic book art. I would love to visit this museum again one day to see other exhibits. I highly recommend visiting here whether you are a local or a tourist.
Carina Jahn — Google review
My kids always have a great time here! Great exhibits ans activities. We can spend an hour and half just on the hands on activities alone.
Lisa Zauner — Google review
It is one the best museums in Oregon. It was fun to discover all the exhibitions and kids' playgrounds. There are some kid's puzzles that I could not solve as an adulte but I enjoyed them overall. I would love to be back soon
Danny Tram — Google review
Great museum with interesting cultural pieces, too!! Unique birth exhibit on the top floor! Lots of live animals for a limited time!!
Jenn Islam — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyed the Studio Ghibli film festival at OMSI. It was pretty cool seeing a large turnout to enjoy the film together and I hope OMSI continues doing things like this!
After the movie, I got to enjoy the other parts of the museum and saw a real live sloth in the exhibit.
The walking trail next to the waterfront is also wonderful and wish I could have spent more time there. It has a great view of the river and bridges.
Deedee Chiang — Google review
Two thumbs up!👍👍You are going to absolutely love OMSI. Our favorite visits so far have been Marvel Superhero’s, Dinosaurs Revealed and the submarine tour❤️. Definitely worth getting a membership to save money. Or if you’re just in town for a short trip it’s worth taking your kiddos for a visit. Check the website for the latest exhibits and be prepared to go and have a great time. Helpful tips: Extra fee for parking, tickets can be purchased in advance online and membership available. They also have a Cafe, movie theater and gift shop available.
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Located in the heart of Portland, Oregon's South Park Blocks, the Portland Art Museum is a world-renowned institution with an expansive and varied collection ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces. The museum is perfect for art lovers of all levels, and its tranquil setting provides a perfect backdrop for exploring its collections.
We went shortly after it opened and it wasn't too busy for a weekday. Lots of different styles and tastes to view. So much history and beauty to behold. Definitely a place to check out as their exhibits change every so often.
B P — Google review
Portland Art Museum is a nice museum houses good collection of works related to American Art, European Art, Chinese Art, and sculptures from Asia, China. The Art works displayed are very beautiful. The paintings of last decades/centuries are superb. Native American Art is also very beautiful. Museum Store has collection of Arts and Crafts. One can buy collectors items as a memory of the visit to museum. Overall a very good experience.
Nandakishore KV — Google review
We were pretty disappointed in the museum. It's under construction, so much of their exhibits were in storage and not displayed. There were only 2 exhibits available, both of which were relatively quick to walk through.
They still charged the full $25 entrance fee in spite of having a much smaller exhibit on display. I think they should have adjusted the prices to reflect that.
Also, there seemed to be no staff around the museum floor except one guy who mostly avoided the crowd. The bathrooms are hidden in the back downstairs area, and finding them took almost 10 minutes of checking everywhere. Very minimal signage to guide you there.
There were several large groups of high school or college age kids walking the museum shouting and laughing and touching statues that were clearly not meant to be touched. Overall, they made it a lot more difficult to stop and appreciate the art with any degree of focus. To he honest, they sort of ruined the experience and I'm not sure I would go back any time soon.
The guides did nothing to quiet the groups and instead seemed to avoid them like we did. My partner and I found ourselves hurrying ahead of them just to see a few things in peace. Not worth the $50 to get in.
I've never been to a museum where it was okay to shout and yell and disturb everyone else without consequence or even a warning.
The silver lining is some of the art was very good, including a single Monet on display and some contemporary art.
Alexandria — Google review
I liked my time at the P.A.M. They are hosting the Diego Rivera and Frita exhibit which made the entrance fee worth it alone. Had wonderful paintings and intimate photos of their lives. The museum is larger than it appears from outside and I comfortably got through it in about an hour and forty five minutes. Seating and restrooms with a nice gift shop on the end. School groups can make the rooms loud along with the creaky wooden floors but overall a pleasant experience. I would give it a recommend while in Portland as long as it has a major exhibit going on.
The K Green Show — Google review
My second time at this lovely little museum. While their exhibitions are always top-notch, be aware that only half of the museum is on display while they finish their renovations. I would've still paid the admission to get in, but I think it would've been appropriate to let guests know that ahead of paying for a fairly expensive admission. Still, a lovely time and a beautiful curation.
Grant Nielsen — Google review
Fantastic walk through experience. Making Pinocchio was fascinating, still life galleries kept me enthralled for hours, and a good variety of pieces in these collections.
PAM does feel pretty small for a city the size of Portland. Though I visited the museum during exhibit changing and moving so at least 2 spaces were closed.
Nicole Weiler — Google review
Toured the Guillermo del Toro exhibit today. ❤️ loved it! Lots of sets, behind the scenes information, tearing the animation into parts, and describing how it's made. We really enjoyed our visit.
Kim Owen — Google review
The most interesting part of the museum is a temporary exhibition “Africa fashion”. Everything else is not very interesting, unfortunately 😔 But in general I am satisfied with the visit
Oleksandra Synytsia — Google review
Under construction in 2024 but not closed. They got creative with their displays so that old and new works are integrated and the rotating exhibits on the first floor challenge the imagination.
Fileve Tlaloc — Google review
Pretty cool place to check out in Portland. The abstract section was a lot more interesting in my opinion, but there were a lot of eye catching painting I came across looking through the whole museum! Definitely worth taking a look at if you enjoy art appreciation
Zack Tyler — Google review
Great place to muse over the arts. Give yourself a few hours to soak it in. I barely touched the surface in 45 minutes. I’ll have to go back to get the full experience. The place is staffed by some friendly folks. The Botticelli piece on exhibit is the phenomenal. Such vivid colors for being nearly 600 years old. Lovely day in downtown Portland.
Judson Cato — Google review
I was disappointed that even with only 2 exhibits open due to construction, they still charged us the full amount. It felt like a waste of time visiting, and that they should’ve told us the limited amount of art and artifacts available to see.
Jocy Fajardo — Google review
The African Fashion exhibition stole the show. I literally cried while walking through all the magnificent designs. If you have no other reason to visit Portland, this exhibition is it!
Tai Mc — Google review
What an educational day! The exhibitions: African Fashion & Black Artist of Oregon took us through the historical context of beautiful cultures and gave us the opportunity to make connections with the uses of visual and literary tools.
Doug and Gloria Wilson — Google review
Free for veterans and active duty! [Bring your ID]
I'm normally not one for art, but I really learned about Pan-Africanism, and the fashions across African nations and the diaspora overeas! Really awesome displays! Tip of the hat🎩 to the curators for putting on an exhibit! Well done! I can't wait to come back and check out other exhibits!
Too bad my girlfriend wasn't here with me for this 😢, but I'd like to take her here with me some day. Also bought a banglet for her at their gift store. Definitely worth checking out!
龔振勝 — Google review
I have had the opportunity to visit this museum multiple times, and I must say it is great. However, it is worth noting that certain sections of the museum are currently undergoing renovations.
With that being said, if you're an animation enthusiast, make sure not to miss the Crafting Pinocchio exhibition. It provided me with a deeper understanding of the intricate process and the tremendous effort invested by the team in bringing this movie to life. It is one of my most favorite exhibitions! There are also some related events, check them out.
Tana P (Bank) — Google review
A cute local museum to walk around and view exhibits. My friend & I thought it would be larger (our first time visiting) we were in and out in maybe a bit over an hour.
Emily Creasy — Google review
It's a wonderful museum with a great exhibit going on right now on Black art. A definite worthwhile visit while you're in Portland.
Dawna Raven Sky — Google review
I’m sorry to say that this is the worst experience I’ve ever had in a museum.
No artifacts.. Nothing from heritage.. it’s nothing like the Smithsonian museum in DC.
I couldn’t stand 20 minutes of senseless art that has nothing to do with Africa.
Sorry if my words are harsh.
Adees Gulbenkian — Google review
Several significant sections of the museum were closed off either due to construction or exhibit changes, but still probably worth the price of entry. It's a small but extremely well-varied collection including everything from ancient Native American art to famous impressionists to modern art including pieces produced by active, contemporary artists with the last few years. We spent about two hours to appreciate everything on display, but some art lovers may need to budget a bit more depending on their viewing pace.
Joel Keralis — Google review
This was a great experience during our first trip to Portland. Most of the gallery was under construction but the shoe exhibition was top notch. Glad I got to see it.
The Portland Saturday Market is a popular and festive event that features crafts, food carts, entertainment and more. The market is located at Waterfront Park in the Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.
This outdoor market is huge! Many different vendors selling trinkets, art, home decor, clothing, etc. There are also a few food stands throughout the area. I would suggest bringing cash but most vendors take card/Venmo as well.
Lydia Cheng — Google review
Haven't been there in a few years. Sure gas changed a lot. What made it unique seems to have disappeared. The feel isn't there. Did get a couple catnip pillows and that's it.
Q Madp — Google review
Good variety of booths, parking nearby. The sewer smell by the food carts was a bit much. The drum circle was by far my favorite part!
Ren?e — Google review
I love going to Portland Saturday Market there is such a nostalgia for me. Being born and raised in Portland it is definitely something I love doing now and then as it truly gives of the spirit of Portland. Even if it's just to peruse and walk around, it's always fun. The trash could use some attention but... What's new lol
Abbie Lu — Google review
Such a fun way to spend your Saturday! There are tons of booths to checkout and the booths have a huge variety of things to look at. Sometimes I feel like outdoor Markets just sell you dips, spices and knives. The Portland market has a huge variety of art, jewelry, dips and spices. 😜 I also enjoyed the variety of food vendors: North African food, pretzels, polish food. It was all over the place and it was so hard to decide on one. Most importantly their were a good amount of port a potties and surprisingly they were really clean. I’m not sure if they are always super clean but they were the day I visited. A great place for peeps with kids, dogs or to just go by yourself.
Stefanie Alarcon — Google review
Lots of different booths. Food, clothes, jewellery, home decor you find it all. Great vibe and music. Paid parking on the streets and parking lots nearby. Tried Mangonada for the first time, would definitely recommend.
Abhijeet Sogani — Google review
This place was huge! It was our first time here and couldn’t have been more impressed. Beautifully set up with tons of vendors. Due to covid there wasn’t as many vendors as usual but I still found so many unique pieces of handmade art. It was pretty crowded. Definitely try the pupusas and elote, it was delicious.
brandy rose — Google review
The shop choices are pretty diverse, my personal favorites were the resold tour shirts (the owner of the spot is kinda loony, but in a super fun way. Wish I could have spent $1000 here on hidden gem shirts. A must see if you’re at the market.) and a self made perfume business (forget the business name, look for black tables and very little marketing). Other than those 2, everything else was okay in my opinion when it comes to shopping options, but the area right in the river is beautiful and a fun experience. Plenty of food choices in the area as well.
dylan simons — Google review
A beautiful market with plenty to see and do! Artists of all kinds selling their wares and “custom” works being done whilst you wait!
Gordon Mitchell — Google review
First-time here and late post alert !!📢⚠️
- Was nice to visit and see so many vendors set up.
- There is quite a bit to see and explore in the market with many products.
- It goes down roughly a couple of streets and some live entertainment (singer) near the bridge.🎤🏬🛍
- Limited hours of operations 10-5pm
- Pets need to be on leashes.
- Overall, the market only took us 1 hour or less to go through.⏲️
Julian Tu — Google review
A must-go market, with so much that you actually need. Great space with local artisans. You might want to check Jeremy out at Vagabond Skincare, you'd be in for a treat!
Leslie Alfred Sanya — Google review
Was on vacation and thought this would be a fun place to stop, and it did not disappoint. There were tons of food vendors, arts and crafts, and live music. Had to get elephant ears (cash only) because the aroma was so enticing. Everything towards the water seems to be handmade or original ideas, although there were some places towards 1st and 2nd street as well. Fantastic coffee from Bella Luna Coffee. Delicious elephant ears with a choice of topping. Really flavorful food from Horn of Africa. There are stalls including caricaturists, a man that makes garden gnomes with your face, photographs, drawings, paintings, cat toys, CBD products, just to name some. Worth the visit!!
The Lan Su Chinese Garden is a tranquil botanical garden in the Old Town Chinatown of Portland, Oregon. The garden features rare plants native to China, decorative stonework and a tea shop.
We went there yesterday and we love it. Great place for tea time and relax. We ordered 2 cups of tea and enjoy our time there. When we headed out, the security guy asked us if we would need a bottle of water as it was hot yesterday (so nice of him). Recommend to spend about 1 hour - 1 hour 15 mins for a self guided tour including photography and tea time. Pay with app would work best if you need to extend the parking time. We ordered 3 cups of tea, around $6.5 each. We love the view :)
Ngoc D. Nguyen — Google review
I got here for the Chinese new year and it was decorated decently. I love what they have done with just a small space, worth a ticket to go and see. I enjoyed the waterfall the most, I love them. So peaceful and calming. The tea and gift shops were neat and the the teas were tasty!
White & Gray Matters — Google review
My friend and I had a great time coming here. Very peaceful and casual. You are totally free to wander about at your leisure and take as much time as you want. It was not crowded either. Plenty of cool architecture and things to look at. Amazing bonsai trees, statues, and mostly shaded by beautiful trees. What really made this experience special was the tearoom. The tearoom is absolutely amazing, on the second floor. An amazing selection of high quality teas to choose from. You can try several, and they serve it to you with a kettle of hot water so you can re-steep your tea as many times as you like. While you enjoy nice views of the entire garden out the windows. Very relaxing, and great experience. Highly recommend!
Phil Foster — Google review
I like what they’ve done with such a tight space!
Very peaceful and quiet inside. I loved the pond and little bridges & pavilions built over it.
The tea shop was good! I tried the mint & Tulsi herbal tea and quite liked it. The red bean mooncake was good too. Nothing to rave about, but good!
The gift shop has some interesting little souvenirs. Overall, I wished it was a bigger space - especially for that admission fee of 13 bucks.
Swap — Google review
This was a true zen experience. It doesn't draw the crowds that the Japanese garden does, which means the lines don't exists either. Purchased tickets ahead of the visit online, parked in a nearby lot and walked to the gardens. It was delightful and surprising that once inside the gardens a lot of the city noise dissipated. It was beautiful and the tea house was such a pleasant stop.
Bri — Google review
First-time visitors are in for a somewhat quick and short walk through. It's not too big good for a short visit. Easy access to walking. Limited with space for walkers or wheelchair. Just because the pathways are somewhat narrow. Would be definitely good to go first thing in the morning before it gets crowded. One-time visit.
Robert Herrera — Google review
Wonderful oasis in Old Town! It's nice to see thriving businesses and locations in the neighborhood. There's a great amount to learn visiting the garden and ultimately it's just a nice place to clear your mind. Definitely a Portland gem.
Kareem Alston-Rosales — Google review
I loved my visit here. I had concerns about going due to the location but I'm glad I went. It's a tiny paradise. They offer a tour and you can wander around at leisure. The teahouse was lovely and smelled amazing like tea and incense. I will probably buy a cup next time. The staff made us some complimentary Tangyuan...tiny dessert of glutinous rice balls filled with sesame paste in a hot sweet sauce that tasted like sweet tea. We did a fun scavenger hunt also as we walked around. I'm grateful for the Chinese community for keeping this garden and old buildings maintained to perfection for the public to enjoy.
Laura Core — Google review
This place is small and amazing. I like the atmosphere and decorations. It looks very expensive to maintain. It cost 15 dollars to get inside. It is a nice place to walk around and take photos. Sit down and enjoy some tea. I like it here more than the Japanese garden. Wished it was bigger
Johnnie Lau — Google review
They had a cool dragon dance to celebrate lunar near years! We took refuge in the tea house for warmth. Would definitely come back spring/summer - I imagine it’s even prettier then.
Trung Phan — Google review
A cute tiny garden within downtown with attention to detail about architecture & art. Has a restaurant that serves bit pricey teas and snacks. Parking is curbside.
Ram Dongre — Google review
Not a bad place to go and chill out. They had some fun activities for kids but, as someone who doesn't like being around kids, they were actually easy enough to dodge so kind of best of both there. Tea house had some good views.
Christian Pate (trekkie1701c) — Google review
Love visiting the Lan Su Chinese Garden especially around Chinese New Year. This is the Year of the Dragon (obviously). The tea house has undergone some renovations and we would have stayed if we had more time. They have a very old Poncirus citrus trifoliata, Flying Dragon Tree, in one of the courtyards while we have one that is just a few years old by our front door. Very cool tree! It's in one of the pictures. From their website: "Lan Su Chinese Garden offers infinite paths to discovery, whether you are a visitor simply taking in the beauty of the garden for the first time or a member who comes back day after day to sip tea in the teahouse. One visit just isn't enough to take in the depth and abundance of experiences. Lan Su is ever-changing —by the minute, by the hour, and with the seasons. Something as simple as the shifting of light throughout the day can dramatically alter the garden's appearance and your experience. You'll always discover something new at Lan Su."
Kelly Thomas — Google review
Beautiful garden! Loved the feel. It's in the middle of the city so a big juxtaposition between serene garden and run down buildings. I loved it, it was pretty but $14 for something that took us 30 min max to do was steep.
Lisa Zauner — Google review
An absolute oasis of tranquility in the heart of Portland. Easy access from the Max line also makes it convenient to get there from many locations. Fully walled off with tranquil water features, this is a reproduction of a Japanese scholars home from centuries ago. Plenty to see and do, guided and non-guided tours available, and a tea house on site. One note is that as of October 2023 the tea house is closed and being renovated, bit they are opearting a pop-up tea shop where you can buy tea and accessories and a cup of hot tea during your visit. I'm glad we took the time to visit while in Portland for a convention, totally worth it.
M A — Google review
Wonderful gem in Portland. Authentic style Chinese Garden with lovely architecture and details. Tea house was closed sadly but I understand it will be coming back thankfully. Fun tip is to take off your shoes and walk barefoot on the amazing polished stone walkways for a nice foot massage. 100% recommend this place. The plantings, detailed architecture and authenticity are worth seeing. Also it's critical to support local gems like this.
Andrew Engel — Google review
A really beautiful garden and awesome tasting tea. It's only $3 entry for EBT/Snap card holders. The only downside is the area of town is covered in homeless. I didn't feel safe walking with my daughter here or parking our car nearby. Have someone drop you off and pick you up later if possible.
Rachel Flaat — Google review
We spent a lovely drizzly time here yesterday, enjoying a docent led tour and spring blossoms. Will surely return to savor more of this beautiful space!
The Pearl District in Portland is a trendy and vibrant shopping destination that features popular brands, unique boutiques, and the renowned Powell's City of Books. Visitors can explore galleries displaying contemporary art, photography, and glasswork while enjoying an industrial vibe. The district also boasts reclaimed warehouse spaces that house numerous bars and restaurants ranging from craft breweries and coffee shops to high-end dining options. Families can cool off during summer months in Jamison Square's wading fountain.
The Bonneville Dam, erected in 1937, stands at a towering height of 197 feet. This impressive structure offers a park area for pedestrians to enjoy the breathtaking view of its gushing spillway. The Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour takes you on a scenic drive along the oldest highway in the country and stops at various viewpoints that showcase panoramic views, including the renowned Bonneville Dam Sturgeon viewing center.
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We just had a short stay here for our 8 year anniversary, but my husband and i had a lot of fun staying at one of the treehouses, mini-golfing, going to the aerial park, enjoying the gorgeous scenery, and eating all the good food. The room was very clean and cozy, the bed was comfortable, and the staff were all so very kind, warm, and welcoming. I'd love to come back here and try axe-throwing, zip-lining, and whatever else we may have missed. So much to do in such a beautiful place.
viktoriya morgunov — Google review
Very fun experience on the Zipline adventure! All participants are double clipped at all times and I never felt unsafe. The guides are friendly and extremely competent. Highly recommend!
Julee Ryan — Google review
Charming lodge on the Columbia River. Nestled in beautiful natural surroundings like valley gorges, waterfalls and man made feats like the Bridge of the Gods. Plan on spending some time in the area to explore. Well worth it.
Tanya Rosie — Google review
The staff was amazing. From the front desk, the gift shop and restaurant to the amazing guides on the zip line tour. Kelly and Lori were awesome. The bed was way stiff for our liking and there was a wedding that had music shaking the building until 10. But the experience was money well spent. I recommend the river view rooms, spend the extra money!
Bobby Jarvie — Google review
The guides were knowledgeable and respectful in ensuring we knew what we had to know so we would have a fun time. And they both were FUNNY! I LOVED this and the guides really helped make it a super fun experience! EVERYONE was super helpful, including the gentlemen in the office!
Mighty Ncy — Google review
Went Zip-lining during a company trip on 7/29 and had an absolutely amazing time. Our guides (Adriana & Bella) were so welcoming, knowledgeable, and patient. Would definitely recommend.
Corey Richard — Google review
We came to Skamania Lodge to celebrate my daughter’s 21st birthday and wanted to do something new and exciting. The zip lining was so perfect and took us through the beautiful surrounding forest. Our guides were awesome and we had so much fun! There were some that were a little scared and they made everyone feel comfortable and added a little extra fun for the daredevils. We will definitely be back!
Deanna Palmer — Google review
We had a great time on the zip line course. We were there as part of an ACL cruise. As first time zip line participants, we were very impressed by the safety measures and care given the equipment and orientation. Most importantly our guides Lori and Kelly were simply outstanding. Careful professionals who used humor to calm nerves, they were as comfortable with newbies as with experienced folks. They made the tour!
Kevin F. — Google review
It was our first time zip lining and our guides were so helpful and kind. We felt safe & secure the whole time. They made the experience extremely fun & memorable for us. Worth the money! We plan to be back for more zip line adventures for sure.
Jaima Mavity — Google review
The zip lines are a blast, the two guides did a fabulous job making us feel safe and secure at all times. But really a super good time and money well spent.
Tony Monroe — Google review
We had a blast on the Zipline Adventure today! The guides were fun, experienced and very focused on keeping us safe while having an excellent time. I highly recommend this as a birthday gift or just a fun way to spend time together. We tried having a meal on the bar deck but were unable to get service. Surprising for such a beautiful and expensive venue. No worries...we drove to Vancouver and had a delicious meal at the Cove. Highly recommended! 😎
Joyce Schofield — Google review
I'm afraid of heights but our tour guides made it easier to relax, reassured me and were very funny. They thoroughly explained things every step of the way. Made my 54 RI Arthritis Birthday very eventful and made my day! I highly recommend this facility. Safety was a priority here.
Dawn Jimenez — Google review
Such a fun experience! Highly recommend. Even in a drizzle, it didn’t matter! The trees keep you from being wet and uncomfortable AND the course is a great blend of quick and lengthier zips. We had a great time, good conversation and made joyful memories while visiting close to home.
Kimberly Gwin — Google review
My wife and I had a great time last weekend on the Zip Line tour. Our guides Kelly and Bella did a great job. If you get a chance we highly recommend giving it a try.
Matthew White — Google review
Overpriced, but pretty much the norm for these kinds of experiences. The guides (Chris and Bella) were great, super friendly and helpful. They did a great job keeping both the younger kids and the adults entertained and happy (and had Venmo tipping options at the end). The ziplines were fun, nothing sketchy, and the tour length was good too. None of the lines were draw-jopping amazing or anything, but it was still really fun.
Alan Johnson — Google review
Worth every penny and then some! Good food, GORGEOUS views, friendly staff and OMG the zipline tour was the best. We were both scared as were the other team with us. Small group just us 4 girls and the 2 guides, made all of us more relaxed and by the last zipline we were all eyes open and laughing not screaming! Makes sure you sit outside for some breathtaking sunrises!
Tanya Abbas — Google review
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