Waterworks Park 151 North Boulder Drive, Redding, CA 96001, Located on Highway 299 East at Interstate Five, 530-246-9550, This aquatic park features three giant serpentine water slides, a large activity pool, a white water inner tube river ride, and a children's water playground. more... 

Win River Casino 2100 Redding Rancheria Road, Redding, CA 96001, Located Between Redding and Anderson, 530-243-3377, 800-280-8946, Over 75,000 square feet of gaming space is available at this casino that features 751 slot machines, a variety of card tables, a full service restaurant, live entertainment, valet parking, and banquet facilities. more... 

Fort Crook Museum 43030 Fort Crook Museum Road, Redding, CA 96028, Located in Fall River Mills, 530-336-5110, Composed of nine buildings, this museum complex depicts the history of Indians and early settlers with features including Indian artifacts, antique furniture, early farm implements, and the old Fall River jail. They are open from May 1 to October 31, Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 4pm.

Redding Museum of Art & History 56 Quartz Hill Road, Redding, CA 96003, 530-243-8801, "The largest museum institution in California north of Sacramento," this museum features ongoing Native American exhibits and a permanent collection on the region's history. 

Turtle Bay Museum 800 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA 96099, 530-243-8850, 800-887-8532, This magnificent museum complex features indoor and outdoor learning attractions, a summer butterfly house, live animals, an arboretum, and the Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp. Check for hours as they are opened more days in the summer season than in the fall, winter, and spring seasons. more... 

Lassen Volcanic National Park 2038 State Highway 44, Redding, CA 96063, Located 48 Miles East of Redding, 530-595-4444, Established as a National Park in 1916, this park showcases natural volcanic phenomena and thermal features. A variety of activities are available, such as 150 miles of trails, including the 17 mile Pacific Crest Trail, fishing, canoeing, and rowboating.

Carter House Natural Science Museum 48 Quartz Hill Road, Redding, CA 96003, Located in Caldwell Park, 530-243-5457, A natural science museum that has features including 37 species of live animals, interactive displays, a nocturnal room, and changing natural history exhibits. A museum gift store is also on site. 

Lake Shasta Caverns 20359 Shasta Caverns Road, Redding, CA 96051, Located 17 Miles North in Lakehead, 530-238-2341, 800-795-CAVE, Offering "three adventures in one," Lake Shasta Caverns tours begin with a boat ride across Shasta Lake on a 65-foot catamaran. Next guests will enjoy a scenic bus ride where mountain lions, bobcats, black bears, falcons and bald eagles may be seen. Lake Shasta Caverns features eight rooms.  more...