Want to make sure you don't miss out on anything on your grand Redding tour? We've gathered all the best attractions Redding has to offer into one awesome week so that you can make sure that all the Redding must-dos are crossed off your bucket list!

Shasta Lake is the largest manmade reservoir in California, offering over 360 miles of shoreline when full. All manners of boats are available on Shasta Lake, from rowboats to powerboats to pontoons. Skiing and wakeboarding are popular, as are kayaking and paddle boarding. Wooded flats, steep, rocky hillsides, secluded creeks, an occasional waterfall, and thousands of acres of mountainous country surround the lake. With literally hundreds of coves to claim for an afternoon (or two), you may never leave the boat again!

While you're on the lake, don't forget to check out Shasta Dam! This curved gravity dam sits across the Sacramento River at Lake Shasta and provides beautiful views of Mt. Shasta and the lake. There are free, guided tours of the Shasta Dam year-round, comprised of a 428-foot elevator ride to the base of the dam, and visits to the dam's inner galleries and the powerhouse among other areas.

Finally, no visit to Shasta Lake is complete without a trip to see Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark - three adventures in one! Start the tour with a catamaran cruise across Shasta Lake, then hop on a bus and make your way to the beautiful and historic limestone caves. Once there, you'll be taken on a guided tour of caves that have been 250 million years in the making!

Lassen Volcanic National Park is a Yosemite and Yellowstone look-alike…but with a fraction of the crowds. It is a hiker’s dream - Lassen's trails lead to meadows, bubbling mud pots, and even to the top of a volcano! Or head to a pristine mountain lake and kayak the day away.

Don't forget to stick around after sundown - Lassen is one of the last few sanctuaries of natural darkness, and those lucky enough to see the park after dark are treated to a fabulous display of stars.

The Sundial Bridge in Redding, California is the most unique pedestrian bridge in America. Featuring a 210-foot pylon that acts as the gnomon of a sundial, the bridge is one of the largest sundials in the world, casting its enormous shadow on a giant dial plate bordered by a natural garden to the north. It also acts a hub for Redding's vast trails system, with a variety of walking and biking trails branching off from the bridge as a starting point.

While visiting the bridge, don't forget to check and see what exhibits are on display at Turtle Bay Exploration Park next door! Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a 300-acre campus along the banks of the Sacramento River with educational and entertaining activities and experiences that interpret the relationship between humans and nature. The Park tells the story of the region and its people through a museum that includes an underground aquarium, Native American history and exhibits, interactive experiments, and rotating art exhibits; wildlife exhibits; Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp; California's largest North American butterfly house (seasonal); an amphitheater; and the McConnell Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

Take in spectacular views at the three McCloud River Falls! There are several access points, and if you want to opt out of a hike you can drive to each one. However, we recommend doing the hiking loop as it will take you along the McCloud River and through the forest to each of the three falls - Lower Falls, Middle Falls, and Upper Falls - each unique. It is only about a 1-mile hike each way from the Lower Falls to Upper Falls and is really easy.

It’s a short and easy hike to see Lower McCloud Falls and Upper McCloud Falls – both are ADA accessible with a paved trail from the parking lot. The lookout point for Middle McCloud Falls is above the waterfall but there is a short hiking trail to the right you can take to get to the base of the waterfall and connect with the main trail that connects all three waterfalls.

Haven't had your fill of waterfalls yet? Stop by Hedge Creek Falls on your way back to Redding! This is another short, easy waterfall hike – you can even walk behind the waterfall if you want!

On the one wheel, you have the trails capital of California, on the other: the sunniest city in the state. Put them together, and you have a cyclist’s paradise! Redding’s Sacramento River National Recreation Trail is a two-trail arrangement that crosses the internationally-acclaimed Sundial Bridge and travels north to Shasta Dam alongside an historic abandoned railway. The Sundial Bridge stands in the heart of town and is considered the hub of Redding’s impressive trail system: paved trails fan out from either end of the bridge and wind their way up hills, through botanical gardens, along the water, and across town.

Want something more extreme? Did you know that the San Francisco Chronicle says that Redding is California's secret mountain biking mecca? Redding has miles of single-track trails to discover and explore! There's something for everyone, whether you just learned how to pedal, or you live for the thrill.

Day six puts you at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. There you can go hiking, mountain biking, and even horseback riding. But the main attraction is definitely Whiskeytown Lake - with 36 miles of shoreline it’s perfect for swimming, fishing, paddling, and boating.

On your way to Whiskeytown, don't forget to stop at Shasta State Historic Park. These ruins and some of the nearby roads, cottages, and cemeteries are all silent but eloquent vestiges of the intense activity that was centered here during the California gold rush. The County Courthouse has been restored to its 1861 appearance and is filled with historical exhibits and an unparalleled collection of historic California artwork.

Finish your trip off with a visit to Castle Crags State Park, named for its 6,000-feet tall glacier-polished crags. Whether you need breathtaking views or just a pleasant walk in nature, Castle Crags has something for you. There are more than 28 miles of trails, including the rigorous 6.5-mile Castle Dome Trail. You gain just over 2,000 feet in elevation and the rare chance to see the unparalleled view of Mt. Shasta and the surrounding valleys. If you aren’t up for the strenuous hike to the dome, there is an accessible paved 0.25-mile trail to a vista point where you can still get an excellent view of the park features.