Fodor's Expert Review Railroad Park Resort

The antique cabooses here were collected over several decades and converted into 23 cozy motel rooms in honor of Dunsmuir's railroad legacy; there are also four cabins. Fashioned from vintage railcars, a vaguely Orient Express–style dining room and lounge are open some days for breakfast and dinner. A creek runs next to the landscaped grounds, where you'll find a huge steam engine, a restored water tower, and a spectacular view of Castle Crags. Most of a campground and RV park are open seasonally from late April through October, with some sites available year-round.