Places to Explore In The Far North

Discover the best places to explore in The Far North with curated recommendations from our travel experts.

Alturas

Alturas is the county seat and largest town in Modoc County. The Dorris family arrived in the area in 1874, built Dorris Bridge over the...

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Burney

One of the most spectacular sights in the Far North is Burney Falls, where countless ribbon-like streams pour from moss-covered crevices. The beauty of the...

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  • 1 Things To Do

Chester

A gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park on Lake Almanor's north shore, Chester, population 2,200, supports locals and tourists with modest restaurants, hotels, and shops...

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  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Things To Do

Chico

Its name is Spanish for "small," but with a 40% increase in population between censuses, Chico outpaced Redding as the Far North's largest city. Chico...

  • 5 Restaurants
  • 1 Hotels
  • 4 Things To Do

Dunsmuir

Surrounded by towering forests and boasting world-class upper Sacramento River fly-fishing, Dunsmuir acquired its current moniker when a Scottish coal baron built a fountain in...

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  • 1 Things To Do

McArthur–Burney Falls Memorial State Park

One of the most spectacular sights in the Far North is Burney Falls, where countless ribbon-like streams pour from moss-covered crevices. The park’s beauty is...

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Mill Creek

Named for a waterway that begins on Lassen Peak, Mill Creek is about a 10-minute drive from Lassen's southwest entrance...

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Mineral

Fewer than 200 people live in Mineral, which serves as Lassen Volcanic National Park's official address...

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Mt. Shasta

While a snow-covered dormant volcano is the area’s dazzling draw, the town of Mt. Shasta charms visitors with its small shops, friendly residents, and beautiful...

  • 3 Restaurants
  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Things To Do

Quincy

A center for mining and logging in the 1850s, Quincy is nestled against the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The county seat and largest...

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Redding

A handy gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redding, population about 95,000, sits along the busy I–5 corridor, with attractions that include the photogenic Sundial...

  • 5 Restaurants
  • 2 Hotels
  • 6 Things To Do

Shasta Lake

The city of Shasta Lake, population about 10,000, is a portal to water, wilderness, and dazzling stalagmites, with the monolithic Shasta Dam in the midst...

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  • 3 Things To Do

Shingletown

A few shops and services (including gas) line the highway in this gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park's northwest entrance. The former logging town's name...

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Weaverville

Chinese miners erected the 1874 Joss House that anchors Weaverville's downtown historic district. The town, population about 3,200, is a popular headquarters for family vacations...

  • 2 Restaurants
  • 2 Hotels
  • 3 Things To Do

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Shopping 1

Nightlife 3

Restaurants 20

Hotels 13
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