Mount Shasta is a winter wonderland
Redding is only an hour and a half away from Mount Shasta. This mountain, located next to a city that bears its name, is a volcano with the fifth-highest peak in California. Visitors can relish Mount Shasta’s snowy conditions at Mt. Shasta Ski Park (pictured) or the Mt. Shasta Nordic Center. The former offers equipment rental and lessons.
Likewise, there are onsite dining options. Prices for lift tickets vary but range from $24 to $99 at the time of this publication. Alternatively, visitors can purchase a five-day pass with prices ranging from $169 to $399 at the time of this publication. Free parking is also available for guests.
The nearby Mt. Shasta Nordic Center, on the other hand, is more affordable. Besides Nordic skiing, guests can go snowshoeing. Similarly, ski rentals and lessons are available. The cost of a ski lesson combined with a day pass and rental will set back visitors anywhere from $60 to $90. Likewise, a snowshoe rental and pass will cost $10 to $35. The opening days and hours for Mt. Shasta Ski Park and the Mt. Shasta Nordic Center vary each season.
It would not be winter without ice skating. From late November to late February, the city of Mount Shasta opens its massive outdoor Siskiyou Ice Rink. Admission prices range from $8 to $10 with rentals costing $2. Public skate hours vary.
Where to stay and dine in Redding, California
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After a long day of playing in the snow, you’re going to want to take some time to rest and get a good night’s sleep. The Americana Modern Hotel is one of many top-rated accommodations on Trip Advisor in Redding. Located in the downtown area, the Americana Modern Hotel (pictured) offers sleek-styled rooms, some pet-friendly, with a neutral color palette. If you’re traveling with multiple people, they have large rooms with two queen-sized beds and one king-sized bed. Rates are less than $200 a night.
Alternatively, you could stay at an Airbnb if you want something more affordable. At the time of this publication, prices for a guest suite in Redding start at $44 a night, while a two-bedroom house is $103 a night. These prices exclude taxes and other fees.
For dining, you will find several restaurants serving up cozy American food. Jack’s Grill has been around since 1938 and specializes in steak dishes served with salad, garlic bread, and baked potato or fries. Jack’s is open Monday-Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m.
For breakfast or brunch, head to Deja Vu. This top-ranked restaurant on Trip Advisor has everything from omelets to burgers. It’s open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Want lunch or coffee with a view? Head to Branch House Riverfront Bistro on the Sacramento River. They sell sandwiches, salads, and burgers and are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and until 8 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
