Such a beautiful little nature escape! It has peaceful trails, plenty of wildlife, and beautiful…read morescenery along the American River. It's an easy, relaxing walk and a great spot for families or anyone looking to get away from the city for a bit. Love the museum/gift shop they have. Definitely a Sacramento area gem!

Store is cool go here and buy something. They have good educational exhibits. I really like to go…read morehere and relax

We hiked Taylor Creek Trail with our two kids and a stroller, and it was a great, very easy walk…read moreoverall. The trail is mostly flat and well-maintained, making it totally stroller-friendly and perfect for families with little ones. We arrived around 10:30 AM and finished by 11:30 AM, so it's a nice, short hike that doesn't take up your whole day. Parking was easy, with plenty of spots available. We visited in July (summer), and the mosquitoes were intense, especially near the swampy areas definitely wear mosquito repellent. Also worth noting: the swamp area has a strong smell, so if you're sensitive to odors, that's something to be aware of. We'd recommend avoiding lingering near the water. Overall, a great, low-effort trail for families or anyone looking for a relaxed walk just come prepared for bugs and smells in the summer.

Super nice and easy stroll on a wooden bridge walkway along a creek with some pretty scenic views…read more -usually way better this time of year w/ Kokanee Salmon flooding the creek with shades of RED as they swim - not this year, water level to low. -bear sighting are very common when the fish are in (i can confirm- saw a family of bear 2 years ago - had a pack of BACON just in case - LOL).....J/K....... - Verdict: check this place out when heading up to South Lake Tahoe....it's cool....

My niece, my brother and myself went to Napa Valley in June. We were just walking around and my…read moreniece said we should gp check out the Welcome Center. Maggie was super helpful, and gave us very good recommendations and also explained where we could visit in Napa Valley. She suggested a few good wineries as all.

Educational with photo-ops! I came across this storefront while walking around the downtown Napa…read moreshopping plaza. I ended up picking up a handful of great souvenirs to bring back home. Checkout the topographical map of Napa Valley while you're here! There's a lot of cool info about the area near the door.

What a hidden gem! This visitor center has a "free" interactive museum showcasing how the dam was…read moreengineered; the history of the native Yahi Indian culture and of Ishi, Oroville, and the local fish and wildlife. My favorite exhibit was the story and photos of Ishi. The center also has a viewing tower which is accessible by stairs or elevator. You can see the dam. Don't worry if you are afraid of heights. The tower is not very tall. Plus it has coin operated telescopes. But I put a quarter in one of the telescopes...it didn't work. I suggest bringing your own binoculars, if you have one, because the center is on top of the ridge overlooking the dam with pretty nice views. The center also is the starting point to several easy 1-1.5 mile round trip hikes. To boot the parking is free and the lot is paved. So come on and visit the center, soak up nature and a bit of fun facts...all free. Oh by the way, the road to the dam is off limits to the public still due to repairs. Per the center docent, there is no ETA on when it will open back up.

I'll keep this very nice and simple: The folks at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center are SO NICE!…read more Basically, a few weeks ago my friends and I were planning a perilous trip to Feather Falls and Oroville. The only reason why we were so hesitant about going was because of the raging fires happening throughout NorCal. We decided to go anyway, because we weren't going to pass up on the opportunity. A week before, I called the Lake Oroville Visitor Center because I wanted to see whether it was possible to head down to the Oroville Damn, or at least what's remaining of it. If you haven't been living under a rock, you'll know that the damn spillway cracked in half in 2017 because of the extreme flooding and they've been repairing it since then. Well, a lovely park ranger on the phone told us that we could definitely drive NEARBY the damn and grab pictures. She also recommended we stop by the visitor's center for recommendations around the area. And that's exactly what we did. After surviving an intense, 8 mile hike to and from the gorgeous Feather Falls (https://www.yelp.com/biz/feather-falls-trail-oroville), we made a pit stop the next day at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center. It was only about 45 or so minutes from where we stayed in Marysville and all we had to do was drive up Highway 70 and then east on Highway 162. The visitor center had a pretty big parking lot, there was a large picnic area, and we saw deer roaming around! Not knowing what to expect, we bravely went inside the visitor's center. I honestly believe that the woman who approached us was the same as the one who talked to me on the phone because this lady was SUPER NICE. She eagerly ushered us into the theater room and showed us a zoomed-in image of the Oroville Damn. She discussed the history of the damn and then proceeded to walk us through how to drive to the road nearest the damn that just opened up! Afterwards, she suggested we check out the tower structure that's at the visitor's center. I highly recommend it because that 3 story tower provided AMAZING 360 degree views of the surrounding area. Before we left, we asked if she had any other places we should go to and she also directed us to Bidwell Bridge - supposedly the oldest suspension bridge in the U.S.? We would eventually go there, and had a really fun time! Need to give a major shout-out to the people at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center because they gave us a few awesome things to do for our Sunday morning in the Butte County area. We could have totally just gone home after our hike, but instead had some fun exploring! I give the folks here an "Omg, I'd travel 2 hours for this" rating. have fun and prosper,

The North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center is a great place to get more information and pick up souvenirs,…read moreetc. This surrounding area is so pretty and scenic!

Nice and helpful visitor center. Maps and tourist information. Bathroom. Keurig machine. Souvenirs…read more(magnets, ornaments, postcards, t-shirts, etc). Located close to hiking/biking trails. Tesla and EV chargers available.

A very nice place to visit here in Apple Hill. This is one of the Lynch pen type of Spotts to enjoy…read moreand see in the local area. Of course it takes a bit of driving and you want to make sure you come early, but it is a outstanding place to bring the family. During all times of the year.

It was good family trip to apple hill. A lot of gift shops. Apples…read more They have a cute pond with fishing offered. Kids playground at the back of the fudge factory. Pretty nice place for a family with a little . Fresh air . Tasty apples. Yummy chocolates. And had a lunch there which is nice. Clean restrooms. And everything well maintained.

- There's a wealth of information provided to ambitiously curious travelers who happen to stumble…read moreupon this quaint visitor's center in the N. Lake Tahoe area. While, as a previous reviewer mentioned, we can simply thumb the need for quick advisable bits of info online, there's something a little more refreshing when one comes face to face with staff willing to make a road trip such a pleasure as the one my brother and I took a few weeks ago. Generally, I'm the kind of guy who tends to sight see locations of interest whenever I hop in my car and go. While the usual suspect tourist traps pull us in, there's something to be said of taking the road less traveled, and on this particular day, it was definitely worth the side venture. The woman working behind the counter was as friendly as can be. She started up a conversation with both my brother and I, engaging him even further personally in small talk as I wandered about the center taking the kitschy only in Tahoe merch laid about in well organized fashion. Thanks to her bubbly personality, my brother was able to learn about an overlook area allowing these breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe from high the windy above. I never thought to go further along in our travels that day, but such an opportunity to see nature in such grandeur was too hard to pass up. All in all, it was a great experience - a few minutes alone was well spent invested in this short road trip that my brother and I will take as a memorable part of the journey. I highly encourage others who may trek the same road we did, to also stop in and make themselves feel at home. You'll be so glad you did.

The visitor's center is a quaint, country cabin filled with lovely postcards, photographs of the…read morelake, books on the history of the region, the Comstock lode, and first settlers to Lake Tahoe! Franny Ramirez, the gift shop manager, was chock full of suggestions on the best views, walks, and hikes around Lake Tahoe. She has lived in the area for over 25 years, she said, and it shows in her knowledge of the region. From Incline Village to Sand Harbor, to Zephyr's Cove, to entertainment and gaming at South Shore, Fran had tips on what to see and do and covered Lake Tahoe in a very pleasant and conversant way. She sure helped us plan our week long trip. Thanks Fran!

Very friendly staff. Greg had lots of interesting history facts. We enjoyed our day in Old…read moreSacramento.

I visited Old Star Visitor Center with my girlfriend on Valentines Day and unfortunately had a very…read moreuncomfortable experience. When we walked in, we were not greeted. An older white male employee immediately turned around and began watching the security cameras. We were the only customers in the store, yet he did not ask if we need any help or assistance. As a black customer, the situation felt unsettling. We came in with no bags and were simply browsing, but the atmosphere made us feel unwelcome and watched. When we decided to leave, the employee still did not acknowledge us or say anything. The entire interaction felt odd and uninviting, and we left feeling as though we were not wanted there because of our race. I hope management addresses customer service and ensures that all guests are treated with respect and courtesy.

Cool store for souvenirs and goodies while walking to Truckee River Walk. Service is friendly and…read morelocation is great. Prices are reasonable. 4.1 stars rounded up bc they are nice and very inviting.

Great stop for both the tourist and the local. They have a ton of information about finding your…read moreway around town or finding fun and cultural events to attend. I haven't been here in years. I don't know if they still offer it but years ago they use to tell you which casino's offered classes on how to shuffle and play poker For the tourist, stop by here and pick up your casino coupons that entitle you to free drinks etc. There is lots of free info to be had here like when and where events are, concerts, festivals, rib cook off, balloon races, rodeo's etc. This is the place to go. Employee's are also knowledgeable and can give you ideas on where to take a field trip. Have you been to the Kimmie Candy Company? It's Reno's very own Chocolate Factory get a Willie Wonka type experience. Been to the Automobile museum? Yes this is so cool. There are far fewer cars here now then when I fist moved to town. Were you aware that the Nevada Museum of Art has free admission on the second Saturday of the month? This is the place to glean this type of information. They have a ton of maps, information and ideas for those who are new and the local. If your lucky you might even find out some new history about the area. For more information check out there website. https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/

Loved our personal butler! Shonne Elgin did an amazing job helping us book my birthday cruise to…read moreAlaska. I specifically wanted to go on a small cruise ship and she enthusiastically recommend Silversea Lines, which I'd never heard of. With only 350 passengers, this was a fantastic, luxury cruise with our every need catered to. It was amazing, all inclusive, and my husband, a first time cruiser and skeptic, loved it! Lucked out and had good weather taking wonderful shore excursions whale watching, hovercrafting to a glacier and flying in a float plane to a lodge where we feasted on fresh Alaskan Crab. Shonne was very professional in booking our cruise, hotels, airfare and helping with special requests. Couldn't have done it without her. In fact, she even pulled some 'strings' to have the Vancouver Symphony play an outdoor concert on the Vancouver Waterfront when we disembarked just to celebrate MY birthday. Now that's a GREAT travel agent. Highly recommended!

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