I've been going here for a while to get my jewelry repaired. I had a small troll brooch that I…read morewashed by mistake and he lost his eyes arm. They were able to put some new eyes in and use some gold on the side so he looks like a one arm bandit. They have a museum here too for kids to enjoy.

This is more than just a jewelry shop...This is an experience of a lifetime...The staff of highly…read moreintelligent folks to start with are amazing ...but the massive collection of beautiful gems and semi precious stones and crystals agate and lapis the artists the huge boulders of quartz and the black light displays...it's something you have to see and touch in person to believe...Sooo beautiful! And MAGICAL!!!

Enjoy a relaxing exceptional cuisine on patio at DeVine Restaurant overlooking Sacramento River…read more After a tiramisu dessert & coffee take an evening stroll just in time to catch the sunset. A perfect day with loved ones.

A nice stroll around the park after checking out the Sundial Bridge. During our visit, they had a…read moreGlowing Wild lights event. Not a free admission to the event. Plenty of things to do and see for both adults and kids. Walking around the park was fun and refreshing. Some trails did not have much shades so it got really hot. Free parking, Plenty of spaces.

Would you like to renew your faith in humanity? Enjoy the site of happy, healthy animals living in…read morethe wild as they should be? Meet kind, generous and wonderful people who are doing exactly what they want in life? Rather than watch TV (again!) this weekend... Visit the Wild Horse Sanctuary! It's a short drive from Redding, Red Bluff, even Chico. There's a comfortable visitors' center, interesting guided tours, and of course, 5000 acres of wildland where contented horses, burros and donkeys live. These are rescue animals which would have been killed because they were no longer wanted. This is an environmentally sound, ethical non-profit organization that is good for horses, good for the planet, and good for visitors. You might even see a cute baby horse or two! Call ahead due to covid, etc.

Unfortunately California is way too crowded to let wild horses roam free and if they were on public…read morelands they would be killed. Luckily for the horses there was Dianne Nelson who stepped in to help and make this 5,000 acres sanctuary on the west side of the sierra mountains. We were so fortunate to have a chance to get to know these wild majestic creatures a little better. This Sanctuary made me think of the movie Spirit. Our daughter Esther has been fascinated with horses for some time now and we wanted her 13th birthday to be a memorable experience and it sure was. She will never forget her 13th birthday. She started at 7am. Esther learned how to catch a horse named Cloud, learned how to tie the horse to the pole, cleaned  the horses hooves, saddled him up, put repellent on him, walked him to the arena, learned how to command and ride a horse. After all of this she took the saddle off and bathed him. Once she was comfortable with being around horses we got to go out into the pastures and feed the wild mustangs. These horses have never been saddled, rode on, and they have no horse shoes. It was a beautiful sight to behold. Here you can adopt a horse, sponsor a horse if you have no room to keep one of your own, live and work at the ranch as part of your internship, and experience a two or three day trail ride experience.

Great place! the volunteers work very hard to make it a special place. Met and spoke with Chris and…read morehe was extremely knowledgeable about the planes, models and history. Def a place worth visiting!

This is a really cool museum on the grounds of a former Army Air base. They pay tribute to Chico…read moreair history, war history and the space age. Their displays were full and covered 4-5 rooms. They have several jets on display and you can get into a couple of the jets to make you feel like the pilot. The staff is super friendly and love to talk about air history. The day we were there they were only open to the public a short time as they had a special private event planned. This museum is FREE but they take donations. You must go and check this museum out. You won't need an entire day but your visit will be worth it.

Gold Nugget Museum is a community treasure. Not only do they have interesting and educational…read moredisplays in their museum building with docents to tell you about them, they have what seems like a small army of volunteers who help conduct several great events every year. I also enjoyed browsing through their gift shop, and bought a book about the history of Magalia. I attended their Days of Living History event last September with my two grandchildren, and they had such a good time that they asked me when it was going to be held again. They particularly liked the booth where they could use a hammer to pound on flower petals under a piece of cloth to produce a pretty design! Go there - you won't regret it.

From the owner: The Gold Nugget Museum is rebuilding quickly. Your…read moremembership to the Gold Nugget Museum now includes membership in a nationwide association giving discounts to 1300 museums, zoos, aquariums and other places. Help us grow and become the beacon of tourism for Paradise!

If your visiting the must see Sundial bridge you might as well take a few more steps to come here…read more This garden is literally in the shadows of the Sundial bridge. Its fun to see all the plants and then have a peek a boo view of the bridge in the distance. It is very well maintained and thought out space. The day I visited it was very hot but there is a water fountain and a little shady spot right at the entrance. I met some friendly people there - one a traveler by train eager to see all the national parks. Walking in the heat - it must have been near 95 - you've got to be in good shape. There are large main trails and then smaller ones. I saw what I could with my time constraints and was happy to jump back in my car with a/c. Felt almost like a spa experience. There is so much to see in Turtle Bay I think you might want to set aside a few hours to see it all.

We enjoyed visiting the Arboretum. Very nice walk through the gardens. I liked reading the displays…read morethat talked about the various plants in the garden. A great place to visit.

Brought my daughter here and we both loved it. The staff were super friendly and really into what…read morethey do -- u can tell they care about keeping history alive. The train ride was calm, scenic, and honestly just fun to experience together. The museum itself has some amazing old cars and engines, all restored beautifully. It's got that perfect nostalgic vibe but still feels fresh and hands-on for kids. Such a great spot to spend an afternoon -- highly recommend it for families or anyone who just loves classic trains.

We had such an amazing time here! While we didn't come on the weekend, so the shop was closed, that…read moredidn't ruin our time in the slightest. The worker Brian, showed us around the museum and was truly excellent. He was so helpful and kind and obviously very knowledgeable about the railroad. He engaged the kids by asking lots of questions and kept us all entertained. This museum teaches you a lot and isn't boring like a lot of others are. I'd definently recommend!

I never visited Paradise before the Camp Fire. Like most, I saw the impact on the community, but…read morethe reality of the event has forever changed the area. The Paradise Depot Museum has become one of the few outposts keeping the local history alive, and is doing a great job. Parking is limited and associated with the city park. The museum is small and tucked into one of the old depots along the railroad connecting Paradise with Chico. This rail line delivered lumber to a matchstick factory in Chico. Fire is a common theme in California! The museum has a HO model of the railroad and artifacts from the era. After the fire, this museum now holds a lot more exhibits from the Gold Nugget Museum including a lot of the teddy bears. It is now a central repository for the city and is a good sign that Paradise will never die. I am sure the Camp Fire will eventually be part of the rugged history of the area memorialized in museums like this. While the museum is small, the feel is huge with a personal touch. These museums dot the California gold country, but the Paradise Depot Museum takes on a new role keeping the history of a bruised community together. Bruised, but not broken. Rebuilding the Ridge includes preserving the past. Just don't even think about climbing on that caboose!

Great little place to get the low down on regional history. There is an inside and outside section…read morewith plenty of great history artifacts.