Redding Cultural District
The Gateway to Upper California, bridging arts, culture and nature.
connected • expressive • Engaging
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Website: Redding Cultural District
Webpage: Shasta County Arts Council Redding Cultural District
About the Redding Cultural District
The Redding Cultural District stands at the heart of Northern California. Framed by mountain ranges and set alongside the Sacramento River, it is where nature and creativity come together to inspire and connect the community.
The district stretches from the iconic Sundial Bridge, the world’s largest working sundial, into a lively mix of public art, historic spaces, and riverfront trails. Visitors can explore Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, then follow the nationally recognized Sacramento River Trail system into Downtown Redding's ever-growing collection of restaurants, bars and creative spaces. Cultural institutions such as the Shasta County Arts Council and North Valley Art League, celebrate local artists, and the Shasta Historical Society, which preserves the region’s rich and multi-cultured past, adds depth to the district’s character.
Nearly 70 public art sites and more than 50 local cafes, bars, and restaurants give the district its flavor. Colorful murals brighten walls, and electric boxes while live music fills public parks and performance halls. Outdoor enthusiasts can cycle or stroll on scenic trails or fish the Sacramento River, while culture lovers can attend seasonal Cultural Festivals, Arts Events, Sundial Film Festival, Kool April Nites or the legendary Redding Rodeo. Visitors can also catch a performance at the Historic Cascade Theatre, Riverfront Playhouse or the Redding Civic Auditorium, where artists range from expressive local talent to international acts.
Experience the Redding Cultural District, where nature, art, and community meet.
District Region: Shasta Cascade
California’s northeast corner—sometimes referred to as "Upstate California"—is an outdoor-lover’s paradise, with easily accessible waterfalls and rivers, scenic volcanoes, and hushed forests. There are cool lakes, countless campgrounds, and inviting trails for hiking mountain biking, and exploring. The region is dotted with small, friendly towns. Redding, with its mix of urban and rural characteristics along with an engaging Cultural District, makes a great place to start your visit.