Location: Yreka
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The 9 Best Things to do in Yreka, California (CA)
Yreka (/waɪˈriːkə/ wy-REE-kə) is the county seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States, located near the Shasta River at 2,500 feet (760 m) above sea level and covering about 10.1 sq mi (26 km2) area, of which most is land. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 7,765, reflecting an increase of 475 from the 7,290 counted in the 2000 Census. Yreka is home to the College of the Siskiyous, Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and the Siskiyou County Museum. Its gold mining heritage is commemorated by the high school team which uses a gold miner as their name and mascot. The city is also one of the possible capitals of the proposed State of Jefferson, alongside Redding, California and Port Orford, Oregon.
Restaurants in Yreka
1. California Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By LOUISEM820
Friendly, helpful volunteers manning the facility. Lots of maps. Knowledgeable about region. Will call ahead for you to make reservations. Great place to stop for a picnic with view of river and tables.
2. Siskiyou County Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By DonaldYokum - Ventura, United States
This is the place to go if you want to get the history of this area. It's very inclusive, covers the indigenous people in the area, the mining period, State of Jefferson information, most interesting. Spend an hour or so here.
3. Greenhorn Park
4. The Wine Bar & Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Specialty wines and tapas style bistro with a full beer list and non-alcoholic drink selections available. Regularly scheduled live music. Beautiful space available for meetings, special events and parties by reservation, with catering on site.
5. West Miner Street Historic District
6. Franco American Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
7. Chinese Cemetery Memorial
8. Rain Rock Casino
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 30 reviews
Northern California's / Southern Oregon's premier casino destination featuring 349 of the latest slots, 8 table games, bar with 12 beers on tap, and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Located off Interstate 5, Exit 773, Yreka CA.
