Check out the local adventure opportunities:
within walking distance from the College of the Siskiyous, the Blue Goose Excursion Train and the Siskiyou County Museum.
This Yreka hotel is minutes from local attractions like Mount Ashland, Mount Shasta, the Ashland Shakespeare Festival and Lake Shastina.
Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum and Two miles from the Siskiyou County Museum.
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Yreka Rodeway Inn
This Yreka hotel is about 30 minutes from Mount Shasta Board and Ski Park, Mount Ashland
and Southern Oregon University. Yreka is just 16 miles south of the border of Oregon.
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Yreka Miners Inn
Best Western Resort Hotel
Located within the historic environment is the Best Western Miner's Inn. With over 130
luxurious guest rooms, two-bedroom apartment suites with kitchenettes and a 250-capacity
convention center, we are perfect for family vacations or business.
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Yreka Baymont Inn
This Family Vacation Hotel Features Fitness facility, Complimentary continental breakfasts,
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Yreka Historic District
Discover an early 1850's gold rush town. The historic buildings on Miner Street date back to 1850’s.
Visitors will find on display throughout town historical statues and murals crafted by local artisans.
In 1851, Abraham Thompson's mules pulled up gold flecks with the roots of the grass they were eating
triggering the Yreka Gold Rush. Miners rushed the valley that had previously been the
home to Shasta and Karuk Indians. Only six years later, Yreka was an incorporated city.
Yreka Western Railroad
The Blue Goose - Scenic Excursion Train
300 E Miner Street, Yreka, CA 96097; 800-973-5277;
Railroad Website;
Steam locomotive #19, a 1915 Baldwin pulls vintage 1920's passenger cars on a three-hour
round trip excursion. Excursion's depart from the 1889 Yreka Depot and run
up the Shasta River Valley to Montague Railroad Museum.
Passengers are treated to the unique sights, sound and smell that only
a steam locomotive can produce.
* Great Wild Goose Chase [JUN] - 10K Race against the Blue Goose to Montague Festival
* Moonlight Hobo Picnic [JUL] -
* Dawn Express to Montague Balloon Fair [SEP] -
Siskiyou County Courthouse
Gold Display
311 - 4th Street, Yreka, CA;
Largest gold display south of Alaska on display in foyer.
Siskiyou County Museum
910 South Main St., Yreka, CA 96097; 530-842-3836;
Museum Website;
Open Daily : Tues-Fri 9AM-5PM / Sat 9AM-4PM;
Built in 1950 by the county to collect, preserve, disseminate and interpret the history of the area for future generations.
the Museum features exhibits detailing Siskiyou County's colorful history from Indian cultures to 20th century themes.
Yreka SCMA Speedway
Championship Dirt Track Racing
, Yreka, CA 96097; ;
Fairgrounds Website;
Yreka CA Restaurants
Local Dining Adventures:
Grandma's House Restaurant - 123 East Center Street - Known by travelers world wide - Yreka.
Siskiyou County Fair
A Mountain Fair with Country Flair [Early Aug -Yreka CA]
Siskiyou Golden Fair, 1712 Fairlane Rd. Yreka, CA 96097 ;530-842-2767;
Fair Website;
Two exhibit buildings, 7 livestock barns, grandstand with racetrack, equestrian and rodeo arena.
The Fair features a Saturday Night Rodeo, concerts, as well as days and days of livestock exhibitions, judging and auction, concerts,
horse shows and gymkhana, and old fashioned Western fun!
Tour Klamath National Forest
With mountain rivers meandering from one end of the Forest to the other, recreationists have found a
playground that can meet the desires of all. This beautiful Forest is a haven for campers,
hikers, wildlife watchers, hunters, fishermen, mountains bikers, white water enthusiasts and naturalists.
Yreka Comfort Inn
This award winning property that offers luxurious rooms with excellent quality service that is sure to make your stay memorable and happy one!
Yreka California Hotlinks
Yreka Chamber - Business League
City of Yreka - Local Government
History of Yreka - Jefferson State
Yreka Timeline - History Blog
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