Anderson, California
Vacation Destination
Elevation: 430 feet
Zip code: 96007
Land area: 6.4 square miles
Anderson is a scenic city
that affords spectacular views of snow-capped mountains throughout the
seasons. Warm and dry summers give way to cool winters in an outdoorsman's
paradise. Fishing, boating, houseboating, hikes, camping and other outdoor
activities are enjoyed all year long in Anderson. Located in Shasta
County, California, USA, approximately 10 miles south of Redding, Anderson
is north of San Francisco and Sacramento, east of the California coastal
cities such as Eureka, and west of the Lassen Volcanic National Forest.
There's no place on earth
more welcoming for your vacation travel plans than Anderson, home to the
California Welcome Center. At a beautiful facility in a shopping mall
adjacent to Interstate Highway 5, you'll find fantastic displays, fish tanks
filled with live fish that exemplify the local environment, artifacts and
historical information from the rich Native American Indian heritage and
maps, books, guides, gifts and everything tourists need to explore the great
California north environs. Be sure to have your photo taken with a life size
bronze grizzly bear. California Welcome Center, Anderson is located 10 miles
south of Redding on Interstate 5; exit Deschutes Rd.
California Welcome Center, Anderson, 1699 Highway 273, Anderson, CA
96007. Call: (530) 365-1180 www.shastacascade.org
The city is home to Anderson River Park, situated on the Sacramento River,
but is best known for the Shasta District Fair. Throughout the year the
Shasta District Fairgrounds host hundreds of events that include a favorite,
the annual Shasta District Fair. Held annually the third week in June, the
fair includes livestock exhibits, arts & crafts, a carnival, live
entertainment, games, booths and delicious vendor foods. Over 100,000 people
attend the five day fair. Shasta District Fairgrounds can meet your needs.
Shasta District Fair, 1890 Briggs Street, Anderson CA 96007. Call: (530)
378-6789. www.shastadistrictfair.com
In addition to this special event,
Shasta District Fairgrounds, situated on 65 acres in a park like setting, is
a focal point of the community. Hundreds of special events throughout the
year include Crab Feeds, Car Shows, Demos, Bottle Collector Conventions,
Home and Garden Shows, Sporting Shows and Conventions and more.
Shasta District Satellite Wagering Facility is also located on the
fairgrounds. Satellite Horse Racing is featured year round in a climate
controlled, no smoking facility. Call: (530) 378-6787.
The Shasta District Fair owns and operates the Shasta Raceway Park featuring
stock car racing from March to October. Shasta Raceway Park is located at
1890 Briggs St.,
Anderson, CA. 96007 Ph: (530) 378-6789. www.ShastaRaceWayPark.org
Note: California Welcome Centers are located in Anderson, Arcata, Auburn,
Barstow, Los Angeles, Merced, Oceanside, Oxnard, Pismo Beach, San
Francisco, Santa Ana and Yucca Valley.
