Things To Do In & Around Mt. Shasta
Mount Shasta offers a lifetime's worth of activities. Here are a few to get you started:
- Cycling and Mountain Biking
- World Class fishing on fresh mountain streams & lakes
- Boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding and swimming in the dozens of nearby lakes
- Camping, hiking and backpacking
- Mountaineering
- Rock Climbing
- Cross country, downhill skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter sports
- Ice Skating
- Bird Watching and Nature Exploration
- Caving
- Horseback Riding
- Scenic and Spiritual Tours
- Two nine hole and two eighteen hole golf courses
- Climb 14,162 feet to the summit of Mt. Shasta or just relax in the splendor of its view
Here are some related resources to help get you going:
- Mount Shasta Golf Resort
1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd., Mt. Shasta - (530) 926-3030
18 hole course, driving range, restaurant, bar
Visit their Web site - Ramshaw’s Ace Hardware
328 N Mount Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta - (530) 926-3482
Limited selection of sports and camping gear.
Visit their Web site - Shasta Mountain Guides
105 East Lake St., Mt. Shasta - (530) 926-3117
Guiding
Visit their Web site - Sportsman’s Den
100 Chestnut Street, Mt. Shasta - (530) 926-2295
Sporting Equipment, Rentals
Visit their Web site - The Fifth Season
300 N Mount Shasta Blvd., Mt Shasta - (530) 926-3606
Sporting Equipment, Rentals, Guides, Permits
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Places To Visit
You probably already have some ideas for what to do while you are here, but a couple of extra ideas can't hurt.
- The Mountain (Everett Memorial Hwy.)
Bunny Flat and Panther Meadows - Fish & Wildlife Fish Hatchery (1 N. Old Stage Rd., Mt. Shasta)
- Mount Shasta Sisson Museum (1 N. Old Stage Rd., Mt. Shasta)
- Rock and Gem Shops (Several in Mt. Shasta)
- Jewelry Stores (Mt. Shasta and McCloud)
- Coffee Shops
Seven Sons and, of course, Starbucks (Mt. Shasta) - Clothing Stores (Mt. Shasta and McCloud)
- McCloud Mercantile (Main St., McCloud)
- Waterfalls:
Hedge Creek, Faery Falls, McCloud Falls (Upper, Middle and Lower), Burney and Mossbrea - Lakes:
Lake Siskiyou (don't miss the bridge), Castle Lake, Heart Lake, Cliff Lake and Toad Lake
Where To Eat
There are lots of restaurants here in Mt. Shasta and a few more in McCloud. Here is a short list to get you started.
- Bistro 107
107 Chestnut St, Mt. Shasa - (530) 918-5353
Visit their Web siteGourmet burgers, Sandwiches, Soups & Salads. Rotating Craft Beers on Tap.
- Black Bear Diner (Diner Style)
401 W. Lake St., Mt. Shasta - (530) 926-4669
Visit their Web siteClassic diner faire.
- Highland House Restaurant
1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd., Mt. Shasta - (530) 926-3030
Visit their Web siteThis is the restaurant at the golf resort.
- Lalo’s (Mexican)
520 N Mount Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta - (530) 926-5123
Visit their Web site - Mike & Tony’s (Italian)
501 S Mount Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta - (530) 926-4792
Visit their Web site - Sage
408 Main Street McCloud Hotel, McCloud - (530) 859-8111
Visit their Web siteA hidden gem.
- Seven Suns Coffee & Cafe
1011 S Mount Shasta Blvd, Mount Shasta - (530) 926 9701
Visit their Web siteGreat coffee, soup, salad, sandwiches and more.
- Sparky’s
316 N Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta - (530) 918-6015
Visit their Web site - The Harvest
1121 S Mt Shasta Blvd., Unit A, Mt. Shasta - (530) 926-2813
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