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Sundial Bridge

Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding, CA
Ranked #2 of 16 attractions in Redding
4.5 of 5 stars 98 Reviews
Type: Bridges
Owner description: Scheduled for completion in Summer 2004, this unusually designed bridge, functioning as a sundial at one end and conveying a sense of weightlessness,...... more » Owner description: Scheduled for completion in Summer 2004, this unusually designed bridge, functioning as a sundial at one end and conveying a sense of weightlessness, connects the north and south campuses of Turtle Bay Exploration Park. « less
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Wilton, California
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The Sundial bridge is pretty new so on our overnight layover in Redding we took in the bridge and park, probably between 7:30 and 8:45pm. As the lights beneath the glass floor of the bridge came on we witnessed the flights of the swallows out for food for their babies in the nests they create in precarious places in the... More

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Springfield
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Paths, flowers, native plants and insect life... a great place to walk around for an hour. More

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Redding, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Whether you're meeting friends, or hoping to find new ones, there's always a wide variety of people on the bridge. The unique "sail" portion of the bridge is visible from many locations throughout Redding. There's interesting background material on the bridge's unique design posted right on the bridge. The bridge is right on the Sacramento River Trail. When you're ready... More

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San Jose, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

looks like a giant harp. put your ear to each cable and give it a wack. More

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Sacramento
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Northern California and Redding should be honored to have such a spectacular and dramatic piece of public artwork so readily accessible. And the Turtle Bay Museum next door offers a nice respite with a little cafe ....a delightful place to sit and enjoy the sounds of the river, great people watching while sipping an iced latte. Gardens on the other... More

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Anderson, California, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This is beautiful to look at but the city has terrible roads and traffic flow problems with the river splitting the town. Where this footbridge is should have been an additional highway bridge to tie North Hilltop to 44 downtown, Would have also solved the problem with access to the civic auditorium as well. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We came across the Sundial bring quite accidentally, but were very glad we did. It is a lovely structure, well worth visiting - and our visit was enhanced by viewing the short movie in the visitor center. The museum and cafe were not open on the day we visited (they were moving from one building to the next). We found... More

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Northern CA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

As a local I was a little skeptical about the expense of this bridge. However, it turned out spectacular and is now one of my favorite places. There is a cafe where you can gaze at the bridge and enjoy the Sacramento River flowing by. You can walk the river trail over the bridge one way and enter the arboretum,... More

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Houston, Texas
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Very pretty, especially in the morning, and picturesque overlooking crossing the Sacramento River with some mountain peaks visible in the distance. More

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Auburn, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

It is architecturally unique. The shade tells time but is only accurate once a year. Still worth seeing. More

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