Anderson (California)

Anderson is in Shasta County in California. Get in By car By car is currently the cheapest way to go to Anderson. There are two major roads to take: Interstate 5 and California State Highway 273. The fastest way is, by far, I-5 because I-5 is much straighter and CA-273 has construction work on it a lot. However, CA-273 runs along and frequently connects with a major industrial strip called Frontage Road. If you wish to go to one of these places along it on the way, be prepared for a slow ride along CA-273. By bus There is only one bus line that goes into Anderson: RABA, from Redding in the north. RABA Redding Area Bus Authority, or RABA for short, is the route that goes into Anderson. The route is called the Anderson Express, which leaves from Gate 9 at the Downtown Transit Center in Redding and then turns back at the Prime Outlets in Anderson. (To learn more about it, visit their website at http://www.ci.redding.ca.us/raba/rabahome.htm). Get around Anderson is a small town, so it is wise to just drive. See Anderson River Park This, by far, is the largest and most familiar park in Anderson. Most of the sightseeing, however, is just the wildlife. There is plenty of it, though. Birds are abundant, fish jump out of the water (in season), and sometimes, you will see frogs, lizards, and some snakes. For more information, please visit the website at http://www.ci.anderson.ca.us/aprd.asp. Do Parks Anderson River Park Facilities This park has many facilities, including: - a softball/soccer field - boating on the river - fishing on the river and the pond - a tennis court - a basketball court - picnicking and barbecuing areas - hiking and equestrian trails - playgrounds (two of them) Events A major part of Anderson's city events are held here. These include: Shasta Highlands Renaissance and Celtic Faire: The Shasta Highlands Renaissance and Celtic Faire is a very large Rennaisance fair, usually put on by a group of volunteers known simply as the Friends of the Faire. It is very authentic, where you can practice such medieval leisures as fencing (with real swords), watch jugglers and other performers, eat some good food and simply listen to the volunteers' strange accents. If you want to go, it is held on the weekend of May 6-7, annually. NOTE: This event was put on hiatus for 2006. However, they do wish to put it back on in 2007. If you wish to go then, and would like more information, call the City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department at (530) 378-6656 on any day but Sunday. Sons of Italy "Paesano Days" Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament: This free Italian festival mainly advertises its bocce tournaments, but also features a spaghetti feed, live music, activities, craft booths, and raffles. It is held on August 4-6 anually. If you are interested, please visit this link: http://www.visitredding.com/eventDetails.cfm?eventID=363. (For information about what "bocce" is, click on this link:[[1]].) Buy Eat Drink Sleep Best Western Knights' Inn, 2688 Gateway Drive, +1 530 365-2753, Fax: +1 530 365-6083, [2]. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!