Unique Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss In California
Read on to find out about certain extraordinary experiences that you can only have in the Golden State!
One of the most popular destinations in the United States, California might be famous for its glitzy resorts and celebrity sight but it's much more than that. From mist-covered redwood forests in Northern California to sun-kissed Southern California beaches, the Golden State holds amazing experiences that hit different than anywhere else. If you’re looking for new experiences, search no further because this list of unique adventures in California will leave you craving more. We also have a special package to make all your travel dreams come true.
Discover geothermal pools at Bumpass Hell
Located in Lassen Volcanic National Park, the Bumpass Hell Trail leads you to the magnificent views of the live volcanic region and you’ll pass through numerous geothermal and mud pools, some of them are as fiery as 161 degrees Celsius. Make sure to visit this trail to see geothermal pools that make for a hell of an experience.
Explore Forestiere Underground Gardens at Fresno
Sicilian immigrant Baldassare Forestiere unknowingly purchased 70 acres of unusable land in Fresno but since he couldn’t build anything above the ground, he decided to dig deep creating underground heat-defiant gardens, rooms and tunnels. Today, these brilliant creations have become one of the top attractions in the city and if you’re in California, you must head to Forestiere Underground Gardens and enjoy the handiwork of this extraordinary man.
Witness Death Valley come alive at Racetrack Playa
Despite its name Death Valley is home to a thriving ecosystem which you may not realise at first. The rocks adorning the desert landscape are also a part of its ecosystem and you’ll see these rocks come alive at Racetrack Playa and move on their own. Some of these rocks weigh hundreds of pounds and travel up to 1,500 feet on surface and leave a trail behind. This movement of rocks is mainly caused due to erosional forces and is a rare phenomenon worth experiencing.
Head to Alcatraz Island
You’ve probably heard of the Alcatraz prison that housed all sorts of famous criminals and gangsters but do you know you can actually visit these now-closed cell blocks? Hop on a ferry in San Francisco to visit this island and once ashore you can head to all the tourist attractions here – the famous prison, the lighthouse and the abandoned military fortresses. It is your chance to walk the same land as Al Capone, Bumpy Johnson and George “Machine Gun” Kelly.
Experience paranormal activity in Winchester Mystery House
Everyone loves a good haunted house story and California never runs out of haunted places for travellers to explore. Winchester Mystery House in San Hose is one of the creepiest houses in the state designed by Sarah Winchester, the widow of firearm tycoon William Wirt Winchester. The construction went on for 38 years until her death and you’ll find a weird house with doors opening into walls and inside balconies. It is said that she was trying to contain the ghosts of those who died by a Winchester firearm and haunted her till her death.
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