Weaverville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Weaverville
Learn about the California Gold Rush, ride along challenging mountain biking trails and visit an intricate Taoist temple in the seat of Trinity County.

Follow in gold miners’ footsteps in Weaverville, California. Founded in 1850, the settlement was at the center of the California Gold Rush. Learn about this fascinating time in American history as you explore the charming town and its surroundings.

Discover Weaverville’s past at the Jake Jackson Museum and History Center, run by the Trinity County Historical Society. Explore the original cabin, which belonged to a ditch tender of the La Grange Mine. Try to identify the 19th-century farming tools in the restored barn and nearby blacksmith shop. The Denny Sawmill houses the only working steam stamp mill on the West Coast. See it in action.

Learn about Weaverville’s rich Chinese history at the Weaverville Joss House, also known as the Temple of the Forest Beneath the Clouds. The spectacularly ornate Taoist temple, which was built in 1874 by immigrants during the gold rush, is one of the oldest continuously used Chinese temples in California. See pictures, mining tools and weapons used in the 1854 Tong War.

Stroll back in time in Weaverville Historic District. Explore the remarkably preserved 19th-century town, which is a thriving downtown area today. Note the spiral staircases, a Weaverville trademark, that adorn many buildings. Take a self-guided walking tour through the nearby cemetery, which is filled with historic gravestones from the town’s original inhabitants.

Enjoy Northern California’s beautiful scenery along the Weaver Basin Trail. Hike, mountain bike or horseback ride along more than 50 miles (80 kilometers) of wooded trails. Weaverville is a popular destination for mountain bikers and holds several annual races, such as the Lagrange Fall Classic.

Explore the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area spread across over 500,000 acres (200,000 hectares). Discover sparkling alpine lakes, lush forests and chiseled granite peaks. Take advantage of endless outdoor activities, from fishing to rock climbing to camping.

Visit Weaverville throughout the year. Be prepared for chilly winters and warm summers.

Weaverville Hotel
Weaverville Hotel
2 out of 5
481 Main St, Weaverville, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$297 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
NZ$297
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Weaverville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Popular attractions Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"I liked the historic character of the hotel."

Reviewed on 12 Oct. 2024

Weaverville Hotel
Weaverville Whitmore Inn
Weaverville Whitmore Inn
2.5 out of 5
761 Main Street P. 0. Box 1730, Weaverville, CA
The price is NZ$234 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Weaverville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 9 restaurants. Popular attractions Weaverville Joss House State Historic ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
"Great house front the 19th Century. Loved it, what a break from motels."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2024

Weaverville Whitmore Inn
Vibrant Weaverville Escape w/ Deck & Creek!
Vibrant Weaverville Escape w/ Deck & Creek!
Weaverville
Stay at this vacation home in Weaverville. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park and ...
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
Awesome location to relax and nature watch
"We had a couple of minor inconveniences upon arrival but the host was very quick to respond and resolve (door lock). A++ service. The property is fantastic and we were so happy to find a pet friendly limo stink as our pup loved it!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct. 2024

Vibrant Weaverville Escape w/ Deck & Creek!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vibrant Weaverville Escape w/ Deck & Creek!
Vibrant Weaverville Escape w/ Deck & Creek!
Weaverville
Stay at this vacation home in Weaverville. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park and ...
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
Awesome location to relax and nature watch
"We had a couple of minor inconveniences upon arrival but the host was very quick to respond and resolve (door lock). A++ service. The property is fantastic and we were so happy to find a pet friendly limo stink as our pup loved it!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct. 2024

Vibrant Weaverville Escape w/ Deck & Creek!
Very private resort-like setting with spacious home, in ground pool, sauna etc.
Very private resort-like setting with spacious home, in ground pool, sauna etc.
Weaverville
Stay at this vacation home in Weaverville. Enjoy private pools, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Trinity Alps Golf Course and Jake Jackson ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"A truly unique and thoughtful property, with very communicative hosts."

Reviewed on 22 Oct. 2024

Very private resort-like setting with spacious home, in ground pool, sauna etc.
Weaverville Family Home: Mtn Views & Fire Pit
Weaverville Family Home: Mtn Views & Fire Pit
Weaverville
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Weaverville. Enjoy private pools, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Trinity Alps Golf ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Family vacation home
"This was a perfect place to have a family reunion. It was large enough to have separate activities as well as be able to get together for dinner in one room and at one table. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2024

Weaverville Family Home: Mtn Views & Fire Pit
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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