Everyone in Trinity County is pretty much agreed that our number one attraction is our gorgeous scenery.  Whether you are an admirer of fall colors or wild flowers, a kayaker or rafter, a fisherman or hunter, a hiker, a seeker of gold, a mountain climber, a mountain biker or cross country runner, an amateur (or professional) botanist, biologist, or nature photographer, you are going to love Trinity County. 

 The next major attraction to this area is, of course, our sense of history.  Although the California Gold Rush is what most people think of when they see this historic town, few know about the thousands of Chinese who lived here too, and worked the mines.   The history of this area also extends back much further, of course, to the people who lived here long ago, the Nor-Rel-Muk Indians.  The Jake Jackson Museum, within easy walking distance of the hotel, gives a great glimpse of the past.  The Joss House, which is a Taoist temple, built by the Chinese miners, is still in use as a temple, as well as a state park with tours daily. 

 The Trinity Theatre (trinitytheatre.com) was built in 1939, renovated and reopened two years ago by Ken Hill.  It has almost become a cult experience in itself.  If you don’t believe me, call them at 530-623-3555. 

 In January we celebrate Chinese New Year, a fun event with Lion Dancers, Drummers and Firecrackers along Main Street, culminating at the Joss House.  Fall Festival begins October 1^st with lots of local people dressing in the mode of the 1890’s.  The Fall Festival includes the Shangrila Music Festival, Salmon Festival and bonfire, a huge quilt show, and Halloween where local youngsters (and oldsters) dress up in costumes and trick-or-treat old town Main Street merchants.  It’s a hoot.  Mountain Magic Christmas begins the day after Thanksgiving each year with Main Street Merchants decorating in the old fashioned style with live Christmas greenery.  The town is beautiful to behold, even if it doesn’t snow.  Santa comes to the Band Stand in his Big Red Fire Truck and talks with all the kids about their Christmas lists.  The 4^th of July Celebration is another must-see-to-believe Weaverville event.  Again, the Band Stand is at the center of much of the celebration with the bell-ringing, speeches, and music.  There is a real small-town-U.S.A. flavor to our parade.  The whole town turns out, venders set up their booths on Main Street as well as at Lowden Park where there is a Rodeo, Softball tournament, etc.  And don’t miss the firing of the anvil.  Plus fireworks!  Of course.