4 days in Redding, Reno & Salt Lake City Itinerary

Redding, officially the City of Redding, is the county seat of Shasta County, California, in the northern part of the state. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Sacramento River Trail, explore the activities along Whiskeytown Lake, and then mingle with the ghosts of the past at Shasta State Historic Park.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Redding online tour planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Redding. In June in Redding, expect temperatures between 95°F during the day and 65°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Reno.

A sea of casinos in the high desert of the Sierra Nevadas, Reno capitalizes on gaming and nightlife.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Nevada Historical Society, then explore the world behind art at Wilbur D. May Center, then walk around Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Bartley Ranch Regional Park.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read Reno journey planner.

Traveling by car from Redding to Reno takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Redding in June, with highs in Reno at 88°F and lows at 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Salt Lake City.

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): get to know the fascinating history of Historic 25th Street, then examine the collection at Utah State Railroad Museum, and then admire the striking features of Union Station. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Assembly Hall, take in breathtaking views at City Creek Canyon, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lake Blanche Trail.

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Traveling by flight from Reno to Salt Lake City takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Reno to Salt Lake City, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in June, and nighttime lows around 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.