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Sundial Bridge, Redding

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Must see · Bridge · Tourist Spot
Stretching 213 m (700 ft) across the Sacramento River, Sundial Bridge gives visitors easy access to a nearby park and also claims to be one of the world's largest timepieces of its kind. The bridge's 66 m (217 ft) tall tower acts as the "hand" of the sundial, holding the structure entirely above the water, and you'll find that markers on a nearby plaza provide the clock on which the shadow falls. Marvel at the bridge's design, which incorporates decorative glass, tiles, and translucent structure pieces that make the profile extremely distinctive. Plan your visit to Sundial Bridge and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Redding vacation planner.
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  • By th85hl87
    It took us a bit time to figure out the correct entrance leading to this bridge. The GPS kept us driving around. We stopped by around 4pm on a cold and windy day. The architecture of the bridge is....  more »
  • By DavidT3984
    Just a walk in a cool October morning makes one appreciate the splendor of great engineering design.  more »
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  • By Taryn Burgess
    Beautiful place.to walk. They have done a great job. Turtle Bay Exploration Center is located there and has a lot to offer as well. Well worth a visit. Lovely scenery and gorgeous river views! Recommend it!!
  • By Kelly John
    I go there quite a bit just to be see it and meditate on life for a couple of hours.
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