Hat Creek Ranch
Close to the junction of Hwy #99 & Hwy #97 is a wonderful stop for visitors of all ages. It’s called HAT CREEK RANCH. It’s a historic site originally established in 1861 by former Hudson’s Bay Company trader Donald McLean. It started out as a small log stopping house for the gold rush and ended up a two-storied structure which included sleeping areas, a saloon, stage passenger waiting room, restaurant land later a working ranch.
The price of admission was ($12/$11/$6) includes guided tours of the many buildings, a ride in a stagecoach and a tour through the Native Interpretation Site which is VERY interesting.
The site includes a small gift shop and restaurant. While the site itself is WELL worth taking in … I’d steer clear of the restaurant. While the food was ok … it was pricey and took a LONNNNGGG time to come to us.
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