Hotels in Yreka

Gold Rush history comes alive on West Miner Street, where 19th-century buildings stand as monuments to frontier ambition. Try your hand at panning for gold in Greenhorn Park, where modern-day prospectors still occasionally find flakes in the streambed. The Siskiyou County Museum houses artifacts that tell tales of boom towns and bust dreams. Rain Rock Casino offers entertainment without the need to stake a claim, while the Chinese Cemetery Memorial provides a sobering reminder of the diverse communities that shaped this region. Hikers find solace on Klamath National Forest trails, where towering pines replace the hustle of gold fever days. College of the Siskiyous brings youthful energy to this historic town where the past isn't just remembered—it's practically still happening.